Is a worm omnivore? Earthworms eat a range of matter. In Earthworms, by Sims and Gerard (1985), most earthworms are described as omnivorous (eating plants and animals). However they better described as detritivores (eating decaying plant and animal matter). Endogeics earthworms eat soil which is high in organic matter. How does a worm eat? They […]
What are the positions in flag football?
What are the positions in flag football? There are two basic types of defensive flag football positions: pass rusher and defensive back. The pass rushers line up close to the center and try to get to the quarterback as quickly as possible. If a running play is called, they will try to go after the […]
Who was the founder of density?
Who was the founder of density? Archimedes Who studied density? Sir Henry Cavendish HonFRS Why was Archimedes killed? He died in that same city when the Romans captured it following a siege that ended in either 212 or 211 BCE. One story told about Archimedes’ death is that he was killed by a Roman soldier […]
What are the long term side effects of taking Synthroid?
What are the long term side effects of taking Synthroid? Long-term side effects of Synthroid can include osteoporosis and heart problems. Short-term side effects include a racing heartbeat, feeling hot all the time, headaches, feeling shaky or nervous, trouble sleeping, among others. How long can you go without thyroid medication if you have no thyroid? […]
Who were Spartan slaves?
Who were Spartan slaves? They were the helots, the subjugated and conquered people, the slaves of Sparta. Nobody knows exactly what the term “Helot” actually means. Some say it came from the village called Helos that was conquered by the angry Spartans. Did Spartans use slaves? Because Spartan men were professional soldiers, all manual labor […]
Can gay couples get health insurance together?
Can gay couples get health insurance together? Under the Affordable Care Act, all insurance companies must offer the same individual or group health plans to legally married gay and lesbian couples as those offered to married heterosexual couples. Insurers also cannot refuse to offer coverage to people based on their sexual orientation. Can lesbians get […]
What can you not drink on blood thinners?
What can you not drink on blood thinners? Alcohol may interfere with the action of certain medications, including blood thinners. Doctors recommend that people taking warfarin or drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid limit their intake of alcohol. Occasional, moderate alcohol use should be safe for most people who are taking blood thinners. How does green tea […]
How many soldiers did Stalin kill?
How many soldiers did Stalin kill? Total number of victims Event Est. number of deaths Great Purge 779,000–1,200,000 Gulag 1,500,000–1,713,000 Soviet deportations 450,000–566,000 Katyn massacre 22,000 What was the military action that was taking under Joseph Stalin command? 270, issued on 16 August 1941, by Joseph Stalin during the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union, […]
Who started deep fried Mars Bars?
Who started deep fried Mars Bars? John Twaddle Where do they deep fry Mars bars? ‘Birthplace of the deep fried Mars bar’ banner is banned A chip shop has been ordered to remove a banner which hails it as the birthplace of the deep fried Mars bar. The Carron Fish Bar in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, attracts […]
Who is affected by leishmaniasis?
Who is affected by leishmaniasis? More than 90% of people who develop visceral leishmaniasis live in poor rural regions of Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Nepal, South Sudan, Sudan and Brazil. Cutaneous leishmaniasis is much more widespread, in particular in South and Central America, the Middle East and Central Asia. Why is it called dum dum fever? […]