Ever wondered, how many people come into the Library in a year, or how long all the bookshelves would be if you stacked them end to end? These impressive Library statistics might satisfy your curiosity… Words and pictures by Chris Vernon Have you ever found yourself queuing to get into the Library and idly wondered how […]
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Is it all on Google? 5 top search tips
Time is ticking by and your essay deadline is looming. Your tutor, Professor Moriarty, has set you a truly obscure essay question and you have no idea where to start. Clearly this is all part of some evil conspiracy to stop you from getting the great grades you deserve. How can you quickly find the […]
What horse is on the Mustang logo?
What horse is on the Mustang logo? Fun fact: the galloping horse logo is always facing left to distinguish it as a wild horse, not a domesticated racing horse, which faces right. The original logo has red, white and blue stripes behind it, representing the American flag. Was the Ford Mustang named after a horse? […]
Who signs the guest book at a funeral?
Who signs the guest book at a funeral? If you attend the funeral or memorial service, you should sign the guestbook. Depending on the size of the funeral there may be multiple guestbooks, and you should sign only one. As the guestbook is meant to give the family a record of those who attended, it […]
How do geese get food?
How do geese get food? Most waterfowl eat aquatic plants and animals, but geese gather most of their food on land. Most are vegetarian, grazing on land near fresh water, or feeding on leftover seeds in fields. Geese can tear up grass by gripping clumps in their beaks, and then giving them a sharp tug. […]
Why does the Oregon Duck look like Donald Duck?
Why does the Oregon Duck look like Donald Duck? They might have wondered, but probably did not, just why the Oregon Duck looks like Donald Duck, but in a different-colored sailor’s ensemble. The short answer: because he is Donald Duck. It has been this way since 1947. What is Oregon’s mascot? The Oregon Duck Does […]
Can I bring dried food into Canada?
Can I bring dried food into Canada? Travellers are required, by law, to declare all plant, animal, and food items they bring into Canada. This includes items related to plants, animals and food, or their by-products. If you are importing for personal purposes, remember that the product(s) you are importing into Canada must be accompanied […]
What does the Orthodox Church believe?
What does the Orthodox Church believe? Essentially the Orthodox Church shares much with the other Christian Churches in the belief that God revealed himself in Jesus Christ, and a belief in the incarnation of Christ, his crucifixion and resurrection. The Orthodox Church differs substantially in the way of life and worship. What does Orthodox mean […]
Why is competition bad in capitalism?
Why is competition bad in capitalism? Yet, listening to the critics of capitalism, competition is made out to be a cruel and dehumanizing process that feeds unnecessary wants and desires, or has a tendency to evolve into anti-competitive market-based monopolies contrary to the “public interest.” Competition fosters a “selfish” disregard for the “common … Why […]