Category: FAQ

Why was the Chinese hot air balloon invented? Brief History of Ballooning The first hot air balloons were Chinese and made of paper and were used for military signaling from 220 to 280 AD. What was the first hot air balloon used for? The first military use of a hot-air balloon happened in 1794 during […]

Can coleus survive the winter? Knowing that the coleus won’t survive a cold winter, you can snip cuttings and root them for replanting. Before the cold sets in, cut 3 to 4-inch cuttings of the healthiest part of the plant. Take off the leaves on the bottom portion of the cutting and place it in […]

What brand of TV is made in the USA? Some televisions made in the America include Olevia, Silo Digital, Phillips Magnavox, Panasonic and Vizio. While some television manufacturers assemble a few of their TV sets in America, others have their entire company operations based in the United States. Are any televisions made in the USA? […]

What are dwarf planets made of? Pluto’s surface is composed of a mixture of frozen nitrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide ices. The dwarf planet also has polar caps and regions of frozen methane and nitrogen. Pluto has three known moons, Hydra, Nix, and Charon. Are dwarf planets composed of metal? Simplistically, asteroids are relatively small […]

Is Banjo Paterson related to Edmund Barton? He was the eldest of seven children. To his family, he was known as Barty. His father, Andrew Bogle Paterson, was a Scottish immigrant. His mother, Rose Isabella Barton, was Australian- born and related to Australia’s future first prime minister, Edmund Barton. Who were Banjo Paterson’s parents? Andrew […]

Which structure contains the portrait of Justinian and Theodora? In addition, the emperor Justinian (reigned 527–565) and his consort, Theodora, are featured in panels near the apse. Justinian I, detail of a 6th-century mosaic at the church of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy. Empress Theodora, detail of a wall mosaic, 6th century; in the church of […]

Who wears a black beret? Berets of the United States Army. Since November 28, 2001, the black beret is worn by all United States Army troops unless the soldier is approved to wear a different distinctive beret. In the U.S. Army there are three approved distinctive berets. Why do some Royal Marines wear black berets? […]

What is Diggy Simmons doing? Run” Simmons of Run DMC. He is currently acting on the hit show Grown-ish as Douglas Frederick (Doug) Edwards, a student at Cal U (A fictional University in the “Ish” Universe). He along with his parents and five siblings, were the primary subjects of the MTV reality television show Run’s […]

How do I program my Samsung remote to my dish receiver? From the main menu choose “Settings,” and then from the “Settings” menu, choose “Remote Control.” From the Remote Control Settings menu, scroll down to the “Devices” list and select “TV.” From the next screen, choose “TV Pairing Wizard.” If Samsung shows on the “Brand” […]

What is the difference between a bass and a cello? Cello is played sitting down and in between the players knees, with the end pin stuck in the floor for balance. Bass can be played sitting or standing and it also uses an endpin for balance. Is Double Bass easier than cello? The repertoire for […]