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 […]

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 […]

How much time do you get for stealing? For first-time offenders who are convicted of the lowest severity level of felony theft, the potential prison sentence can be anywhere from several months to two or three years, though a court may also choose not to impose any jail time. Can you be charged with a […]

How do you measure frequency of a signal? Digital multimeters with a frequency symbol on the dial Turn the dial to Hz. First insert the black test lead into the COM jack. Then insert the red lead into the V Ω jack. Connect the black test lead first, the red test lead second. Read the […]

What color blue is the New York Knicks? New York Knicks color codes: RGB, CMYK, Pantone, Hex Blue Hex color: #006bb6 RGB: 0 107 182 CMYK: 100 56 0 0 Pantone: PMS 293 C Why are the Knicks colors blue and orange? The colors navy blue, white and orange are drawn from the New York […]

What blood tests detect jaundice? A bilirubin blood test is used to check the health of your liver. The test is also commonly used to help diagnose newborn jaundice. Many healthy babies get jaundice because their livers aren’t mature enough to get rid of enough bilirubin. What bloodwork shows liver function? The ALT and AST […]

What area does Lincolnshire cover? 2,687 mi² Is Lincoln North or South Lincolnshire? Lincoln is a Cathedral City and the county town of Lincolnshire – one of the UK’s largest counties. Part of the East Midlands, Lincolnshire sits on the East coast of England, to the north of Norfolk and the south of Yorkshire – nestled […]

What does the ECO button do on a Ford Fiesta? An ingenious feature of the Ford Fiesta is its Eco Button. Press to turn it on and a series of systems and settings adjust to help you save fuel. For example, the rate of acceleration can be reduced, the idle speed can be lowered and […]

What happened to Diana Mitford? Death. Diana died in Paris in August 2003, aged 93. Her cause of death was given as complications related to a stroke she had suffered a week earlier, but reports later surfaced that she had been one of the many elderly fatalities of the heat wave of 2003 in mostly […]