Category: Philosophy

Why are tractor tires larger in the rear than in front? The tractors have bigger rear wheels to avoid slipping on the mud surface. Rear tires on a tractor cover larger surface area to distribute the weight equally. Heavy pulling load behind the tractor also produces great pressure on the rear wheels. It is necessary […]

What did things cost in 1870? Wheat per bushel $1.02 Horse, average work horse $150 Flour per barrel $3.00 Horse, good saddle horse $200 Corn per bushel 40 cents . Molasses, gallon 15 cents Saddle $30 Mess pork per barrel $9 cowboy saddle $60 Mess beef per barrel $8 Harness $50 Lard per pound 6 […]

Is Sam Cooke related to Alastair Cook? Early life. He was born Alfred Cooke in Salford, Lancashire, England, the son of Mary Elizabeth (Byrne) and Samuel Cooke. Cooke changed his name to Alistair when he was 22, in 1930. What does Alistair Cook do now? Now retired from international cricket, Cook nevertheless keeps his hand […]

Why did the Toltec empire fall? The collapse of the Toltec Empire is enigmatic. According to legends, the city of Tollan was abandoned because of a civil war; however, other possibilities include agricultural and commercial problems, and overcrowding due to continued immigration. In any case, by 1100 CE the Toltec Empire disintegrated. Did the Toltecs […]

Why do my high beams work but not my headlights? All bulbs are plugged into a socket. Corrosion, a bad ground, or some other issues can damage the sockets and disrupt the power flow to the bulbs. If only the sockets of the low beams are bad, it will cause headlights not working but high […]

Why does my starter make a grinding noise? The starter is a gear that helps to crank the engine and start it turning. If you stick the key in the ignition and you hear a grinding noise, it might mean the starter gear is worn. If you hear whining, it means the flywheel is not […]

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? 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? 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? 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 […]