Is Mount Vesuvius still an active volcano? Mount Vesuvius, on the west coast of Italy, is the only active volcano on mainland Europe. It is best known because of the eruption in A.D. 79 that destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but Vesuvius has erupted more than 50 times. How long has Mt Vesuvius […]
Can 4 month fetus survive?
Can 4 month fetus survive? All premature babies are small, require complex medical care, and may face serious complications both in the NICU and at home. A baby born 3 to 4 months early, though, will face far different complications from a baby born 1 to 2 months early. Let’s take a closer look at […]
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How did French Guiana get its name?
How did French Guiana get its name? Identification. Christopher Columbus sighted the Guiana coast in 1498 during his third trip to the New World. The French first settled the land one hundred years later, calling it Guiana, the French form of an American Indian word that means “land of waters.” Does France still own French […]
Where is cassava eaten?
Where is cassava eaten? Fried cassava is a common snack food in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and several Central American countries including Panama. In Brazil, there is also a fried cassava dish called cassava fries, a typical substitute for French fries. Sagu is a dessert typical of southern Brazil. How do you eat Casabe? Most […]
How soon after eating gluten Do you feel sick?
How soon after eating gluten Do you feel sick? If you have a gluten sensitivity, you might begin to have symptoms shortly after eating. For some people, symptoms start a few hours after eating. For others, symptoms can start up to a day after having food with gluten in it. How much gluten is too […]
What building was first a Greek Orthodox cathedral built by Justinian but later was converted into a mosque?
What building was first a Greek Orthodox cathedral built by Justinian but later was converted into a mosque? Hagia Sophia Which famous European landmark has been a church a mosque and a museum? Built 1,500 years ago as an Orthodox Christian cathedral, Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest in 1453. […]
When was the last earthquake in Ecuador?
When was the last earthquake in Ecuador? A Why does Ecuador have many earthquakes? Earthquakes that affect Ecuador can be divided into those that result from movement on the subduction interface along the plate boundary, those that result from deformation within the South American and Nazca Plates and those that are associated with active volcanoes. […]
How is Hanukkah celebrated in England?
How is Hanukkah celebrated in England? Hanukkah, or Chanukah, is an 8-day Jewish celebration often referred to as the Festival of Lights. Jewish people in the UK celebrate this holiday by lighting candles, exchanging presents, and eating fried foods. What are the most celebrated holidays in America? Holidays most commonly celebrated Rank Date Holiday 1 […]
Why does some copper wire look silver?
Why does some copper wire look silver? The 5-colored wires’s strands looks like aluminium, but it is basically copper wire at centre, with a thin conductive coating (my teacher shown it to me) of silvery-color, so that the copper doesn’t get weathered . What is the silver coating on copper wire? Silver plated copper wire […]