Category: FAQ

Does Japan claim Sakhalin? Japan no longer claims any of Sakhalin, although it does still claim the southern Kuril Islands. Most Ainu on Sakhalin moved to Hokkaido, 43 kilometres (27 mi) to the south across the La Pérouse Strait, when the Japanese were displaced from the island in 1949. What islands are in dispute between […]

How did Odysseus escape the spell of Circe? As Odysseus was on the way to rescue the men, the god Hermes warned him of his peril and gave him the herb “moly,” which can only be harvested by a god, not a human: Odysseus got Circe to release his men from the magic spell by […]

How are porcupines born? After a gestation period of approximately 112 days (the longest gestation period of any Rodent), the female gives birth to offspring covered in soft, moist and flexible quills, enclosed in a thin placental sac. Immediately after birth, the quills quickly harden in the air and become prickly. What is a Porcupines […]

Did Thomas Jefferson grow up poor? He was from a modest family, and had made his fortune as a farmer and surveyor. Times could be rough back then, even for a wealthy Virginia family. Of Jefferson’s nine siblings, only five lived past thirty. Jefferson became the head of his family when his father passed away […]

Why is there no bridge between Spain and Morocco? A major problem arose when the engineers hired by the Spanish government discovered that the material under the Strait was extremely hard rock, making tunnelling impossible with the available technology. One engineering solution was to fix, using cables, a prefabricated concrete tunnel to the floor of […]

Where can I watch Goosebumps movie 2020? Amazon.com: Watch Goosebumps | Prime Video. What channel was goosebumps on UK? From 1997 – 2002, episodes from the Goosebumps television series were released on VHS by CBS Fox….Goosebumps (television series)/UK VHS Releases. Title Release date Episodes contained Return of the Mummy 23 September 2002 “Return of the […]

What happens if you drink water with too much iron? Water with a high quantity of iron flowing through the pipes leads to buildup, causing the pipes to clog. This can, in turn, clog up the sinks and toilets and result in low water pressure in your home. Too much iron in water also causes […]

Why is Australia protecting the Great Barrier Reef? Along with the many coral varieties and islands that dot the Great Barrier Reef, plans have been put in place to protect and conserve the vibrant marine life. The Reef Trust have put together a plan to reduce poaching and illegal hunting. How does the government of […]

Will Easter ever fall on April 23? Earliest and Latest Easter Dates According to the Metonic cycle, the Paschal Full Moon falls on a recurring sequence of 19 dates ranging from March 21 to April 18. Since Easter happens on the Sunday following the Paschal Full Moon, it can fall on any date between March […]

How do I use Guild Wars keys? How do I add an item or expansion I purchased to my account? At the login screen, click the “Create Account or Add Access Key” link. Check the box next to ‘Add the Access Key to an existing Guild Wars account’ and then enter your account name and […]