Category: Social studies

Why is it called Pamplemousse? The word comes from ‘pompelmoes’, the Dutch word for ‘grapefruit’. ‘Pompelmoes’ in fact comes from the words ‘pompel’ and ‘limoes’: ‘pompel’ can be translated from Dutch as ‘fat’ or ‘swollen’, and ‘limoes’ is the Dutch word for lemon. What does the word pomplamoose mean? grapefruit Is Pamplemousse masculine or feminine? […]

What are Scottish neeps? The neeps are the yellowy-orange vegetable found next to the tatties. Serve with pepper and nutmeg. Sheep like them too. Simply put, a neep is a root vegetable and baffling item of Scottish cuisine. Is Haggis dangerous to eat? Haggis is usually quite healthy if eaten traditionally as a main meal […]

What is honeycomb material? Nomex honeycomb is made from Nomex paper — a form of paper based on Kevlar, rather than cellulose fibers. The initial paper honeycomb is usually dipped in a phenolic resin to produce a honeycomb core with high strength and very good fire resistance. How do you make Aluminium Honeycomb? Foil is […]

How long would it take a horse to travel 100 miles? A more fit horse may cover more distance if he is able to trot or canter for part of the time. 100 miles or 160 km in an Endurance competition on 1 horse where you are trying to win can be done in about […]

What makes a dentist great? Honesty and Compassion: A good dentist is also honest and compassionate. Dental problems can affect many areas of a person’s life, and dentists need to be sensitive to the problems caused by poor dental health. Communication Skills: Strong communication is one of the most important skills a dentist can have. […]

Is the iMac G3 worth anything? As of this writing for both the Mac IIsi and the iMac G3 I’d estimate about $50 each, I see these models selling on my local craigslist regularly. A rev A bondi blue iMac might be worth twice that. A G4 Cube or PowerMac G5 can go for $250. […]

Who wrote fast as you for Dwight Yoakam? Dwight Yoakam Who sang the song as fast as you? What year did Dwight Yoakam record fast as you? 1993 Who wrote a thousand miles from nowhere? Who sang the song thousand miles from nowhere? Who sang I will walk 500 miles? The Proclaimers When was a […]

What are the disadvantages of security? Disadvantages of Security Guards Modern live video surveillance systems offer many of the same advantages—without the large retainer or paycheck. Security guards expose employers to greater liability and insurance costs. Security guards passively monitor property, and are prone to boredom-related failure. Is an example of electronic security device? “Electronic […]

Can a liger beat a grizzly bear? The Liger will win. It is stronger and also has more length, and is also faster, as the bear is very fat. Ligers are less in weight, but some are reported to also reach to 2200 pounds, which is more than the bear. Could a liger kill a […]

What problems do Guatemalans still face today? Public Security, Corruption, and Criminal Justice Violence and extortion by powerful criminal organizations remain serious problems in Guatemala. Gang-related violence is an important factor prompting people, including unaccompanied children and young adults, to leave the country. What environmental issues are we facing? From air pollution to the depletion […]