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What is Mandarin called in Singapore? Huayu What is the meaning of Singapore? The English language name Singapore comes from its Malay name Singapura, which is believed to have been derived from Sanskrit meaning “Lion City”. Singa comes from the Sanskrit word siṃha (सिंह), which means “lion”, and pūra (पुर) means “city” in Sanskrit and […]

Can NCAA athletes gamble at casinos? To protect the integrity of college athletics contests, NCAA regulations prohibit student-athletes from betting money on any sporting event (college, professional or otherwise) in which the NCAA conducts collegiate championships. Are pro athletes allowed to gamble? The NFL and NBA both have no sports gambling in their league contracts. […]

Which country has costliest petrol? While Japan and South Korea are only slightly above India at around Rs 102 and Rs 104 respectively, the European nations all retail petrol at over Rs 130 per litre. One of the costliest places to purchase petrol is Israel at over Rs 143 per litre. Why is petrol so […]

What to expect after a dog has puppies? Once your dog has given birth to all her puppies, she is likely to be very hungry, tired and need to rest. She will need to stay with her puppies to feed them and bond with them. Your dog is likely to have a vaginal discharge for […]

Do you check hydraulic oil hot or cold? We recommend checking the oil level either before turning on the engine or 5 to 10 minutes after shutting down so you can have all the oil in the oil pan to get an accurate measurement. How do you test hydraulic oil in water? Put a small […]

Where are elm trees native to? eastern North America Are elm trees invasive? Siberian elm is an invasive species. Siberian elm is able to move into and quickly dominate disturbed prairies in just a few years. It grows in areas with poor soils and low moisture. What killed the American elm trees? Dutch Elm Disease […]

Is steer meat better than bull meat? Bull beef contained more connective tissue and had less intramuscular fat. A consumer panel of 606 assessors showed that bull beef was not as pale as steer beef and found no difference in fatness of the cuts, flavour or juiciness. Fore-rib roasts of bull beef were marginally less […]

Is the Koh-i-Noor diamond cursed? The Koh-i-Noor diamond – which means “mountain of light” is the perfect example of a cursed gem, owned by numerous rulers over the years who all too often lost their empires and their lives. It is said to have put a curse on men who owned it dating as far […]

What do you bring to a funeral open house? List of things to take with you to a funeral Tissues. Photographs. A sympathy card. Flowers/donation. A story/memory. A sympathy card. An umbrella. If the weather is forecast to be gloomy, it’s wise to carry an umbrella as you may spend quite a bit of time […]

Who created Dora the Explorer? Chris Gifford Is Dora the Explorer owned by Disney? Unfortunately, Dora is not a Disney character and cannot be found in Walt Disney World. Characters from Playhouse Disney television shows can be found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Where was Dora the Explorer made? Across 15 weeks of pre-production and 15 […]