What signifies wearing a costume at Halloween? The wearing of costumes at Halloween may come from the belief that supernatural beings, or the souls of the dead, roamed the earth at this time. The practice may have originated in a Celtic festival, held on 31 October–1 November, to mark the beginning of winter. What does […]
How does the knowledge of textiles help interior designers set their tasks?
How does the knowledge of textiles help interior designers set their tasks? Interior designers use textiles as an important tool to create a mood and set the tone for a space based on a client’s needs and the space’s intended purpose. They make choices about what types of textures, colors, and patterns to use to […]
What kind of falcons are used in falconry?
What kind of falcons are used in falconry? In modern falconry, the red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), Harris’s hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus), and the peregrine falcon (Falco perigrinus) are some of the more commonly used birds of prey. What is the best bird to start falconry? The most well known bird in falconry is probably the peregrine. […]
What does the German symbol mean?
What does the German symbol mean? It was used by the Nazi Party to symbolise German nationalistic pride. To Jews and other victims and enemies of Nazi Germany, it became a symbol of antisemitism and terror. In many Western countries, the swastika is now viewed as a symbol of racial supremacism and intimidation because of […]
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 […]
What resources do Lions need?
What resources do Lions need? Prime habitat for lions is open woodlands, thick grassland, and brush habitat, where there is enough cover for hunting and denning. These areas of grassland habitat also provide food for the herbivores that lions prey upon. How can we help Lions? There’s no better way to feed your passion for […]
Who made the first disposable diaper?
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 […]