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What happens if the glaciers all melt? There is still some uncertainty about the full volume of glaciers and ice caps on Earth, but if all of them were to melt, global sea level would rise approximately 70 meters (approximately 230 feet), flooding every coastal city on the planet. How does a melting glacier affect […]

Why is drinking water good for us? We need water for digestion, to absorb nutrients, to help us move, get rid of waste products and to regulate our body temperature. If the body doesn’t have enough water (known as dehydration), it won’t function as well. Why is water so special? Water’s importance to life functions […]

Why was it hard to live in Jamestown? The settlers did not plant their crops in time so they soon had no food. Their leaders lacked the farming and building skills needed to survive on the land. More than half the settlers died during the first winter. Still, the Jamestown settlers continued to die each […]

What is the most famous lost treasure? Here are 10 lost treasures of the world whose value cannot be measured. Lost Dutchman Mine. The Library of the Moscow Tsars. The Amber Room. Ark of the Covenant. Romanov Easter Eggs. Jewels of King John. Lost Inca Gold. Dead Sea Copper Scroll Treasures. Fragment of a Dead […]

Does Windows have a chat? The Real Time Online Chat for Windows, have fun and meet friends around the world. You can use the Main Chat to talk to everyone or click on a user to start a private chat! Is there a Messenger app for Windows? Facebook Messenger finally has its own desktop app, […]

What human food can I give my hamster? The following foods are safe for your hamster to eat: Broccoli. Cauliflower. Kale. Cucumbers. Celery. Bok choy. Sweet potatoes (should be removed of their skins before feeding, as molds can flourish in the skins and cause digestive tract upset and other ailments) Apples. What is poisonous to […]

What is the difference between a door knob and a door handle? A door handle or door knob is used to open or close a door. A door handle is a lever operated device while a door knob usually is shaped like a globe or, in some older homes, an oval. Are door levers better […]

Is it la agua or el agua? This rule isn’t based on modern pronunciation as much as it is on historical reasons. This is the correct answer. Just adding that el is only used if there’s no other word between the article and the noun, when there’s another word (like an adjective), la is used […]

How long is a newborn shark? At birth a baby great white shark is already about 5 feet (1.5 meters) long; as it grows it may reach a length up to four times that. The pup (which is what a baby shark is called) will live its life at the top of the ocean’s food […]

Does adrenaline increase urination? One idea is that when you’re anxious or nervous, your body goes into fight-or-flight mode. This tense, adrenaline-filled response may stimulate the need to relieve yourself. The fight-or-flight response may also increase the kidneys’ production of urine, Chi said. Why does being nervous make you pee? When we’re under stress, our […]