What does the name Alyssa represent? Alyssa is a flower name, derived from alyssum, that means “rational.” Alyssa recently fell out of the top 100 baby names for girls in 2011, but it was a top 50 name from 1997 to 2005. There’s a symmetry at work in Alyssa, with two As on each end […]
Is there a spark plug for every cylinder?
Where uric acid is produced?
Where uric acid is produced? Uric acid (Fig. 1) is synthesized mainly in the liver, intestines and other tissues such as muscles, kidneys and the vascular endothelium as the end product of an exogenous pool of purines, derived largely from animal proteins. What is the end product of uric acid? Introduction. Uric acid (Figure 55.1), […]
What is James Buchanan known for?
What is James Buchanan known for? What is James Buchanan most known for? James Buchanan is most famous for being the last president before the start of the Civil War. Although he tried to prevent war, many of his policies ended up dividing the Union even further. James was born in a log cabin in […]
What did the Jolly Roger flag mean?
What did the Jolly Roger flag mean? Jolly Roger is the traditional English name for the flags flown to identify a pirate ship about to attack, during the early 18th century (the later part of the Golden Age of Piracy). It went on to become the most commonly used pirate flag during the 1720s, although […]
How does the loss of habitat lead to the extinction of species?
How does the loss of habitat lead to the extinction of species? Habitats are usually lost due to human activity, such as building roads or clear-cutting a forest. After such a disturbance, the habitat can no longer support the number of species that live there and species begin to disappear until the habitat reaches a […]
What happened to the amount of oil imported by our country from 1980 to 2010?
What happened to the amount of oil imported by our country from 1980 to 2010? North America’s crude oil production decreased about 1 million bbl/d between 1980 and 2010—the only region with declining crude oil production. As a result, North America’s share of global growing oil production fell from 20% in 1980 to 15% in […]
What are the beliefs of Orthodox Judaism?
What are the beliefs of Orthodox Judaism? Orthodox Jews believe the entire Torah, both written and oral, is the divinely inspired word of God and is therefore literally true. Any attempt to interpret or adapt that word of God to the changing circumstances of society is a watering down of the tradition received at Mount […]
What do I do if I find a seagull egg?
What makes paintball gun more accurate?
What makes paintball gun more accurate? The length of the barrel is at the top of the list when a marker’s accuracy is determined. Stock markers tend to come with a barrel length of 8.5 inches. Upgrading to a longer barrel will bring increased accuracy simply because it will be easier to aim. Increased contact […]