Are plague pits still dangerous?

Are plague pits still dangerous? Plague is caused by a bacterium, Yersinia pestis, not a virus, and is treatable with antibiotics. Hugh Pennington, emeritus professor of bacteriology at the University of Aberdeen, said that the uncovering of plague pits was unlikely to pose any threat to the public. What animal did the Spanish flu come […]

How were the Hawaiian Islands created?

How were the Hawaiian Islands created? The Hawaiian Islands were formed by a volcanic hot spot, an upwelling plume of magma, that creates new islands as the Pacific Plate moves over it. What are the 8 main Hawaiian Islands? The eight islands are: Hawai’i, Maui, Koho’olawe, Moloka’i, Lana’i, O’ahu, Kaua’i and Ni’ihau. When were the […]

Who is the Allen wrench named after?

Who is the Allen wrench named after? The terms “Allen wrench” and “Allen key” are derived from the Allen brand name and refer to the generic product category “hex keys”. W.G. Allen filed the first related patent in 1909 for its recessed hex-driven safety screws, a safety improvement over fasteners which protruded from machinery. Why […]

What do the Polish eat?

What do the Polish eat? Poles often start the day with meat or eggs. They commonly have what they call ‘a sandwich’, meaning a slice of bread topped with cold cuts or kiełbasa, or scrambled eggs. There can also be a side of dairy – either kefir, or quark cheese mixed with radishes. Sometimes marinated […]

Do foals need colostrum?

Do foals need colostrum? Foals are born with no infection-fighting antibodies in their blood. Therefore, foals must consume colostrum to receive the antibodies they need (passive transfer). The mare produces these antibodies to protect the foal from bacteria and viruses specific to their environment. How much colostrum should a foal get? Generally, foals consume 4 […]

Do hyenas eat antelopes?

Do hyenas eat antelopes? Spotted hyenas are famed scavengers and often dine on the leftovers of other predators. But these hardy beasts are also skilled hunters that will take down wildebeest or antelope. They also kill and eat birds, lizards, snakes, and insects. Can a hyena kill a zebra? African Wild Dogs and Spotted Hyenas […]

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