What makes saliva that make your food wet and easy to swallow? The digestive functions of saliva include moistening food, and helping to create a food bolus, so it can be swallowed easily. Saliva contains the enzyme amylase that breaks some starches down into maltose and dextrin. What foods dissolve in your mouth? Thin liquids […]
How many trees are felled each year?
How many trees are felled each year? 15.3 billion trees How many trees are being cut down every day? Throughout the world, about 900 million trees are cut down annually. This equates to about 2.47 million trees cut down every day. How much rainforest is destroyed every year? Rainforests are being destroyed at a pace […]
How much is a dozen of eggs in the Philippines?
What organizations helped with Hurricane Sandy?
What organizations helped with Hurricane Sandy? Four years ago Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast, causing massive destruction in its wake. The American Red Cross supported thousands of people, using $312 million in donations to help them recover and rebuild after the devastating storm. Who donated money to Hurricane Katrina? Other organizations that have […]
How much does a fishing license cost in Illinois?
How much does a fishing license cost in Illinois? Fishing Licenses Name Fee Available Online Resident Fishing License $15.00 Online Resident Initial Commercial Fishing License $60.50 Online Resident Lifetime Fishing License $435.00 Resident Lifetime Sportsmen’s Combination Hunting/Fishing License $765.00 Do seniors need a fishing license in North Carolina? Anglers in North Carolina must purchase a […]
What does V stand for in French playing cards?
What is Gateway in simple terms?
What is Gateway in simple terms? A gateway is a hardware device that acts as a “gate” between two networks. It may be a router, firewall, server, or other device that enables traffic to flow in and out of the network. It allows computers within the local network to send and receive data over the […]
What are 4.11 gears good for?
What are 4.11 gears good for? 4.11:1 is a “lower” gear ratio, meaning you have more torque, lower top speed, and you will generally consume more fuel. Usually people put 4.11:1 gears in trucks to be used off-road for the extra torque and the better “crawling” capabilities. What is a good rear end gear ratio? […]
Is jp2 a saint?
Is jp2 a saint? John Paul II was canonised on 27 April 2014 (again Divine Mercy Sunday), together with John XXIII. On 11 September 2014, Pope Francis added these two optional memorials to the worldwide General Roman Calendar of saints. What is the major requirement for a dead person to be declared as saint? Saint […]
What is the epic poem Mahabharata about?
What is the epic poem Mahabharata about? The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic where the main story revolves around two branches of a family – the Pandavas and Kauravas – who, in the Kurukshetra War, battle for the throne of Hastinapura. Interwoven into this narrative are several smaller stories about people dead or living, […]