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How do auto locking front hubs work? Locking hubs, also known as free wheeling hubs are fitted to some (mainly older) four-wheel drive vehicles, allowing the front wheels to rotate freely when disconnected (unlocked) from the front axle. Mechanically activated locking hubs are activated by hand by turning a switch on the end of the […]

How long does it take for food coloring to go up celery? Stick the celery stalks in the colored water and let them sit for about 20 minutes. What process caused the water to go up to the celery stalk? Water is able to move up the xylem through a process called capillary action. Capillary […]

What is the first thing that happens to a bill? First, a representative sponsors a bill. The bill is then assigned to a committee for study. If released by the committee, the bill is put on a calendar to be voted on, debated or amended. If the bill passes by simple majority (218 of 435), […]

Which juice has the highest vitamin C? Of the 17 samples analyzed, the one with the highest vitamin C content was an apple juice (840 mg/l), more than the orange juices (352-739 mg/l). The results for the pineapple and grape juices were 702 mg/l and between 30.2 and 261 mg/l for the soft drinks (orange, […]

Why is the computer mouse important? A computer mouse allows an operator to use one hand to perform most of the operational task on a computer which relay commands quickly and efficiently. The process of navigating a computer hard drive or directory is achieved quickly. What makes a good computer mouse? One of the most […]

What does the Statue of Zeus at Olympia represent? The Answer: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia is one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Crafted by Athenian sculptor Phidias around 435 B.C.E. to honor the greatest Greek god and the father of the Olympic Games, it was at one time the most […]

How do moray eels catch their prey? In our planet’s tropical oceans, moray eels use a ballistic set of second jaws to catch their prey. When the main jaws close on an unlucky fish, the second set launches forward into the mouth, snags the prey with terrifying, backward-pointing teeth and drags it back into the […]

What age did John Rolfe die at? 37 years (1585–1622) How many of the 500 settlers are still alive when John Rolfe arrived? 61 people How long did John Rolfe’s trip take? 10 days Where is Rolfe buried? Rolfe returned to England with Pocahontas where she died in 1616….John Thomas Rolfe Jr. Birth 6 May 1585 […]

Who is under the operations section chief? THE OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF, A MEMBER OF THE ICS GENERAL STAFF IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PRIMARY MISSION. THE OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF SUPERVISES ORGANIZATION ELEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INCIDENT ACTION PLAN AND DIRECTS ITS EXECUTION. Which section S chiefs report directly to the incident commander? Command Staff What […]

Is fasting on Ashura Haram? Ashura is a major holy day and occasion for pilgrimage in Shia Islam, as well as a recommended but non-obligatory day of fasting in Sunni Islam. Is Ashura mentioned in the Quran? Muharram and Ashura The first month, Muharram, is one of the four sacred months mentioned in the Quran, […]