What is the difference between the life cycle of a grasshopper and a butterfly? A nymph molts several times before it grows into a full-sized adult. When it reaches full adult size, the grasshopper stops molting. Unlike a grasshopper, a butterfly looks nothing at all like its parents when it hatches. A butterfly starts life […]
What country is the North Pole in?
What country is the North Pole in? Currently, no country owns the North Pole. It sits in international waters. The closest land is Canadian territory Nunavut, followed by Greenland (part of the Kingdom of Denmark). However, Russia, Denmark and Canada have staked claims to the mountainous Lomonosov Ridge that runs under the pole. Can you […]
Are there wild animals in Singapore?
Are there wild animals in Singapore? The wildlife of Singapore is surprisingly diverse despite its rapid urbanisation. In modern times, over half of the naturally occurring fauna and flora in Singapore is present only in nature reserves, which comprise only 0.25% of Singapore’s land area. Are there any native animals in Singapore? There are over […]
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Why do we have an FDA?
Why do we have an FDA? The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. Do we need the […]
How did the convention avoid legalizing slavery in the Constitution?
How did the convention avoid legalizing slavery in the Constitution? A special committee worked out another compromise: Congress would have the power to ban the slave trade, but not until 1800. The convention voted to extend the date to 1808. A final major issue involving slavery confronted the delegates. The delegates placed a similar fugitive […]
Is the Lions Club a Freemason?
Is the Lions Club a Freemason? Rotary International and Lions Clubs International are not part of Freemasonry, but they do find their beginnings in Masonry. Do Jehovah Witnesses celebrate weddings? Jehovah’s Witnesses attend weddings and funerals except under certain circumstances. The Witnesses have nothing against weddings or funerals, but they do have strict religious beliefs […]
Should you flush a sealed transmission?
Should you flush a sealed transmission? Sealed Transmissions and Fluid Flushes Your transmission is likely sealed. Even so, a sealed transmission should have its fluid checked and replaced at recommended service intervals. How long does a sealed transmission last? For some cars and trucks, it can range from as little as 30,000 miles to more […]
Where is the sunken plane on Google Earth?
Where is the sunken plane on Google Earth? The bizarre image can be found around nine miles from Edinburgh airport, off the Scottish coast near Portobello. Can you see sunken ships on Google Earth? The S.S. Jassim, a Bolivian cargo ferry, ran aground and sunk on the Wingate Reef off the coast of Sudan in […]
What happens to greyhounds after they retire?
What happens to greyhounds after they retire? ‘Retirement’ Some ex-racers go into breeding programs, but even they may be killed at only five or six years old. Other, perfectly healthy dogs are handed over to university veterinary faculties where they may be experimented on, or killed for use in teaching and training. How do you […]