Category: Social studies

What is a fencing foil made out of? Foils have standardized, tapered, rectangular blades in length and cross-section that are made of tempered and annealed low-carbon steel—or maraging steel as required for international competitions. To prevent the blade from breaking or causing harm to an opponent, the blade is made to bend upon impact with […]

How did hockey get invented? However, hockey developed from stick-and-ball games played in the British Isles, particularly hurling (Ireland), shinty (Scotland) and bandy (England). These games shared a very similar basic structure and have been documented from the 14th century. Who came up with hockey? The contemporary sport of ice hockey was developed in Canada, […]

How do you change wiper blades on a 2010 Dodge Journey? Start on the driver’s side of your Journey. Most blades are held in place with a tiny clip. Push that clip up towards the arm and push the blade backwards, as if you were sliding it down the wiper arm. What size is the […]

Do flies feel pain when you swat them? They don’t feel ‘pain,’ but may feel irritation and probably can sense if they are damaged. Even so, they certainly cannot suffer because they don’t have emotions. Do bugs feel pain when they lose a leg? Summary: Scientists have known insects experience something like pain, but new […]

Is it safe to reheat cooked mussels? The answer is yes. Mussels are edible leftover because they’re cooked and have been eaten. Mussels that have been cooked should not be reheated in the microwave as they are prone to becoming rubbery and overcooked when heated up again, which will remove any of the moisture or […]

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How does tourism affect Wales? The economic impact of tourism on Wales is compared with that on the UK as a whole. Tourism sustains 10% of total employment in Wales compared with 6% in the UK, and tourism receipts as a percentage of GDP are also higher in Wales. Why is tourism important to Wales? […]

Where are snowy egrets found? The snowy egret breeds on the Atlantic Coast, the Pacific Coast, and the Gulf Coast. It is also found in some inland areas. It winters from California south to South America on the west coast and from Virginia south to the Caribbean on the east coast. Is an egret a […]

When did Hippocrates go to school? Historians believe Hippocrates traveled throughout the Greek mainland and possibly Libya and Egypt practicing medicine. Known for his teaching as much as his healing abilities, Hippocrates passed on his medical knowledge to his two sons and started a school for medicine on the island of Kos around 400 BCE. […]

What is brisket made of? Brisket is a large cut of beef coming from the breast of beef or veal. It is a tough cut full of connective tissue and often has a layer of fat cap on top and fat marbled throughout the beef. Is smoked brisket healthy? In just about the most exciting […]