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Why do cats have Tapetum lucidum? The tapetum lucidum reflects visible light back through the retina, increasing the light available to the photoreceptors. This allows cats to see better in the dark than humans. This reflected light, or eyeshine, is what we see when a cat’s eyes appear to be glowing. How does the Tapetum […]

What is the distance of the three Triple Crown races? In the Triple Crown series, the distances are 1 1/4 miles at the Derby, 1 3/16 miles at the Preakness and 1 1/2 miles at the Belmont. Remember that pitching analogy above? Is the Preakness a longer race than the Kentucky Derby? What is the […]

How many ODI are there between India and England? The two-month long England’s tour of India will end with three One Day Internationals (ODIs), starting from March 23, at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. How many ODI are against England? The team has won The Ashes on 32 occasions, one fewer than their opponent, […]

Can we call on Gmail? Make a phone call directly from Gmail. Not many people realize that Gmail can call up cell phones and landlines free of charge*. You can save your minutes and make your work calls without ever leaving your computer. This feature is great for ringing up those who do not use […]

Is Marc Jacobs still in 2020? Marc Jacobs has reevaluated his brand strategy. In a Zoom video conference for a series called Global Conversations, which debuted yesterday, per People, the New York–based fashion designer shared his decision to halt production on his fall 2020 lineup and collection for the upcoming Fashion Week in September. What […]

Is it OK to eat soft shell crab? According to Ingber, “the whole soft shell is edible—and delicious.” When it comes to cooking methods, he prepares the crabs a variety of ways: sautéed, fried or even grilled. What is soft shell crab like to eat? Soft shell crabs are eaten whole, ‘shell’ and all. The […]

Can I put HID bulbs in my projector headlights? You must use the type of bulb that the projector was designed for. No, you cannot simply stick the bulb from your old HID kit in the back of a projector and expect it to fit or work well. If you’re using a bi-xenon projector, you […]

How are nerve impulses transmitted across the space between two neurons? Neurons communicate with one another at junctions called synapses. At a synapse, one neuron sends a message to a target neuron—another cell. Most synapses are chemical; these synapses communicate using chemical messengers. Other synapses are electrical; in these synapses, ions flow directly between cells. […]

What is plankton food? Plankton are microscopic living things that drift around in the world’s oceans. Some live like plants, and are called phytoplankton. They make food from simple chemicals and live in the oceans’ upper zone to get sunlight. The phytoplankton are eaten by swarms of tiny animal plankton, called zooplankton. What are 5 […]

What is the smallest race track in the world? the Circuit de Monaco What is the biggest racetrack in the world? the Nurburgring What is the longest run in the world? Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race Has anyone ever ran for 24 hours? The world records for the event on all surfaces are 262.19 km (162.919 […]