How did sugar cane get to Hawaii? The spread of sugarcane plantations on the islands brought immigrant labor in waves from China, Japan and the Philippines. A smaller number of people also came from Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland and Germany. That immigration laid the foundation for the multicultural population of today’s Hawaii. What does sugarcane […]
Will catfish eat grapes?
Will catfish eat grapes? Green apple flavor works well, but catfish also like other fruit flavors like strawberry and grape. What is the best bait to catch fish? Live (or natural) baits are anything alive or previously alive that you use to catch fish. Some of the best freshwater fishing bait include worms, leeches, minnows, […]
What states are prairie dogs illegal in?
What states are prairie dogs illegal in? Unfortunately, sometimes prairie dogs can be considered to be ‘exotic’ or ‘wild’ animals and may be illegal to own or require a permit. Prairie dogs are not legal in California, Arizona, Hawaii, and other states (the laws are always changing, so check anyway). Are there prairie dogs in […]
What is the term for day to day changes in precipitation and temperature?
What is the term for day to day changes in precipitation and temperature? Weather- the day to day changes of : temperature, precipitation, wind and air pressure. How does the temperature change between day and night? The Earth’s surface temperature is controlled mainly by solar heating which turns on at dawn and then off at […]
Is scabies caused by lice?
Is scabies caused by lice? Lice are small insects that live on the skin. They are often connected to hair on the scalp or in the pubic area. When you have lice, it is called pediculosis. Scabies is a condition caused by mites, which are tiny, insect-like animals that dig under the skin. Are scabies […]
Is Family Guy Star Wars OK for kids?
Is Family Guy Star Wars OK for kids? Parents need to know that this cartoon satire of Star Wars has some very adult-oriented humor (more verbal than visual), with references to sex, pedophilia, and drug use. The spoof of Star Wars’ opening text prologue includes a recommendation of a lesser-known movie for its graphic sexual […]
Is Virginia Beach still warm in October?
Is Virginia Beach still warm in October? Virginia Beach offers ideal vacation temperatures in the spring, summer and fall season, with a year-round average hovering around 70°. September & October are ideal times to visit Virginia Beach, air and water temps are still warm, rates drop, and crowds disappear. What is the weather usually like […]
What are some fun word games?
What are some fun word games? Fun Word Games to Keep Your Kids Learning This Summer Rhyming Animals. Give kids a rhyme and have them come up with the animal, food, or place that’s on your mind. I Spy. This one’s very familiar, but there’s a reason it’s a classic. Category Words. Word Hunting. One […]
Which native group caught fish for food?
Which native group caught fish for food? The Inuit (Eskimos) and some Indian tribes of the far north relied almost entirely on hunting and fishing to survive. What did the Algonquins use to fish? They also fished when travelling by canoe. They did this by trailing a fishing line in the water behind the canoe. […]
What was the Indian Ocean called before?
What was the Indian Ocean called before? It was earlier known as the Eastern Ocean, a term that was still in use during the mid-18th century (see map), as opposed to the Western Ocean (Atlantic) before the Pacific was surmised. Conversely, Chinese explorers in the Indian Ocean during the 15th century called it the Western […]