Which countries were part of Europe in 1914? The Alliances in 1914 Germany and Austria-Hungary had been close for a half century. Each agreed to support the other in case of war. The addition of Italy (despite its tensions with Austria-Hungary) formed the Triple Alliance. On the other side, France broke its isolation by allying […]
What is the longest high school football rivalry?
What is the longest high school football rivalry? This annual Thanksgiving Game is the oldest continuous rivalry in high school football. Lawrenceville School Big Red (New Jersey) vs. The Hill School Blues (Pottstown, Pennsylvania) (1887). Just 70 miles separate these two schools who annually meet in the final game of each season. Why is high […]
Are plankton drifters?
Are plankton drifters? Plankton are marine drifters — organisms carried along by tides and currents. The word “plankton” comes from the Greek for “drifter” or “wanderer.” An organism is considered plankton if it is carried by tides and currents, and cannot swim well enough to move against these forces. Are plankton active or passive swimmers? […]
Is emphysema a silent killer?
Is emphysema a silent killer? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease also known as the Silent Killer. The early stages of COPD are almost always unnoticeable as most people attribute the symptoms to an illness, old age, being out of shape, and/or smoking. Can you have emphysema and no cough? Emphysema […]
How much food should I feed my bull terrier?
How much food should I feed my bull terrier? Your dog’s daily portion of food should come to about 600 g. Tailor the amount of food your bull terrier receives to their activity level. An active dog that gets proper amount of exercise can afford to eat slightly more, while an older, less active dog […]
What causes hiccups all of a sudden?
What causes hiccups all of a sudden? Drinking carbonated beverages or too much alcohol. Stress. A sudden change in temperature. Swallowing air while sucking on candy or chewing gum. How do you stop the hiccups? Things you can do yourself to stop or prevent hiccups breathe into a paper bag (do not put it over […]
Is the elf on the shelf real?
How did Stalin gain power?
How did Stalin gain power? During Lenin’s semi-retirement, Stalin forged a triumvirate alliance with Lev Kamenev and Grigory Zinoviev in May 1922, against Trotsky. Upon Lenin’s death, Stalin was officially hailed as his successor as the leader of the ruling Communist Party and of the Soviet Union itself. What methods did Stalin use to gain […]
Is Harry Potter Deathly Hallows suitable for kids?
Is Harry Potter Deathly Hallows suitable for kids? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is a fantasy action movie that seems to be made for an older adolescent and adult audience. It is darker than previous Harry Potter movies, and contains more intense action violence and drama. At 146 minutes, it is also very long. […]