Category: Social studies

What is the origin of hobo? A hobo is a migrant worker or homeless vagrant, especially one who is impoverished. The term originated in the Western—probably Northwestern—United States around 1890. Unlike a “tramp”, who works only when forced to, and a “bum”, who does not work at all, a “hobo” is a traveling worker. Do […]

Why do hummingbirds flap their wings so fast? Small animals have to beat their wings faster than larger ones to stay aloft, and they risk losing muscle power in the process. Hummingbirds and insects have converged on the same solution: by using their muscles efficiently, they can produce a large amount of power with fast […]

How long are you registered with a dentist? Once registered, you stay on that dentist’s patient list for 24 months. This registration period will be extended if you return for another examination or further treatment during that period. How long does NHS dental registration last? Please treasure it. In short, there are two crucial points […]

Is there a movie about the Iditarod race? The Great Alone tells the story of Lance Mackey, an Alaskan dog musher born into an elite dog mushing family. His father, Dick Mackey, is a founding member and winner of the 1978 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Does the dog in iron will die? His sled […]

Is the iPod touch 5 still worth it? The iPod touch 5th gen is still good, although iOS 9 slows it down quite a lot so perhaps look for one on iOS 8. It can probably still download most apps and you can use the camera, iTunes and Apple Music and other stuff. How many […]

How do you get a fourth weapon in Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires? How to Unlock the 4th Weapon (Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires) The 4th Weapon can only be unlocked in Empire Mode. Just upgrade the Blacksmith skill in the weapon you are using to level 4. Then go to a stage and get 500 kills […]

Are ESP LTD any good? Are ESP guitars good? Yes, ESP guitars are indeed good. That’s because they’re assembled of high quality parts. A typical ESP guitar has a round, thin neck which makes it one of the most playable guitar brands. Are LTD guitars made by ESP? LTD Guitars is a subsidiary brand established […]

What is the culture in Haryana? The people of Haryana have their own traditions. The age old customs of meditation, Yoga and chanting of Vedic Mantras, are still observed by the masses. The seasonal and religious festivals glorify the culture of this region. The dance is said to be the mother of all arts. How […]

Does gold jewelry go with black? You cannot go wrong with gold jewelry matched with a black outfit. This is because it makes a perfect and super-simple way of dressing up, and the gold jewelry will stand out nicely against the black. Think of black as the most effortless way to dress up. Should I […]

What caused the cyanide spill in Romania? Dam failure On the night of January 30, 2000, a dam holding contaminated waters burst and 100,000 cubic metres (3,500,000 cu ft) of cyanide-contaminated water (containing an estimated 100 metric tonnes of cyanide) spilled over some farmland and then into the Someș river. What problems did the gold […]