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 […]
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 […]
What are Australian grasslands called?
What are Australian grasslands called? Grasslands have many names—prairies in North America, Asian steppes, savannahs and veldts in Africa, Australian rangelands, and pampas, llanos and cerrados in South America. Are there any grasslands in Australia? Australia has a latitudinal range of 11°S to 44°S, which, coupled with precipitation from 100 mm to 4 000 mm, […]
What happens when air is heated in a balloon?
What happens when air is heated in a balloon? When the air inside the balloon is heated, the speed of movement of those air molecules increases and the pressure goes up. After a while the balloon is completely expanded and the flight is ready to take off. What happens to air particles when heated? What […]
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 happens in pre-hepatic jaundice?
What happens in pre-hepatic jaundice? In pre-hepatic jaundice, there is excess production of bilirubin that overtakes the ability of liver to conjugate the bilirubin and excrete into the gut. This is predominantly unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. The most common cause of pre-hepatic jaundice is hemolytic anemia which causes excess heme breakdown. What does pre-hepatic mean? : existing […]
How old is Michael Bear taliferro?
How old is Michael Bear taliferro? 44 years (1961–2006) What happened to Goldmouth from life? Personal life Taliferro was born in Fort Worth, Texas. Taliferro died on May 4, 2006, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 44. The cause of death was a stroke. He was interred at Spring Hill Cemetery in Brooksville, Florida. […]
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Who invented the very first flashlight?
Who invented the very first flashlight? Ann MakosinskiConrad Hubert When was first flashlight invented? 1899 How did David misell invent the flashlight? On January 10, 1899, British inventor David Misell obtained U.S. Patent No. 617,592, assigned to American Electrical Novelty and Manufacturing Company. This “electric device” designed by Misell was powered by “D” batteries laid […]