What is a still life artwork? A Still Life is a work of art where the predominant subject matter are inanimate objects, either natural or man-made. The pictorial representation of objects exists since Antiquity, but it was not until the Renaissance that Still Life emerged as an independent genre. What is considered a still life? […]
What does vinegar do to hot sauce?
What does vinegar do to hot sauce? One of the only ways to achieve this is by using vinegar, hence why it’s so common. But vinegar also drives the flavor of most hot sauces. It adds that unmistakable sour, tangy, and lip-smacking quality. For many, that flavor is indispensable. Does vinegar make hot sauce hotter? […]
Why is my dog all of a sudden incontinence?
Why is my dog all of a sudden incontinence? Several medical conditions can result in inappropriate urination or urinary incontinence in a dog: Urinary tract infection. Uroliths (urinary bladder stones) Excessive drinking of water (which can be caused by diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism or Cushing’s disease, diabetes insipidus, and kidney failure) Can stress cause urinary incontinence […]
How many US soldiers are from Puerto Rico?
How many US soldiers are from Puerto Rico? There are currently some 330,000 veterans and some 35,000 Puerto Ricans in active duty service. The Puerto Rico Army/Air National Guard and the Reserve components represent another 10,000 Puerto Ricans in uniform. How many Puerto Ricans have died in combat? 345 Puerto Ricans How many Puerto Rican […]
Why do they call it candy floss?
Why do they call it candy floss? The word candyfloss originated in the 1950s. ‘Candy’ likely comes from the Sanskrit word ‘khanda’ meaning ‘a piece of sugar’, and ‘floss’ is a word of uncertain origin that probably comes from the Latin word ‘floccus’ meaning ‘tuft of wool’. What country calls cotton candy fairy floss? We […]
What would be in the pellet of a seagull?
What would be in the pellet of a seagull? Expect to find in the pellet of a seagull bones and fur and feathers the seagull has eaten. The relatively small amount of indigestible bone and fur that remain will be compacted by their stomach muscles into a pellet similar to the owl’s. What birds form […]
What do you consider as areas of your improvement?
What do you consider as areas of your improvement? Areas of improvement are skills, qualities or abilities that an employee could develop or enhance. Areas of improvement could include time management, delegation, organization, communication and engagement. Many of these skills and abilities are those that employees use daily at work. What I need to improve […]
Is there foreshadowing in The Ransom of Red Chief?
Is there foreshadowing in The Ransom of Red Chief? In “The Ransom of Red Chief,” O. O. Henry employs foreshadowing to lead the reader through a series of clues about what will happen with the kidnappers and the boy. What started as a bid for some fast cash ended with the kidnappers returning the wily […]