Why is A Farewell to Arms important? A Farewell to Arms has been praised for its realistic depiction of war. Its realism has often been attributed to personal experience: the novel is informed in no small part by Hemingway’s own wartime service. During World War I, Hemingway worked as an ambulance driver for the American […]
What is the most common bird in Massachusetts?
What is the most common bird in Massachusetts? The most common backyard birds throughout the year in the state of Massachusetts are these: American Goldfinch (37%) Tufted Titmouse (33%) Downy Woodpecker (32%) House Sparrow (28%) White-breasted Nuthatch (28%) Common Grackle (27%) European Starling (23%) Gray Catbird (22%) What is the difference between a crane a […]
What was thought to have happened to Ichabod?
What was thought to have happened to Ichabod? For most readers and critics of Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” there are only two possibilities regarding Ichabod Crane’s fate: either he was murdered by a ghastly, galloping Hessian soldier, or he was disposed of by Brom Bones. Why did the townspeople not like Ichabod […]
How do you make tan colored icing?
What happens if a child overdoses?
What happens if a child overdoses? High doses of OTC medicine may be very harmful to your child. Large amounts of acetaminophen may cause liver damage and liver failure. An overdose of cough and cold medicine may cause seizures and other life-threatening side effects. How do you know if your child is overdosing? The most […]
What enzymes break down Jello?
What enzymes break down Jello? (Proteases are very specific in the proteins they chop up, so they don’t chop themselves up!). If bromelain (enzyme) comes in contact with the gelatin (protein) in the hot solution, the bromelain will break down the protein into smaller pieces. Does bromelain break down gelatin? Pineapples, unlike most other fruit, […]
Do seagulls breed more than once a year?
Can my 16 year old travel abroad alone?
Can my 16 year old travel abroad alone? For 15-, 16-, and 17-year-olds, unaccompanied minor service is usually optional. For international flights, all unaccompanied minors should be prepared to provide a signed letter of consent from their parent or guardian. And remember: Age requirements refer to your child’s age on the travel date, not upon […]
What was farming like in medieval times?
What was farming like in medieval times? The three-field system of crop rotation was employed by medieval farmers, with spring as well as autumn sowings. Wheat or rye was planted in one field, and oats, barley, peas, lentils or broad beans were planted in the second field. Medieval farmers did what they could to increase […]