How do earthworms find food? Worms and other animals often follow a chemical trail (a scent, for example) to find their food. But when no chemicals are present they switch to an “infotaxis” search where information gathering happens in more discrete local and global stages. What do earthworms need to survive? You need air, water, […]
What is the record for most pickles eaten in one sitting?
What is the record for most pickles eaten in one sitting? On Sunday morning, the world record for pickle eating was 2.99 pounds in six minutes. Who ate the most pickles? Approximately 100,000 to 125,000 acres are devoted to growing pickling cucumbers in the United States. In the U.S., pickles are made in 30 of […]
ARE IN-LAWS part of extended family?
ARE IN-LAWS part of extended family? Extended families consist of several generations of people and can include biological parents and their children as well as in-laws, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Is in law considered family? An in-law is someone who is a relative because of marriage, like your husband’s sister or your wife’s father. […]
Are hedgehogs spiky?
Are hedgehogs spiky? How many spikes does a hedgehog have? Hedgehogs are well known for their prickly spines. The back of a hedgehog is covered in a thick layer of spikes known as quills, and they have between 3,000 to 5,000 quills covering their backs. Is a hedgehog a porcupine? Hedgehogs are small mammals with […]
What happens when an alkene reacts with potassium permanganate?
What happens when an alkene reacts with potassium permanganate? Another reaction that alkenes undergo is oxidation. When a purple solution of the oxidizing agent KMnO4 is added to an alkene, the alkene is oxidized to a diol and the KMnO4 is converted to brown MnO2. The diol produced has two adjacent alcohol groups. What does […]
How far apart are Vail and Aspen?
How far apart are Vail and Aspen? Distance from Vail, CO to Aspen, CO There are 39.05 miles from Vail to Aspen in southwest direction and 102 miles (164.15 kilometers) by car, following the I-70 W and US-6 W route. What is halfway between Denver and Vail? Halfway between Denver, CO and Vail, CO The […]
Is my Christmas ham still good?
Is my Christmas ham still good? Most Christmas leftovers will stay fresh and tasty for at least a few days in the refrigerator and a month or more in the freezer. Refrigerate leftover turkey, ham, goose and other meats, stuffing, gravy and other cooked dishes within 2 hours of serving. How long do chips last […]
What kind of tree is a bonsai?
What kind of tree is a bonsai? Most traditional bonsai are made up of Junipers, Maples, Ficus, and Boxwood. There are, however, many more common bonsai species. Let’s go over some of our recommended species for your first bonsai! Are bonsai trees natural? Natural bonsai trees are few and far between. Those conifer seeds that […]
What does a pony club do?
What does a pony club do? Some of the activities provided by Pony Clubs in NSW include training and competition in dressage, jumping (showjumping and jumping equitation), cross country jumping, sporting, mounted games, polocrosse, trail rides, campdrafting, showriding, eventing and many others. What does Pony Club membership include? Membership of The Pony Club automatically includes […]
Did Castro send troops to Africa?
Did Castro send troops to Africa? Castro decided to support the MPLA in all openness, sending special forces and 35,000 infantry by the end of 1976, deploying them at Cuba’s own expense and with its own means from November 1975 to January 1976. They docked in Luanda on 27 and 29 November and 1 December […]