What materials are used to make binders? Materials include wax, linseed oil, natural gums such as gum arabic or gum tragacanth, methyl cellulose, or proteins such as egg white or casein. Glue is traditionally made by the boiling of hoofs, bones, or skin of animals and then mixing the hard gelatinous residue with water. What […]
How did apes get to Gibraltar?
How did apes get to Gibraltar? Scientists believe that the Barbary Macaques, the proper name of the Gibraltar monkeys, were introduced to the area of Gibraltar by the Moors who lived there between 700 and 1492. It is from this legend that the saying was given rise, that so long as the monkeys live on […]
What is the difference between an entree and a dinner?
What is the difference between an entree and a dinner? Someone asked me why Americans use the word entree to refer to the main course of a dinner, while in French and in British usage, entrée refers to a dish served before the main course. What exactly is an entree? English Language Learners Definition of […]
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What is average well water temperature?
What is average well water temperature? In wells that are from 30 to 60 feet deep, the water temperature is 2° to 3°F above the annual mean temperature of the locality. Water decreases in temperature about 1°F for every 64 feet of depth to the well. In general, deep wells extend down through an impervious […]
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How did Henry Ford make his Model T affordable for most Americans?
How did Henry Ford make his Model T affordable for most Americans? He invented an assembly line that enabled him to produce cars quickly and cheaply. How was Henry Ford able to make his Model Ts affordable for most Americans? He invented an assembly line that enabled him to produce cars quickly and cheaply. How […]
Does breaking a lease affect buying a home?
Does breaking a lease affect buying a home? Breaking a lease is not ideal, and it may have you worried that it’ll hurt your credit—and your chances of getting a mortgage. If you don’t pay the money you owe the landlord, however, you could be hit with a collections account that damages your credit and […]