Category: Ethnicity

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, […]

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), […]

How do I know if I am a werewolf? 9 Signs That You Might be a Werewolf Unibrow. Maybe not a clear indicator but in conjunction with the rest of this list it could be a symptom. Hairy Palms. More hair. Mismatched Fingers. Glowing Eyes. Abrasions on the Arms and Legs. Unquenchable Thirst, Dry Tongue […]

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 […]

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 […]

Is cocoa powder used for hot chocolate? Hot cocoa is made from cocoa powder. Hot chocolate is a liquid made from cocoa beans. Even though the terms are used interchangeably by many chocoholics, the two hot beverages are not the same. While you can still get hot chocolate, at home even the most prestigious chocolate […]

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 […]

Can you get braces on just your bottom teeth? Though it’s possible to get braces on your top or bottom teeth only (also known as single arch orthodontic treatment), it’s only suitable for some patients. For most, it may not be a good idea. It is rare, but some patients only need one-arch treatment. How […]