What happened Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior? In 1985, French secret service agents planted two bombs and sank our ship the Rainbow Warrior. One crew member was killed. The Greenpeace ship the Rainbow Warrior is moored in Auckland, New Zealand – ready to confront French nuclear testing in the Moruroa Atoll. It’s close to midnight. Why did […]
How much is a signed Wayne Gretzky card worth?
How much is a signed Wayne Gretzky card worth? Wayne Gretzky’s O-Pee-Chee rookie card sells for record $3.75 million. What is Grant Fuhr rookie card worth? 1984 O-Pee-Chee Grant Fuhr #241 Card Price Bids Grant Fuhr 1982-83 opeechee #105 KSA 8.5 NMM OPC Rookie Edmonton Oilers $40.38 – 1982 O-Pee-Chee #105 Grant Fuhr Near Mint […]
What is selective breeding and how is it beneficial?
What is selective breeding and how is it beneficial? Selective breeding, also known as artificial selection, is a process used by humans to develop new organisms with desirable characteristics. Selective breeding can be used to produce tastier fruits and vegetables, crops with greater resistance to pests, and larger animals that can be used for meat. […]
How strong are adobe bricks?
How strong are adobe bricks? Adobe walls are load bearing, i.e. they carry their own weight into the foundation rather than by another structure, hence the adobe must have sufficient compressive strength. In the United States, most building codes call for a minimum compressive strength of 300 lbf/in2 (2.07 newton/mm2) for the adobe block. What […]
How many pieces did Telemann?
How many pieces did Telemann? In addition to composing more than 1000 cantatas and 600 suites, he also created operas, passions, oratorios, and concertos for a variety of instruments. It has been suggested that he may have written more than 3000 pieces. Was Telemann the most prolific composer? Bach is the greatest prolific composer, Bach’s […]
How do whales detect the magnetic field?
How do whales detect the magnetic field? These are called tubercles and are areas of grown-out skin that protect the whale’s tiny whiskers. Some theorize they are used for sensing the amount of prey around the whale. Others say these hairs act like little antennas, picking up signals from Earth’s magnetic field, aiding them in […]
What do bullfighters yell?
What do bullfighters yell? Why do bullfighters say Olay? The Olé chant originated in Spain. The word “olé” is a Spanish interjection which is often associated with bullfighting. The word is typically chanted by a crowd for a team or player who made an exceptional performance. What does the bullfighter say? The Spanish say, “El […]
What is microwave holographic imaging?
What is microwave holographic imaging? Microwave imaging is a science which has been evolved from older detecting/locating techniques (e.g., radar) in order to evaluate hidden or embedded objects in a structure (or media) using electromagnetic (EM) waves in microwave regime (i.e., ~300 MHz-300 GHz). What is microwave inspection? Microwave interferometry is a novel method for […]
What plants and animals live on the Galapagos Islands?
What plants and animals live on the Galapagos Islands? Galapagos is famous for its high number of endemic species such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguana, daisy trees and the Galapagos penguin. Often, introduced species can present a major threat to native and endemic species. Use the species index tab or the species hub […]
Does Google Earth app have Flight Simulator?
Does Google Earth app have Flight Simulator? Not many people know this but Google Earth Pro comes with an inbuilt flight simulator that gives you the complete flying experience. You can start your tour from any airport you like and fly your plane across the globe. Is Flying Simulator free? ———– Flight Simulator : Plane […]