Category: Social studies

What is base and term currency? In terms of foreign exchange trading, currencies are quoted in terms of a currency pair. The base currency is the currency against which exchange rates are generally quoted in a given country. Examples: USD/JPY, the US Dollar is the base currency; EUR/USD, the EURO is the base currency. Which […]

How do I know what seat covers will fit my car? Have your vehicle information (year, make, and model) on hand, so that you can be sure to buy seat covers that will work with your car. Many car seat cover manufacturers will make covers that fit your car specifically. Others make more generic covers, […]

Is there a direct train from Manchester to Edinburgh? Is there a direct train from Manchester to Edinburgh (Waverley)? Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh (Waverley) without having to change trains. There are 54 direct trains from Manchester to Edinburgh (Waverley) each day. How far is Scotland from Manchester by car? […]

What is the difference between a news article and a feature article? A news article reports the facts: who, what, where, when, why, and how. It is written in a straightforward, concise reporting style. A feature article is a human interest story about a person, event, or place. What is feature news writing? Feature Journalism […]

How is the European Union Privacy different than the US? The essential difference between the US and EU when it comes to privacy laws and data protection is their point of focus. The US seems more concerned with integrity of data as a commercial asset, while the EU, with the GDPR, has firmly put individual […]

What spices can you add to soup? Fruit soups: anise, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mace, mint, nutmeg, rosemary. Seafood soups: basil, chives, curry powder, dill, garlic, ginger, marjoram, oregano, parsley, sage, savory, tarragon, thyme. Tomato soups: basil, bay leaf, chives, garlic, oregano, parsley, rosemary, savory, tarragon, thyme. What can you put in soup to make it […]

What is the difference between NZ and Aus flag? The flag is (somewhat) different BUT the Australian flag has two extra stars – a small one near the cross and a big one under the Union Jack. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s flag has just four stars but they are red with a white outline. Yes, the […]

Can US electrical appliances be used in Hong Kong? You can use your electric appliances in Hong Kong, because the standard voltage (220 V) is the same as in Hong Kong. So you don’t need a voltage converter in Hong Kong, when living in Hong Kong. Do us plugs work in Hong Kong? No; an […]

How do you remove a big rivet from a door regulator? Removing a rivet is fairly simple. You will have to select a drill bit which is large enough to drill out the center of the rivet but not large enough to bite into the metal of the door. Use the drill to remove the […]

What causes white smelly discharge during pregnancy? Yeast Infection Yeast live on your body and in your vagina all the time, but pregnancy creates the perfect conditions for yeast to breed. This could lead to a yeast infection, characterized by yellow or white discharge during pregnancy that’s chunky, thick, or resembles cottage cheese. Is thick […]