What was discus throw like in ancient Greece?

What was discus throw like in ancient Greece? The ancient Greeks considered the rhythm and precision of an athlete throwing the discus as important as his strength. The discus was made of stone, iron, bronze, or lead, and was shaped like a flying saucer. Sizes varied, since the boys’ division was not expected to throw […]

What is the formula for structural efficiency?

What is the formula for structural efficiency? Structural efficiency is calculated by dividing the mass supported, by the mass of the structure itself. Why is structural efficiency important? It has become particularly important in structural design on how to obtain the best engine performance by the least weight. The concept of structural efficiency is often […]

What is the highway to Key West called?

What is the highway to Key West called? The Overseas Highway How long is the Overseas Highway Florida Keys? 106.5 mi Is the Overseas Highway open to Key West? This asphalted highway — sometimes called “the Highway that Goes to Sea” — follows a trail originally blazed in 1912 when Henry Flagler extended his Florida East […]

What genres did JS Bach play?

What genres did JS Bach play? With the notable exception of opera, Bach composed towering masterpieces in every major Baroque genre: sonatas, concertos, suites and cantatas, as well as innumerable keyboard, organ and choral works. For what musical genres and or instruments did Johann Sebastian Bach compose? He played the violin and often bought musical […]

How do you adjust the idle on a Sportster?

How do you adjust the idle on a Sportster? Locate the idle mixture screw on the bottom outlet side of the carburetor, in a passageway next to the float bowl. Turning the idle mixture screw in, or clockwise, will lean the idle mixture and turning it out, or counterclockwise, will enrich it. How do you […]

How do you decline a prom date?

How do you decline a prom date? Be polite. Rejecting someone can be hard, but being rejected can hurt. Thank the person for asking you to prom, then let them down gently. “Thank you, but I have other plans,” or, “I’m flattered you asked, but I’m not interested in going to prom with you,” are […]

Was Alice Fletcher bad?

Was Alice Fletcher bad? Fletcher was a leader in the movement to bring Native Americans into the mainstream of white society, but some of her ideas proved to be detrimental to the Indians. What was Alice Fletcher known for? Alice Cunningham Fletcher, (born March 15, 1838, Havana, Cuba—died April 6, 1923, Washington, D.C., U.S.), American […]

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