How many people have died in the Australian fires? Smoke from the massive bushfires that hit Australia in the 2019-20 summer was linked to more than 445 deaths, a government inquiry has heard. More than 4,000 people were admitted to hospital due to the smoke, Associate Prof Fay Johnston from the University of Tasmania told […]
How did Hurricane Sandy affect New Jersey?
How did Hurricane Sandy affect New Jersey? Sandy slams Jersey shore 29, striking near Atlantic City, N.J., with winds of 80 mph. A full moon made high tides 20 percent higher than normal and amplified Sandy’s storm surge. Streets were flooded, trees and power lines knocked down and the city’s famed boardwalk was ripped apart. […]
What does it mean when TCS light comes on?
What does it mean when TCS light comes on? traction control system How do you turn off TCS? How to turn off traction control (TC) (TCS) (TRAC) This may vary by the manufacturer of your vehicle. If equipped, there should be a switch/button showing a picture of a car with wavy lines underneath. Press this […]
Are French francs still worth anything?
Are French francs still worth anything? French Francs are now obsolete. French Franc coins were replaced by Euro coins in 2002 when the Euro became France’s national currency. The exchange deadline for French pre-euro coins expired in 2005. Since then, franc and centimes coins from France no longer have a monetary value. What is the […]
Does seizure medication affect birth control?
Does seizure medication affect birth control? Many seizure medicines do not interact with birth control pills (OCs), because they do not affect the breakdown of OCs in the body. These medicines are often called “non-enzyme inducing AEDs”. What happens if you stop taking seizure medication? Stopping seizure medication without your doctor’s advice is dangerous. When […]
In what ways did Buddhism reflect Hindu traditions and in what ways did it challenge them?
In what ways did Buddhism reflect Hindu traditions and in what ways did it challenge them? Buddhism challenged Hindu traditions through its rejection of the religious authority of the Brahmins, the lack of interest in abstract speculation about the creation of the world or the existence of gods, and its rejection of the inequalities of […]
How are echinoderms protected?
How are echinoderms protected? How do echinoderms protect themselves from predation? When you look at a sea urchin, it may seem obvious that its spines are features that keep sea urchins safe from some predators. Starfishes and brittle stars have calcium deposits under their skin and thick body walls that provide defense against potential predators. […]
How do viruses replicate?
How do viruses replicate? Viruses cannot replicate on their own, but rather depend on their host cell’s protein synthesis pathways to reproduce. This typically occurs by the virus inserting its genetic material in host cells, co-opting the proteins to create viral replicates, until the cell bursts from the high volume of new viral particles. How […]
Is a JPEG file?
Is a JPEG file? JPEG/Exif is the most common image format used by digital cameras and other photographic image capture devices; along with JPEG/JFIF, it is the most common format for storing and transmitting photographic images on the World Wide Web. These format variations are often not distinguished, and are simply called JPEG. How do […]
Who has the best fishing waters in the world?
Who has the best fishing waters in the world? The World’s Best Fishing Spots and Where To Find Them Cairns, Australia. Famous for its Great Barrier Reef, the coast off Eastern Australia is also the world’s best marlin fishing spot. Key West, Florida. Azores, Portugal. Orkney Islands, Scotland. Prince Edward Island, Canada. Coromandel Peninsula, New […]