Who turned down Around the World in 80 Days? actor Michael Palin Has anyone been Around the World in 80 Days? On Nov. 14, 1889, journalist Nellie Bly set out to circle the globe, seeking to beat the fictional record set by Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne’s “Around the World in 80 Days.” Where did […]
How many times has the Mona Lisa been restored?
How many times has the Mona Lisa been restored? The Mona Lisa has survived for more than 500 years, and an international commission convened in 1952 noted that “the picture is in a remarkable state of preservation.” It has never been fully restored, so the current condition is partly due to a variety of conservation […]
Who controls the Rock of Gibraltar?
Who controls the Rock of Gibraltar? British Who gave Gibraltar to the British? In 1704, Anglo-Dutch forces captured Gibraltar from Spain during the War of the Spanish Succession on behalf of the Habsburg claim to the Spanish throne. The territory was ceded to Great Britain in perpetuity under the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. How […]
What chemicals are in pepper?
What chemicals are in pepper? Capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) is an active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is a chemical irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact. What is the scientific name of black pepper? Piper […]
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Is Marxism a bottom up approach?
Is Marxism a bottom up approach? Marxism began with a “bottom up” approach; that is to say, the needs of a society should begin with economic need at the base, then build upwards to construct the economic climate that will provide for those needs. While Marxism itself has become diluted and divided, it is not […]
Do natives hunt Eagles?
Do natives hunt Eagles? No person — including Native Americans — may kill or capture eagles without a permit from the Service. Nor may anyone buy, sell, barter, trade, import, or export eagle feathers or items made from them. What do Native Americans do with bald eagles? Federal and State conservation agencies, zoological parks, federal […]
Which river in India has crocodile?
Which river in India has crocodile? The largest specimen was found in Odisha, and reached 7.0 m (23.0 ft). Its population numbers about 300. Saltwater crocodiles live in the mangroves of Bhittarkanika and Sunderbans, Mahanadi Delta, and in the swamplands in Odisha and West Bengal (including rivers). Which country has the highest number of crocodiles? […]
What does Gary Paulsen like to do?
What does Gary Paulsen like to do? Gary loves to write, he likes to encourage kids, and he enjoys the wilderness where he lives. All of these passions combine in Gary’s books for kids. Gary has ran the Alaskan dog race, the Iditarod, twice. He hopes to complete it again someday. What is Gary Paulsen […]
What Cats have tufts on their ears?
What Cats have tufts on their ears? Along with good ol’ domestic longhair cats, there are several cat breeds with outstanding ear tufts and ear furnishings. American Curl. © Heikki Siltala / CC-BY-3.0. Birman. © Thomas Günther / CC-BY-SA-4.0. Highlander. © TAnthony / CC-BY-SA-4.0. LaPerm. © KRL LPL / CC-BY-SA-4.0. Maine Coon. Nebelung. Norwegian Forest […]