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, […]

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), […]

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 is the purpose of the stack pointer? Stack pointer holds the address of the last accupied memory location of the stack called stack pointer. It is used to save the contents of register if it is required during the execution of a program. It indicates which memory location onward the stack is vacent for […]

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 […]

Are Highland Ponies good for beginners? Highland Pony He comes from the highlands and islands of Scotland, and is a hardy animal with a quiet, sensible disposition. This, plus his excellence in dressage, jumping, eventing and driving, makes him an ideal family pony. The Highland is very athletic and famous for his calm level-headedness. How […]

What happens to plant cells when overwatered? An overwatered plant will thin out and develop wilted, light green or yellow leaves. Dieback and stunted growth may occur, and new and old leaves or needles may drop from the plant at the same time. What happens when a plant is watered? Water enters a plant’s stem […]