Category: Ethnicity

When were forklift trucks invented? 1917 Who invented forklift trucks? the Clark Company Who invented the pallet jack? George Raymond What is the difference between a pallet jack and a forklift? When compared to forklifts, pallet jacks are much smaller and simpler material handling machines. They’re designed for moving pallet-sized loads through a warehouse. Forklifts […]

How many slices of bread is in a loaf? The experts over at Bread Newbie state that in every standard loaf of sandwich bread, there are between 20 and 24 uniform slices. How many cups of bread cubes are in a loaf of French bread? A. Generally, a 1-pound loaf will yield about 10 to […]

What is contextual tab in Word? A contextual tab is a hidden tab control in the Office ribbon that is displayed in the tab row when a specified event occurs in the Office document. For example, the Table Design tab that appears on the Excel ribbon when a table is selected. What is a contextual […]

What do you call someone who draws manga? Mangaka (漫画家) is the Japanese word for a comic artist. Most mangaka study at an art college or manga school or take on an apprenticeship with another artist before entering the industry as a primary creator. Do you have to be good at drawing to make a […]

What country is Santa Cruz de Tenerife? the Canary Islands, Spain How do you get to Santa Cruz from Tenerife? The nearest airport to Santa Cruz de Tenerife is Tenerife (TFN) Airport which is 9 km away. Other nearby airports include Tenerife Sur Apt (TFS) (56.4 km), Las Palmas (LPA) (103.2 km), Fuerteventura (FUE) (233.1 […]

What is the cultural significance of the moai? The ahu and moai are sacred to the people of Rapa Nui today, a source of mana – power and spiritual energy, and also tapu – sacred with implied prohibition. What do the Easter Island statues represent? They stand with their backs to the sea and are […]

What are the reasons the alfombras are created? Known as “la elaboración de alfombras” (elaboration of carpets), the traditional construction of alfombras was brought to Guatemala by the Spanish during its conquest in the 16th Century. For the participants, the creation of the alfombras symbolizes their devotion to their faith. What are alfombras in Semana […]

Is Guy Fawkes Day still celebrated in England? The day, known as Guy Fawkes Day, is still celebrated with bonfires, fireworks, and the carrying of “guys”…… The British celebration of Guy Fawkes Day (November 5) includes fireworks, masked children begging “a…… …the unique local celebration of Guy Fawkes Day. How do the British celebrate Guy […]

What does diamond cut jewelry mean? Diamond cuts are nothing more than notches or grooves cut into the metal (Usually made by a jeweler’s chisel). That’s it! A type of finish on the metal, just like satin finish, matte finish or sandblasting. Diamond cuts are just a simple jeweler’s trick to make the outer metal […]

What musical era did Verdi compose in? opera When did Verdi start composing? 1833 Why was Nabucco popular? Nabucco was a decisive moment in Verdi’s career: it symbolised a genuine renaissance and the start of a glory that would soon include its share of constraints when the famous “years of hardship” came along. What is […]