Category: FAQ

How did Siamese twins get their name? The term ‘Siamese twins’ derives from Chang and Eng Bunker (1811–1874) who were the first pair of conjoined twins to become internationally known. The brothers were from Siam, hence the name. Why was Siam renamed Thailand? In World War I, Siam sided with the allies, a political decision […]

What do crumpets taste like? How is a Crumpet Different from an English Muffin? Crumpets taste very similar to English muffins and even look like them. The difference is that crumpets are a bit lighter than English muffins. While crumpets have a crust on the outside, their interiors are airy, spongy, and yeasty – and […]

How much is a British shilling worth in dollars? Elizabethan denominations US$ equivalents (rough) Basic equivalents 1 pound (£) = 20 shillings (s) $400.00 1 shilling = 12 pence (pennies) $ 20.00 1 penny (plural: pence) $ 1.66 How much does a shilling sell for? In today’s money, a shilling would be worth 5 pence. […]

Who is Randall Munroe married to? An Incredibly Touching Comic About Looking Ahead in Time Seven Years After Being Treated for Cancer. In November 2010, Megan, then fiancée (now wife) of Randall Munroe, the illustrator behind the brilliant webcomic xkcd, received the devastating diagnosis of stage III breast cancer. How old is Xkcd? xkcd, sometimes […]

Can a male horse breed a donkey? A hinny is a domestic equine hybrid that is the offspring of a male horse (a stallion) and a female donkey (a jenny). It is the reciprocal cross to the more common mule, which is the product of a male donkey (a jack) and a female horse (a […]

How can I make fabric conditioner at home? Recipe directions: In a bowl, mix warm water and baking soda. Once water and baking soda are mixed together, slowly stir in vinegar. For each cup of water in the mixture, stir in 5 to 10 drops of essential oils. Pour a ¼ cup of this mixture […]

What does the word equation mean? 1 : a statement of the equality of two mathematical expressions. 2 : an expression representing a chemical reaction by means of chemical symbols. equation. noun. What is equation in your own words? An equation is a mathematical statement saying that two amounts or values are the same, for […]

Can you use any rails to convert a crib? Sure, you could use one but you would end up creating a rather high bed for a toddler/child to climb into. Instead, most crib conversion kits come with slats of wood that will run perpendicular to the conversion rails and allow for a mattress to sit […]

What is application of funds example? When the company purchases fixed assets like land, building, plant and machinery and also make investments like purchasing shares of other company, making fixed deposits in banks, purchasing mutual funds and so on than these all will also be considered as an application of funds. … What are sources […]

When did Russia stop American adoptions? It also bans citizens of the United States from adopting children from Russia. The law was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 28 December 2012 and took effect on 1 January 2013. Is it possible to adopt a child from Russia? A child may be adopted by a […]