What do the letters and numbers inside a ring mean? The numbers mean “carat weight“. It’s the carat weight of the diamond(s) in your ring. If you have a diamond solitaire and you see . 50 stamped inside the ring, that means the diamond is 1/2 carat. These numbers should match the carat weight listed […]
Why does France still own French Guiana?
Why does France still own French Guiana? French Guiana, like many other small French insular and quasi-insular territories including the nearby French West Indies, remained French because there was little interest in separating from a much larger and wealthier country willing to support the local economy and population. Is French Guiana part of the Caribbean? […]
Where is your horn located?
Where is your horn located? Most cars on the road today have two horns, with both controlled by a single horn unit located under the hood. Lift and secure the hood, find the horn, typically fastened to the front firewall or behind the vehicle’s grille, and unbolt the unit. How do I check my horn? […]
How serious is a torn labrum?
How serious is a torn labrum? The labrum is the attachment site for the shoulder ligaments and supports the ball-and-socket joint as well as the rotator cuff tendons and muscles. It contributes to shoulder stability and, when torn, can lead to partial or complete shoulder dislocation. Can a torn labrum heal on its own? Yes, […]
Why do I keep losing weight even though I eat?
Why do I keep losing weight even though I eat? Some people may lose weight despite eating normally. This is called cachexia. With cachexia, your body may not be absorbing all the fat, protein and carbohydrate from the food you eat. And you may be burning up calories faster than normal. What happens if I […]
Which part of the eye is most important?
What is the main difference between the asthenosphere and the lithosphere?
What is the main difference between the asthenosphere and the lithosphere? The difference between asthenosphere and lithosphere is how the materials in these layers can flow. Rocks in the lithosphere are “rigid”, meaning that they can bend but they cannot flow. Rocks in the asthenosphere are “plastic”, meaning that they can flow in response to […]
Which country has most freshwater?
Which country has most freshwater? Brazil What countries have no water? Ethiopia: 60.9% lack basic water services. Somalia: 60% lack basic water services. Angola: 59% lack basic water services. Democratic Republic of the Congo: 58.2% lack basic water services. Chad: 57.5% lack basic water services. Niger: 54.2% lack basic water services. Mozambique: 52.7% lack basic […]