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Who gave Britain its name? The name Britain derives from the Roman word Britannia, but there are two conflicting arguments about why the ‘Great’ was stuck on the front of it. The first is that it is used to distinguish Britain from its similar sounding, but much smaller French neighbour, Brittany. When was the name […]

What are the symptoms of emphysema? What are symptoms of emphysema? Shortness of breath, especially during light exercise or climbing steps. Ongoing feeling of not being able to get enough air. Long-term cough or “smoker’s cough” Wheezing. Long-term mucus production. Ongoing fatigue. What disease affects heart and lungs? According to a recent study, patients with […]

What do you do at a girls 13th Party? 11 Fun Birthday Ideas For Your 13-Year-Old, No Matter What They’re Into Go on a scavenger hunt. Hotel night. Manicure or spa party. Host a waffle party. Head to a baseball game. Movie night. Camp out in the backyard. Amusement park. What do you do at […]

Who invented the chalupa? Although the first written mention of chalupa dates back to 1895 in Mexico, it is believed that the dish originates from pre-colonial times. Today there are other varieties of the dish such as sopes and garnachas, which are similar to chalupas, but softer. When did Taco Bell introduced the chalupa? 1999 […]

What happens to the brain under hypnosis? During hypnosis, the scientists found, a region of the brain called the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex became less active. Studies have found that that region helps people stay vigilant about their external environment. Is Hypnosis a sleep state? While hypnosis is often described as a sleep-like state, it […]

What did a gallon of gas cost in 1932? 0.18 2.51 How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1933? Adjusted for inflation, $0.18 in 1933 is equal to $3.58 in 2021. Annual inflation over this period was 3.46%. In the year 1933, the average retail price of gas was $0.18. This is equivalent […]

Can CPU work with 1 broken pin? A CPU uses a great many of the pins to get power into the chip. You can loose one or two of them and it will still work as there are many others doing the same thing. Do Intel processors not have pins? Intel CPUs don’t have pins. […]

Who is the current hot dog eating champion? Joey Chestnut Who won Hot Dog Eating Contest 2020? Joey ChestnutMiki Sudo Who holds the world record for eating the most hot dogs? What happened to Kobayashi? Kobayashi entered a contract dispute with Major League Eating, which sanctions the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, leading to the […]

What are peers in Torrenting? A peer is one instance of a BitTorrent client running on a computer on the Internet to which other clients connect and transfer data. Depending on context, “peer” can refer either to any client in the swarm or more specifically to a downloader, a client that has only parts of […]

What knots are used for fishing? The below are links to videos and tips on the most important fishing knots. Palomar Knot. One of the most popular knots, the Palomar Knot is strong and relatively easy to tie. Uni Knot (aka Hangman’s Knot) Surgeon’s Knot (aka Double Surgeon’s Knot) Improved Clinch Knot. Trilene Knot. Berkley […]