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What effect would drinking salt water have on a human? Drinking seawater or any kind of salt water increases the salinity of the blood. That actually draws water out of the cells, which ultimately shrivel and die, and the person drinking the water can die of dehydration. The mechanism responsible for this is osmosis. Why […]

How long do test cricket matches usually go on for? three to five days When did the Test match start? 1877 Is Ashes played every year? The two nations meet roughly every two years, with the winners claiming one of the most famous (and smallest) trophies in sport – the Ashes urn. It is held […]

What does midnight and December symbolize in The Raven? Midnight and December both symbolize something, the end. The hope of something new to happen. Midnight symbolizes the end of the day and start of a new day where things can get better. December symbolizes the end of the year, getting to start fresh and do […]

What NHL player has the most penalty minutes in one game? Stewart Randall Holt Who has the most penalty minutes in hockey? Tiger Williams What is the record for most fights in a hockey game? The NHL Record for Most Fights in a Single Game – 1929-30 Boston Bruins Eddie Shore Jersey. On this date […]

Why is Eucharist the most important sacrament? Roman Catholics believe that the bread and wine that is offered is the actual body and blood of Christ and another form of sacrifice. For Roman Catholics, the Eucharist is the most important act of worship. All Roman Catholics are encouraged to receive communion at least once a […]

What increases the rate of fermentation? The output from fermentation is ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide. For each degree that you increase the temperature within that range, you will increase the fermentation rate by three to five percent. A 10-degree rise in temperature within this range can achieve a 30 percent to 50 percent increase […]

What kind of gas does a 2002 Ford Explorer use? 2002 Ford Explorer 4WD Vehicle EPA Fuel Economy Annual Fuel Cost 2002 Ford Explorer 4WD 4.0 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular Gasoline 16 MPG 14 18 combined city/hwy city hwy 6.2 gal/100 mi $2,850 2002 Ford Explorer 4WD 4.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic 5-spd, […]

Are blood diamonds illegal? Diamonds that are not conflict-free are known as blood diamonds, which means they are illegally sold in order to finance devastating wars and terrorism. What is the problem with blood diamonds? The tragic result is bloodshed, loss of life, and shocking human rights abuses – from rape to the use of […]

How can I speed up frozen lasagna? The fastest way to cook frozen lasagna is to defrost it first but you must remember to pull it out the night before or take the time to use the defrost on your microwave. You can also cook it slightly faster in a convection oven as well. How […]

What is special about 15 September? Engineer’s Day is celebrated in India on 15 September every year to mark the tribute to the Indian Engineer Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. International Day of Democracy is observed on 15 September to remind people that democracy is about people. What happened on September 15 2008 with regard to […]