When did influenza hit Samoa?

When did influenza hit Samoa? On 7 November 1918, the New Zealand passenger and cargo ship Talune arrived at Apia from Auckland. On board were people suffering from pneumonic influenza, a highly infectious disease already responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths around the world. Why did 20% of Samoans died 1918 19? The influenza […]

Do you need spikes for throwing?

Do you need spikes for throwing? Throwing: Dedicated throwing shoes for discus, shot put, and hammer are different from other track footwear in that they have no spikes. Though different companies recommend different events for their shoes, all middle distance shoes are generally fine for events 400m to the mile. What length are javelin spikes? […]

Are seahorses poison?

Are seahorses poison? With their slow, gentle demeanors and curlicue tails, seahorses might seem like the most harmless, unassuming creatures under the sea. But they’re actually one of the most deadly. How do seahorses kill? Suction up prey Seahorses feed by a method known as pivot feeding. They rapidly rotate their heads upward and draw […]

Is Rosemary safe for horses?

Is Rosemary safe for horses? Not all plants are good for horses, which is crazy considering that is all they eat! We don’t recommend you feed your horse rosemary directly (they probably wouldn’t eat it anyway), but it can do wonders for skin & hair ailments. … Are marigolds toxic to horses? Extreme exposure to, […]

Who did the Mongol Empire trade with?

Who did the Mongol Empire trade with? Along with Western missionaries, traders from the West (particularly from Genoa) began to arrive in the Mongol domains, mostly in Persia and eventually farther east. The Mongols were quite receptive to this. What did Mongols trade? The resulting stability brought by Mongol rule opened these ancient trade routes […]

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