What is the origin of the Jolly Roger? The title Jolly Roger is thought to come from the French phrase “joli rouge” which means “pretty red”. The original pirate flags were blood red rather than black and white and this signalled that no mercy would be given once the pirates boarded and battle ensued. What […]
How did the muckrakers get their name?
How did the muckrakers get their name? The term “muckraker” was coined by the progressive president Theodore Roosevelt in his 1906 speech “The Man With the Muck Rake.” It referred to a passage in John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress” which describes a man who raked muck (soil, dirt, manure, and vegetal matter) for a living rather […]
Is a helicopter kinetic energy?
Is a helicopter kinetic energy? Helicopters store large amounts of rotational kinetic energy in their blades. This energy must be put into the blades before takeoff and maintained until the end of the flight. The engines do not have enough power to simultaneously provide lift and put significant rotational energy into the blades. What energy […]
How do I program my GMC Denali garage door opener?
How do I program my GMC Denali garage door opener? Press both the hand held garage door opener button and any one of the three buttons on the universal home remote system at the same time and hold them down. Continue to hold down both buttons while the universal home remote light flashes slowly, then […]
What was the role of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Byzantine Empire quizlet?
What was the role of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Byzantine Empire quizlet? What role did the Eastern Orthodox Church play in the Byzantine Empire? Government: The Byzantines viewed the emperor as the head of government and as the living representation of God and Jesus Christ. The church played a central role in daily […]
How do teens deal with breakups?
How do teens deal with breakups? Tips for helping your teenager through a break up You don’t have to find the right thing to say. There might not even be one. Let them vent. Encourage them to talk with friends. Help them establish a routine. Encourage them to treat themselves. What do you tell your […]
When did the sword of truth come out?
When did the sword of truth come out? Au Is Sword of Truth finished? Is The Sword of Truth series finished? Yes, and no. The original series is indeed finished. However, as you see in the previous how to read, the story keeps going through its prequels. Who wrote the Sword of Truth series? Terry […]
Does a fox have a long bushy tail?
Does a fox have a long bushy tail? Red foxes are medium-sized canids with a skull similar to that of a domestic dog, but narrower with a slender, whiskered muzzle and large pointed, erect ears. The fox has an elongated body with slender limbs and a long bushy tail (accounting for about 40% total length) […]
Who was in the Bad Boy Pistons?
Who was in the Bad Boy Pistons? Five Pistons from that era have their numbers hanging in The Palace rafters – Isiah, Joe D, Laimbeer, Vinnie Johnson and Dennis Rodman. By the time the Pistons got to their second consecutive NBA Finals in 1989, the contributions of all five were necessary for them to win […]
What health problems cause the most disability?
What health problems cause the most disability? Arthritis—or join inflammation—is the most common cause of disability among adults residing in the United States. It limits everyday activities for 24 million Americans. People with disabilities can be at greater risk of having arthritis. What are some disabilities that qualify you for disability? Guide to the List […]