Category: Social studies

When did World Wide Web launch? A How old is the World Wide Web? Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist, invented the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989, while working at CERN. The web was originally conceived and developed to meet the demand for automated information-sharing between scientists in universities and institutes around the world. Who […]

Is RCA an AV? RCA AV Cable The Radio Corporation of America cable – better known as the RCA cable – is one of the oldest AV cables still in use today, originally introduced in the 1940s. RCA cables have been used with many standard definition devices such as cable boxes, gaming consoles and DVD […]

How fast does a 1979 Camaro go? Performance 0 – 60 mph 8.0 s Top speed 202 kph (126 mph) How fast is the 4 cylinder Camaro? Cut to 2017: Chevrolet is counting on a 2.0L, 4-cylinder turbo engine able to generate 275 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, impressive numbers for a 4-cylinder. Not […]

Why does my car AC squeal when I turn it on? A loud squeal is produced when the A/C is turned on. This symptom is usually caused by a loose or worn air conditioning compressor belt. When the A/C is activated the compressor is engaged. If the belt is loose or worn the belt can […]

What is the tradition of Iraq? Iraq has long reflected cultural diversity. Although Iraqis generally are a religious and conservative people, there are strong secular tendencies in the country. Iraq is a Muslim nation with Arabic and Kurdish as its official languages. As such, Islamic holidays are celebrated. What is Iraq known for economically? Petroleum […]

Is ear popping a good sign? Having clogged ears can be uncomfortable and may muffle your hearing. When this happens, popping your ears may help. Popping your ears is generally safe. It usually requires little more than moving your mouth muscles. Why do I feel popping in my ear? Clogged eustachian tubes. They help keep […]

What is a male horse called? stallion What does REUN mean in Afrikaans? Afrikaans English reun castrated horse; dog; gelding; male dog reunperd castrated horse Why is a male horse called a stallion? The term is derived from Proto-Germanic *kultaz (“lump, bundle, offspring”) and is etymologically related to “child.” An adult male horse, if left […]

Can I hook up 8 ohm speakers to a 4 ohm amplifier? Yes, you can use 8 ohm speakers with a 4 ohm amplifier. Just wire two 8 ohm speakers of the same wattage in parallel. How do I change my 8 ohm speakers to 4 ohms? To convert an 8-ohm speaker to 4 ohms, […]

Where do worry dolls originate? Worry dolls (also called trouble dolls; in Spanish, Muñeca quitapena) are small, hand-made dolls that originate from Guatemala. According to legend, Guatemalan children tell their worries to the Worry Dolls, placing them under their pillow when they go to bed at night. What is the Mayan legend behind the worry […]

How much does a drywall screw weight? I’ve always had the question of how much weight can a single screw into a drywall withstand? It’s hung with 5 screws. The whole thing weighs approximately 50kg (110 pounds) so we can say that each screw holds approximately 10kg (22 pounds). How much weight can 2 drywall […]