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 […]
Are organs made of tissues?
Are organs made of tissues? Organs are the body’s recognizable structures (for example, the heart, lungs, liver, eyes, and stomach) that perform specific functions. An organ is made of several types of tissue and therefore several types of cells. What is most of the body’s tissue made out of? The most diverse and abundant of […]
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. […]
Can you add egg white to buttercream icing?
Can you add egg white to buttercream icing? Swiss meringue buttercream is made from cooked egg whites and sugar, butter, and flavorings like vanilla and salt. Whip the cooked egg whites and sugar into stiff peaks, then slowly add the butter before adding flavors. It’s out-of-this-world creamy, extra smooth, and the perfect sweetness for any […]
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 […]
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Is Jimmy Johns better than Firehouse Subs?
Is Jimmy Johns better than Firehouse Subs? Firehouse, mainly because Jimmy John’s only does cold subs (deli meats, tuna salad, etc.). I’m not a big fan of cold subs; I prefer hot, toasted subs like meatball or Philly cheesesteak. Also Firehouse Subs donates a portion of their profits to local first-responder departments (police, fire, medical). […]
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 […]
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, […]