Category: Ethnicity

How much do mini excavators cost? A new mini excavator with a 10′ dig depth and 20 to 30 hp has an average cost between $30,000 and $40,000. A new mini excavator with a 12′ or deeper dig depth and 40-plus hp has an average cost around $60,000. Attachments have an additional cost, with add-ons […]

Why is Niner nine? Pilots and air traffic controllers say niner instead of nine to distinguish it from other numbers. Radio transmissions may not be crystal clear, and with any disturbances on the frequency, nine could be easily confused with five, given they are one-syllable and rhyme. Why are passengers called souls? Aircraft (and previously, […]

Can someone get a DUI days later? This typically involves questions from people who wonder whether they can be charged with a DUI after the fact. It’s an interesting question and technically speaking the answer is yes, someone can be charged with DUI even months later. What is worse a DUI or leaving the scene […]

What does the German coat of arms symbolize? The coat of arms of Germany (German Wappen Deutschlands) is a symbol of Germany; the coat of arms feature an eagle. To the Germanic tribes the eagle was the bird of the god Odin, and by the Romans, too, it was revered as the symbol of the […]

What was Egyptian beer made of? Brewing the beer in a large terracotta vat that looks a lot like a plant pot, the team mixed emmer grains (a precursor to wheat) and malted barley from Ancient Egypt—literally the stuff from the British Museum’s collection—together to create a beer. The barley and pistachios (whole and crushed), […]

Are all iPads 3G? You use it in much the same way that you make calls from just about anywhere using your cellphone. 3G is available on the iPad 2. 4G is available on the third-generation iPad and later, as well as the iPad mini, but as it’s the latest cellular connection technology, it may […]

Does Australia use underground water? In many parts of Australia, native fauna and flora rely solely on groundwater for their survival. Groundwater also contributes water directly to rivers and lakes as baseflow, often maintaining surface water bodies in times of drought. In the arid zone, groundwater sustains important natural and cultural values. Where do we […]

How long is Newcastle Racecourse? The £12 million conversion of its turf flat course into a world class Tapeta surface means that there is now an all-weather track in the north of England. The Tapeta track was officially opened in May 2016, and has received widespread praise from jockeys and trainers as an excellent, fair […]

Do all cars have anchor points? It is important to note that not all vehicles come fitted with an anchorage point. How do you install a child restraint anchor kit? How do I install the anchor bolt? Put the tether anchor bolt through the anchor bracket, add a washer, and put the bolt into the […]

What happened to it when the Ottomans attacked? The dwindling Byzantine Empire came to an end when the Ottomans breached Constantinople’s ancient land wall after besieging the city for 55 days. The fall of the city removed what was once a powerful defense for Christian Europe against Muslim invasion, allowing for uninterrupted Ottoman expansion into […]