Why do ostriches swallow small stones?

Why do ostriches swallow small stones? Original question: Why does an ostriche eat stones? Since ostrich do not have teeth, they eat small stones and pebbles which help to grind their food when it reaches the gizzard (second stomach). An adult ostrich carries about 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) of stones in its gizzard. Which is […]

What are the two largest food groups?

What are the two largest food groups? Most of what we eat should come from ingredients shown in the two biggest food groups – starchy carbohydrates and fruit and vegetables. What are examples of dry food? Examples of dried foods are jerky, powdered milk, dried beans and peas, potatoes in a box, dried fruits and […]

What credit score does everyone start with?

What credit score does everyone start with? Most in the U.S. start at 300, and sometimes lower, depending on the scoring system — so you can’t have a credit score of zero. Some credit scores, such as Bankcard and Auto scores, can range from 250-900. Before your information appears in a credit bureau file, your […]

Where is the Utilities folder on Mac?

Where is the Utilities folder on Mac? On the Mac, they’re found in the Utilities folder inside of the Applications folder. There’s an easy way to get to the Utilities folder: from the Finder, select Go > Utilities to display all of the Utilities currently shipped with macOS (see screenshot below). How do I change […]

Is Epiphone a good brand?

Is Epiphone a good brand? Epiphone has also done a great job of improving their switches, jacks and other hardware over the years. It seems Epiphones are more and more becoming a good alternative to the Gibson Les Paul. But that doesn’t mean Epiphones are bad! Gibson guitars are among the best in the world, […]

How are messages carried in the endocrine system?

How are messages carried in the endocrine system? Endocrine glands make chemicals called hormones and pass them straight into the bloodstream. Hormones can be thought of as chemical messages. From the blood stream, the hormones communicate with the body by heading towards their target cell to bring about a particular change or effect to that […]

Does the Nikkei follow the Dow?

Does the Nikkei follow the Dow? This ties the two economies together so that the Nikkei follows the movements of the U.S. markets and indices. Trading the Nikkei requires keeping a sharp eye on what the U.S. markets are doing. If the Dow rises, the Nikkei will usually follow suit the next day. What is […]

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