How was peanut butter discovered? The earliest reference to peanut butter can be traced back to the Ancient Incas and the Aztecs who ground roasted peanuts into a paste. In 1884 Marcellus Gilmore Edson of Canada patented peanut paste, the finished product from milling roasted peanuts between two heated surfaces. What uses did George Washington […]
Why is Jane Long important?
Why is Jane Long important? Jane Herbert Wilkinson Long was called the “Mother of Texas,” even during her lifetime, because of the birth of her child on Bolivar Peninsula on December 21, 1821. She was not, however, as she claimed, the first English-speaking woman to bear a child in Texas. She left with her two […]
How much were baseball tickets in the 1980s?
How much were baseball tickets in the 1980s? (real (inflation-adjusted) values are in 2002 dollars) Year Total TV revenue(millions of $) Average ticket price 1977 $ 52.21 $ 3.69 1978 $ 52.31 $ 3.98 1979 $ 54.50 $ 4.12 1980 $ 80.00 $ 4.45 What is the most expensive MLB stadium? Top 10 Most Expensive […]
How long have Fig Newtons been around?
How long have Fig Newtons been around? In 1891, the first Fig Newtons were baked at the F.A. Kennedy Steam Bakery. The company named the pastries after the town of Newton, Massachusetts. Are Fig Newtons named after Sir Isaac Newton? There is some speculation about the naming of the Fig Newton. One theory claims that […]
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What did Robert Hooke discover about the cell theory?
What did Robert Hooke discover about the cell theory? While observing cork through his microscope, Hooke saw tiny boxlike cavities, which he illustrated and described as cells. He had discovered plant cells! Hooke’s discovery led to the understanding of cells as the smallest units of life—the foundation of cell theory. Who are the 10 scientists […]
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How many Sthayi are there in music?
How many Sthayi are there in music? Sthayi means a series of seven notes (swaras), beginning from S and ending with N. What is Tara Sthayi? In Carnatic music, Sthai or Staayi refers to the octave. Madhyama sthai refers to the middle octave, Tara sthai refers to the upper octave and Mandhira sthai refers to […]
Do AMD graphics cards work with Intel?
Do AMD graphics cards work with Intel? AMD graphics card can be used with Intel CPU with no impact. What happened to ATI graphics? Since 2010, AMD’s graphics processor products have ceased using the ATI brand name….ATI Technologies. AMD Markham, the former ATI headquarters Defunct 2006 (acquisition completed) 2010 (branding phased out) Fate Acquired by […]
Is earthworms good for fishing?
Is earthworms good for fishing? Any type of earthworm will make excellent fishing bait and can be used with any number of fishing methods. The most important thing about using worms as bait is keeping them alive until they are ready for uses. Is Earthworm beneficial to man? But it’s an intriguing example of how […]