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How would you describe luster? Luster: A mineral’s luster is the overall sheen of its surface – it may have the sheen of polished metal, or that of an unpolished metal that is pitted by weathering – or it may have the sheen of glass, or look dull or earthy, etc. How do you describe […]

Can you tow a Dodge Nitro? Recreational towing is not allowed. Can you flat tow a 2011 Dodge Nitro? The answer was NO. It has a different 4 wheel drive system than the Liberty. Flat towing a Dodge Nitro, can only be done if the drive shaft is removed. What GMC vehicles can be flat […]

Are hippos pink? The reason is that the hippo secretes two kinds of unique acids called “Hipposudoric acid” and “Norhipposudoric acid”. The former is reddish in color and often known as “blood sweat”, although it is neither blood nor sweat. The latter is is bright orange. Is a hippo sweat red? Within a few minutes […]

How do master keys work for multiple locks? Some locks are designed to work with two different keys. The change key will open only that specific lock, while the master key will open that lock and several others in a group. In these locks, a few of the pin pairs are separated by a third […]

What type of government replaced communism in Eastern Europe? By the summer of 1990, all of the former communist regimes of Eastern Europe were replaced by democratically elected governments. In Poland, Hungary, East Germany and Czechoslovakia, newly formed center-right parties took power for the first time since the end of World War II. What three […]

Can a parrot survive in the wild? Remember, parrots can thrive in the wild but once a parrot has been in captivity it can die in the wild. Parrots who are kept in captivity are safe from predators, have an abundance of food, and don’t have to worry about weather conditions that can make living […]

Are ferrets dangerous to birds? Smaller parrots may recognize ferrets as potential predators which could cause them to become stressed at the sight of them. Even strong parrot beaks can be punctured by ferret teeth. There is also concern about gram negative bacteria (which ferrets, cats, and people carry) that can be harmful for parrots. […]

Was the Gridiron Gang a true story? Gridiron Gang is a 2006 American sports drama film directed by Phil Joanou, and starring Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell and Kevin Dunn. It is loosely based on the true story of the Kilpatrick Mustangs during the 1990 season. What happened to the original Gridiron Gang? Camp […]

Why do ducks say quack? A female will make a quacking noise just before she starts laying her eggs, which scientists believe could be to tell other ducks she has found a mate and is claiming that spot for her nest. Mother ducks also use quacks to “talk” to their ducklings, who will come over […]

How did the Spanish react to the French fort in 1685? Having long been aware of French plans to settle in the lower Mississippi region, the Spanish responded imme- diately to the news of La Salle’s arrival on the Tejas coast in 1685. What happened to Lasalle during his time in Texas? Finally, a gross […]