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What makes a teddy guinea pig? The Teddy is quite distinctive from its smooth-coated American cousin. They have a short, dense coat that stands on end. It gives the impression of a particular plush bottle brush! Teddy Bear guinea pigs have a slightly upturned nose, called a “Roman nose,” which is much wider than that […]

What is an adverse effect of bethanechol Urecholine? Dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps/pain, diarrhea, increased saliva/urination, sweating, flushing, watery eyes, or headache may occur. Why bethanechol should never be administered by IV or IM route? Bethanechol should never be given by intramuscular injections or intravenous administration. Administration by either of these routes can precipitate […]

What is the result of eutrophication of a lake? Eutrophication is the process in which lakes receive nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) and sediment from the surrounding watershed and become more fertile and shallow. The additional nutrients cause algal blooms, additional plant growth and overall poor water quality, making the lake less suitable for recreation. What […]

Can testicular pain go away on its own? Many men deal with testicular pain at some point in their lives. For some, the pain is mild and disappears on its own, while others experience persistent, severe pain. How can you prevent testicular problems? Experts recommend that all young men perform a testicular self-exam monthly. There […]

What was the Round Table used for? The Round Table was a table used by King Arthur and his knights, in the legends about him. The Round Table was in Camelot, the castle where King Arthur and his knights lived. In the legends, they met at the table to talk about the safety of Camelot […]

What did Native Americans use for furniture? Mats of plaited bark or of w r oven rushes and skins dressed only on one side were spread as seats, and pillows, formerly having skin cases, were stuffed with feathers, the hair of the deer or elk, in some cases scrapings from the hide, or, as in […]

Who is Phoebus and Phaeton? Phaeton was the son of Helios, the Sun god, in Greek mythology; in Roman mythology his father was Phoebus. The Sun god promised Phaeton that he would grant whatever he asked, and he requested to be allowed to drive the Sun’s chariot for one day. Phoebus granted the request. How […]

Can stone crabs regrow limbs? Each time a crab molts it has the ability to regenerate the lost appendage. The regenerated claws start out smaller than the original and will continue to grow through subsequent molts. After three molts (three years in adult crabs) a claw can regain 95 percent of its original size. Can […]

Why was the Interstate Highway Act created? During World War II he became impressed with the German autobahns. In his State of the Union message in 1954, he proposed an American interstate highway system, which he justified as a national defense program. The highways could be used for transporting troops and for evacuating cities in […]

What components can be used to garnish? Some of the more popular items that can be used as garnishes are described below. Tuiles. Meringues (hard) Sugar. Chocolate. Marzipan/rolled fondant. Dough and Pastry. Cheese. Berries and fruit. What are the different types of garnishes? Types of Garnish Herbs and Leaves. Many green leaves and herbs are […]