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What did schools teach in the 1800s? Teachers taught subjects including reading, writing, arithmetic, history, grammar, rhetoric, and geography (you can see some 19th century textbooks here). What were the curricular subjects in colleges before research universities? Early Modern universities initially continued the curriculum and research of the Middle Ages: natural philosophy, logic, medicine, theology, […]

Can a glider fly forever? How long can I stay up? Gliders can remain flying as long as there is lift available. Using thermals, this is about 8 hours. By using prevailing winds blowing up a slope, a glider can be flown for as long as the wind is blowing. What is the difference between […]

Can you freeze a fresh hide? Freezing is okay. If freezer space is at a premium, follow our instructions on our salting page or get the hide to us asap! For hair-on tanning, it is critical that the hide be kept in good condition and that we receive it as soon as possible. A hide […]

What happens if I use the wrong resistor? The equipment will cease to function in short order either by the resistor itself burning up, or by the heat it generates burning up an adjacent component or possibly the circuit board its mounted on or even foil pattern on the circuit board, or maybe all three. […]

Did Billy try to kill Adam? Billy has tried to kill Adam in the past, thus he is the perfect scapegoat for the crime. Who tried killing Adam Newman? Connor, at the time, was sick so Chelsea called Nick to help her get medication for Connor in town while Adam stayed at the cabin, seen […]

What is the best Emma adaptation? Clueless What movies are based on Jane Austen? The Best Jane Austen Film Adaptations Pride and Prejudice, 1995. Courtesy of AMC/BBC. Sense & Sensibility, 1995. Persuasion, 1995. Emma, 1996. Jane Austen’s Emma, 1996. Mansfield Park, 1999. Pride & Prejudice, 2005. How many movies are based on Jane Austen? Austen’s […]

How did the saber tooth cat defend itself? That’s where the powerful arms come in. These predators might have pinned victims down with their heavily muscled forelimbs to protect their teeth from fracturing as they bit struggling prey, Meachen-Samuels said. In an arm-wrestling match of sorts, the researchers compared saber-tooth arms with those of other […]

What is attempted poisoning? Definition. The legal definition of “attempted murder by poisoning” in Nevada is when someone willfully and maliciously administers poison … or causes poison to be administered … to a person with the intent to kill that person. He’s rushed to the hospital where he nearly dies. What are homicidal poisons? The […]

What are the requirements to work at Universal Studios? In order to be considered, you must have ALL of the following qualifications: A Performance and/or Public Speaking Background. Enthusiastic, Friendly, Outgoing Personality. Mature Attitude/Self Confidence. Television & Film Knowledge. Excellent Speaking Voice. Exceptionally Well-Groomed Appearance. How do I get a job at Universal Studios Orlando? […]

What do you think is the art form of Cabrera Benedicto? Benedicto Cabrera, better known as BenCab, is considered the preeminent Filipino painter of his generation. Primarily figurative, Cabrera’s work often depicts woman and occasionally men wrapped in swirling, bundled fabrics and capes. What kind of artist is Ben Cabrera? Painting What is the contribution […]