Does water help you run faster? Water, diluted juice and sports drinks are all good fluid replacers. If you’ve been running for less than an hour, plain water is a good choice, but, if you have been running hard for longer than an hour, drinks containing sugar or maltodextrin (a slow-release carbohydrate) and sodium may […]
What poetic devices are in dreams by Langston Hughes?
What poetic devices are in dreams by Langston Hughes? Langston Hughes’ short poem “Dreams” has two types of figurative language, personification and metaphor. The poem encourages the reader to never give up on hopes and goals. Hughes was probably aiming his poem at blacks who were still experiencing overwhelming racism and segregation at the time […]
Who made the skirt?
Who made the skirt? The skirt goes back centuries in Ancient Egypt. Curiously the first ‘skirts’ were actually worn by men. These simple garments were similar to a wraparound skirt that was belted at the waist, called the Shendyt. This skirt was made from locally sourced materials, which in this case, was flax (linen). Did […]
Does it matter where in the uterus the egg implants?
Does it matter where in the uterus the egg implants? The fertilized egg implants in the uterus At the point of ovulation, the uterus wall is thick. Barring any complications, the fertilized egg (embryo) should go on to implant in the uterus by “sticking” to the thickened uterus wall. Where does the egg implant if […]
How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1959?
How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1959? Supporting Information Year Retail Gasoline Price (Current dollars/gallon) Retail Gasoline Price (Constant 2015 dollars/gallon) 1958 0.31 1.94 1959 0.30 1.88 1960 0.31 1.86 1961 0.31 1.87 How much did a new home cost in 1959? 1959. Are you ready for this? The average cost of […]
What are three accomplishments of Pericles?
What are three accomplishments of Pericles? He successfully managed the crisis of Boeotia and Euboea which he had lost control of and that threatened key supply routes to Athens and facilitated Athenian control of the sea. Pericles is credited for making Athens the cultural, religious, political and economic center of Greece. Who was Pericles and […]
Did James Patterson actually write maximum ride?
Did James Patterson actually write maximum ride? Maximum Ride is a series of young adult science fantasy novels by the author James Patterson, with an OEL adaptation published by Yen Press. What happened to Angel in maximum ride? Max said that Angel had been sweet to her since Fang left. Angel later used her powers […]
How much air should be coming out of vents?
What are the two main elements in glass?
What are the two main elements in glass? The main components of the glass batch are: silica (sand with particular features), which is the glazing element; soda, which is the melting element; calcium carbonate, which is the stabilizer. What element makes glass clear? When sand is super heated, the silicon dioxide particles also melt at […]
Is it better to get a dorm or an apartment?
Is it better to get a dorm or an apartment? Lower cost. It may seem impossible, but apartments are generally cheaper than dorms. That’s because dorms require you to pay room and board, which includes additional costs for things like food, laundry services, utilities, and more. When you move into an apartment, you only pay […]