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What is between the ground surface and a confined aquifer? A confined aquifer is an aquifer below the land surface that is saturated with water. Water-table aquifers are usually closer to the Earth’s surface than confined aquifers are, and as such are impacted by drought conditions sooner than confined aquifers. Learn more: Aquifers and Groundwater. […]

How was Earth Day created? The First Earth Day in April 1970 Because there was no EPA, no Clean Air Act, no Clean Water Act. In spring 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to force this issue onto the national agenda. Twenty million Americans demonstrated in different U.S. cities, and it […]

Can you buy liquor on Sunday in Wisconsin? Wisconsin – Sale is not controlled by the state. On-premise from 6 A.M to 2 A.M. Sunday – Thursday but until 2:30 A.M. Friday – Saturday, no closing time on New Year’s Day. Alcohol sale is allowed in liquor stores only. What time can you buy liquor […]

How do you dress like a gypsy? Skirts and maxi is a gypsy style identification. But a flared jeans is another must have if you want a chic boho look. The denim with skin fitting won’t go with the whole bohemian look. So the one thing that will give justice to the Mexican fiesta top […]

What is the Egyptian black cosmetic? Galena eye paint (later termed Kohl in Arabic from the Akkadian word for the cosmetic) was widely applied in Ancient Egypt. Upper eyelids were painted black and lower ones were colored green, as depicted in ancient texts that describe the use of both black galena and green malachite. Why […]

Is there such thing as a wish fairy? Chrissie the Wish Fairy is the 7th fairy in the Holiday Special Fairies series. How do you get a fairy wish? Unlike many other wish granting organizations, the Fairy Foundation grants wishes solely to adults….To be eligible for a wish you must: be facing a life-threatening medical […]

Where did Henry Ford start his business? Detroit Automobile Where was the first Ford car made? Detroit, MI Where was Ford cars made? At first only a few cars a day were produced at the Ford factory on Mack Avenue, Detroit, where two or three men worked on each car built from components made to […]

How do Hong Kong elections work? Every four years, half of the unicameral Legislative Council of Hong Kong’s seventy seats representing the geographical constituencies are returned by the electorate; the other thirty five seats representing the functional constituencies are elected through smaller closed elections within business sectors. Does Hong Kong have a separate government? Hong […]

Can you give a pregnant mare ace? “Many people also use acepromazine, which is more of a calming agent (tranquilizer) than a sedative.” While none of these are labeled for use in pregnant mares, she says they typically don’t cause serious side effects. Still, ask yourself why you are giving sedation and if it’s necessary. […]

How do you maintain a positive nitrogen balance? It’s called protein. When you eat protein, your body breaks the protein down into amino acids. Those amino acids are then used to repair and grow new muscle fibers. When you consume an adequate amount of protein, your body will experience something called a positive balance of […]