How have castles changed from 1066 to 1400? From 1066 – 1500 over 1,500 castles were built in England and Wales. Over this time the way they were built changed a great deal. Most of the reasons castles changed were because attackers found new ways of breaking into them. After this the people started to […]
Can a bird be autistic?
Can a bird be autistic? Songbirds such as zebra finches learn to sing by imitating adult birds, much as young children learn language and social skills by mimicking their caregivers — a process disrupted in autism. Can birds have mental illness? But animal mental illness can take many forms. Some pet birds obsessively pluck their […]
Which protocol is used to transfer websites?
Which protocol is used to transfer websites? Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) What is HTTP protocol used for? Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application-layer protocol for transmitting hypermedia documents, such as HTML. It was designed for communication between web browsers and web servers, but it can also be used for other purposes. What is the […]
How big is the island of St Maarten?
How big is the island of St Maarten? 33.59 mi² What is the difference between Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin? The French side, Saint-Martin, is 50% larger than the Dutch Sint Maarten. Sometimes, people refer to the whole island as “St-Martin / St Maarten” or “SXM,” which is the IATA airport code for the island’s main airport […]
What ancient civilization was centered in what is now Guatemala?
What ancient civilization was centered in what is now Guatemala? The Maya Empire, centered in the tropical lowlands of what is now Guatemala, reached the peak of its power and influence around the sixth century A.D. The Maya excelled at agriculture, pottery, hieroglyph writing, calendar-making and mathematics, and left behind an astonishing amount of impressive […]
Can your workplace force you to cut your hair?
Can your workplace force you to cut your hair? Employers in California can fire at-will employees for having long hair, ponytails, etc., because the law does not provide a right to have certain hair styles. An employee has the right to choose to cut his/her hair to keep his/her job, or keep his/her… Can your […]
What type of penguin is Badtz-Maru?
What type of penguin is Badtz-Maru? Penguin What is a Sanrio girl? Sanriocore is an aesthetic centered around Sanrio Co., Ltd. (株式会社サンリオ) a Japanese company created by Shintaro Tsuji that sells cute (or Kawaii) Japanese merchandise. Sanriocore focuses on the more popular Sanrio characters such as: Hello Kitty. Which one is Kiki and Lala? SANRIO […]
What do the different symbols mean on a coat of arms?
What do the different symbols mean on a coat of arms? Silver or white (argent): peace and sincerity. Red: warrior or martyr; military strength and magnanimity. Blue: truth and loyalty. Green: hope, joy, and loyalty in love. Black: constancy or grief. What is the difference between a family crest and a coat of arms? The […]
How many pages does the book Small steps have?
How many pages does the book Small steps have? 257 How long is the book holes? Product Details ISBN-13: 9780440228592 Pages: 272 Sales rank: 55,926 Product dimensions: 4.13(w) x 6.81(h) x 0.71(d) Lexile: 660L (what’s this?) What happens in the book Small Steps? Small Steps is the indirect sequel to Holes and follows the fortunes […]
How much is five shillings worth?
How much is five shillings worth? 5 shilling = 60 pence. 60p = about 464.52 grains. Current silver price is $16.35 an ounce, so that would make 5 shillings worth about $17.36. What is a shilling in today’s money? A pound was worth twenty shillings and each shilling was worth a dozen pennies. Today, a […]