What caused the Grand Canyon to form? The Grand Canyon is a mile-deep gorge in northern Arizona. Scientists estimate the canyon may have formed 5 to 6 million years ago when the Colorado River began to cut a channel through layers of rock. Humans have inhabited the area in and around the canyon since the […]
Is a child born to a US citizen automatically a citizen?
Is a child born to a US citizen automatically a citizen? A child can, under certain circumstances, acquire U.S. citizenship automatically through birth to U.S. citizen parents, no matter where the birth took place. A child who is born to U.S. citizen parents (or in some cases, to only one U.S. citizen parent) outside the […]
Do birds have a fast heartbeat?
Do birds have a fast heartbeat? Like us, a bird’s heart rate rapidly increases when it is involved in exercise and the heart rates of small birds can easily rise above 1000 beats per minute during flight. How many heartbeats are in a minute? Normal resting heart rate for adults Your resting heart rate is […]
Can I put food coloring in my contacts?
Can I put food coloring in my contacts? No, it isn’t safe to put anything into your eyes that isn’t sterile. Food coloring isn’t sterile plus it usually contains alcohol. You will basically contaminate your contact lenses, the dye will irritate your eyes badly, and you’ll give yourself an eye infection; it’s not worth the […]
What are the benefits of eating French fries?
What are the benefits of eating French fries? French fries often are criticized as unhealthy. But new research shows that the food provides health benefits, according to the the Alliance for Potato Research and Education. “French fries, as part of mixed meals, produce lower blood glucose and insulin levels in children,” the organization says. What […]
Why does a freshwater fish die in saltwater?
Why does a freshwater fish die in saltwater? When a saltwater fish is near or exposed to freshwater, the water flows into them filling up cells and either the cells burst, or they stop working. Saltwater fish die in freshwater due to overhydration, and freshwater fish die in saltwater due to dehydration. What happens if […]
What is a statement of fact called?
What is a statement of fact called? Statements of fact are sentences that describe a fact – or more likely a piece of scholarly knowledge that is commonly accepted and that you want reviewers to accept as fact – into your application. These statements of fact describe your underlying assumptions. What are statement of facts? […]
How was grape juice made in ancient times?
How was grape juice made in ancient times? People in ancient times might have picked ripe grapes. Some juicy grapes at the bottom of the container were crushed together. As the grapes broke open, yeasts on the skins went to work turning sugar from the fruit into alcohol. This is the fermentation process that turns […]
Can food stamps be used anywhere?
Can food stamps be used anywhere? You have a right to use your SNAP in all 50 states. SNAP is a federal program that is “interoperable” between states. Where is EBT accepted in California? Alameda County is home to five restaurants that accept EBT in California: Carl’s Jr. (870 Marina Village Parkway in Alameda) Carl’s […]
What does Anubis look like?
What does Anubis look like? He is depicted as a black canine, a jackal-dog hybrid with pointed ears, or as a muscular man with the head of a jackal. The color black was chosen for its symbolism, not because Egyptian dogs or jackals were black. What color was the original Egyptian? Afrocentric: the ancient Egyptians […]