What disease affects the arterial blood vessels? Arterial tortuosity syndrome (ATS) is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by lengthening (elongation) and twisting or distortion (tortuosity) of arteries throughout the body. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart. What is vascular syndrome? Vascular disease is any condition that affects […]
What is heavy water used in?
What is heavy water used in? Heavy water is used in certain types of nuclear reactors, where it acts as a neutron moderator to slow down neutrons so that they are more likely to react with the fissile uranium-235 than with uranium-238, which captures neutrons without fissioning. The CANDU reactor uses this design. Where is […]
How does cold temperature affect seed germination?
How does cold temperature affect seed germination? If a seed is damaged by cold temperatures, drowns or dries out after germination begins it is not likely to survive and grow. Germination is directly related to moisture and temperature. Seeds cannot germinate without moisture – this is why pre-soaking seeds speeds sprouting. How does temperature impact […]
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What is the difference between Tenebrism and chiaroscuro?
What is the difference between Tenebrism and chiaroscuro? Tenebrism is used only to obtain a dramatic impact while chiaroscuro is a broader term, also covering the use of less extreme contrasts of light to enhance the illusion of three-dimensionality. What does Tenebrism mean in art? darkened and obscuring What is the difference between chiaroscuro and […]
When did Chicago catch on fire?
When did Chicago catch on fire? Oct What caused the 1871 Chicago Fire? Legend holds that the blaze started when the family’s cow knocked over a lighted lantern; however, Catherine O’Leary denied this charge, and the true cause of the fire has never been determined. What is known is that the fire quickly grew out […]
What is half a euro called?
What is half a euro called? 50 euro cent coin What are coin euros called? The euro coin series comprises eight different denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent, €1 and €2. The euro coins have a common side and a national side. The national side indicates the issuing country. The common sides […]
Where does Mahmoud end up in refugee?
Where does Mahmoud end up in refugee? Mahmoud made it to a deserted island in Greece where he was picked up by another boat. From Greece he travelled to Macedonia and on to Hungary where he narrowly avoided the authorities; sleeping in woods for 12 hours before paying an agent to take him to the […]
What file types does Google Docs support?
What file types does Google Docs support? Google Docs supports importing and exporting in a range of formats (including docx, odt, pdf and html), however they convert going each way to their internal format. The Google Docs editor does use HTML and is driven by Javascript, you can read about it in this blog post. […]
What is the process of stenciling?
What is the process of stenciling? Stenciling, in the visual arts, a technique for reproducing designs by passing ink or paint over holes cut in cardboard or metal onto the surface to be decorated. What is the purpose of stencil? In practice, the (object) stencil is usually a thin sheet of material, such as paper, […]