Who made the first disposable diaper? In 1947, Scottish housewife Valerie Hunter Gordon started developing and making Paddi, a 2-part system consisting of a disposable pad (made of cellulose wadding covered with cotton wool) worn inside an adjustable plastic garment with press-studs/snaps. Initially, she used old parachutes for the garment. Who discovered diapers? Marion Donovan […]
What is a banteng lifespan?
What is a banteng lifespan? Lifespan/Longevity Wild banteng have been known to live for up to twenty years, while the oldest one in captivity was still living at twenty-six years and seven months (D’Alton 1823, Jones 1993, Nowak 1999). Is the banteng endangered? Endangered (Population decreasing) What does a banteng eat? Bantengs are herbivores. They […]
What is Dominica national dress?
What is Dominica national dress? Dominica’s National Wear Dominica’s traditional National Wear includes a Wob Dwiyet for women and black pants, white shirt and red sash for men. The Wob Dwiyet is a national symbol of Dominica. You can see it in all its glory during the Miss Wob Dwiyet Competition held every year during […]
How often should I clean out my gerbil cage?
What does opening an umbrella inside mean?
Is it hard to get Norwegian citizenship?
Is it hard to get Norwegian citizenship? Norwegian Citizenship. It is possible for citizens of other countries to become citizens of Norway. However, it is not an easy process! Generally speaking, you will need to have had legal residency in Norway for at least seven years to be able to apply. Can I get Norwegian […]
How is the setting in Hills Like White Elephants symbolic?
How is the setting in Hills Like White Elephants symbolic? The Symbolism of the Setting in “Hills Like White Elephants” by Hemingway. The train station and its surroundings are symbolic in this story. The station itself represents the choice on whether or not to have the abortion. There is a set of tracks on either […]
Why is it called a fishing cat?
Why is it called a fishing cat? This cat received its Latin name from its civet-like appearance (the viverridae family) from Bennet (1833) who first described the Fishing Cat scientifically. Do fishing cats eat dogs? Fishing cats mainly eat fish but also dine on other prey found in the water, including crabs, crayfish, and frogs. […]
What does a fetus take from the mother?
What does a fetus take from the mother? Oxygen and nutrients from the mother’s blood are transferred across the placenta to the fetus through the umbilical cord. This enriched blood flows through the umbilical vein toward the baby’s liver. There it moves through a shunt called the ductus venosus. This allows some of the blood […]
How do you write a creative narrative?
How do you write a creative narrative? Top 5 Tips to Write An Interesting Narrative for Any Story Tip 1: Pausing, Stopping and Starting Action. Tip 2: Use Point of View to Stir Up Interest. Tip 3: Create Life-Like Characters. Tip 4: Write Engaging Dialogue. Tip 5: Know What to Tell. What is a creative […]