How are tigers related to humans? The Siberian tiger, also known as Panthera tigris altaica. The biggest and perhaps most fearsome of the world’s big cats, the tiger shares 95.6 percent of its DNA with humans’ cute and furry companions, domestic cats. That’s one of the findings from the newly sequenced genomes of tigers, snow […]
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Why was the hydrophone made?
Why was the hydrophone made? Hydrophone. The first hydrophone was invented by 1914 by Canadian Reginald Fessenden. He wanted to use it as a way to locate icebergs following the Titanic disaster. Unfortunately the device could only detect the distance from the object and not its direction. What is inside a hydrophone? Most hydrophones are […]
What is the maximum amount of arsenic that can be present in drinking water?
What is the maximum amount of arsenic that can be present in drinking water? 0.010 mg/L How many ppm of arsenic is safe in drinking water? 0.01 parts per million How much arsenic is safe? When does arsenic in drinking water become a health concern? Arsenic is measured in parts per billion (ppb). The federal […]
Are badgers black?
Are badgers black? Badgers are small mammals with flat, wedge-shaped bodies, broad feet with long claws and coarse hair that can be black, brown, gold or white. They are related to ferrets, minks, otters, weasels and wolverines. What do badger taste like? Each bite had the texture and taste of a piece of red meat […]
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How do you cut off a narcissist sibling?
How do you cut off a narcissist sibling? 6 Tips for Cutting Off Contact with Narcissistic Family Members Don’t assume that they will respect your decision. Be prepared for an all-out smear campaign. Beware of ‘flying monkeys. Be firm and don’t give in if you know that nothing has really changed. Surround yourself with a […]
Which fruit is eaten most in the world?
Which fruit is eaten most in the world? Tomatoes What killed the bananas? Currently, a new outbreak of Panama disease caused by the strain Tropical Race 4 (TR4) threatens the production of the Cavendish banana, today’s most popular cultivar. What foods are going extinct? Extinct Foods and Endangered Favorites: A Timeline Ansault Pear. The Ansault […]
How did Bryce Canyon National Park form?
How did Bryce Canyon National Park form? The steep sides of the amphitheaters and gullies in the canyon are due to the Paria River cutting into the Upper Cretaceous and Claron Formations from a lower elevation (Davis, 1999). The headward erosion of the Paria River created the canyon of Bryce Canyon National Park. Why are […]
How was Jane Eyre controversial?
How was Jane Eyre controversial? Several reviewers condemned Jane Eyre, mainly because they saw in the character of Jane, and her relationship with Rochester, a challenge to societal norms regarding the place of women and morality. To such critics I would say, “To you I am neither man nor woman – I come before you […]