Category: Social studies

Who is the original inventor of WiFi? Hedy Lamarr Why was WiFi originally invented? Wifi 101 tells the story behind the creation of wifi technology in a radio-physics lab at CSIRO in the 1990s. The team recognised the problem of reverberation, where in confined spaces radio waves bounce off surfaces such as furniture and walls, […]

What is an assessment lien? An assessment lien is a legal claim or “hold” on an owner’s unit or lot making the property collateral against delinquent assessments, whether regular or special assessments, owed to the association. What is an equitable lien in real estate? equitable lien. n. a lien on property imposed by a court […]

Is it harder to run on a dirt track? There are a couple of factors that make running on dirt trails harder than running on pavement. Dirt trails tend to be narrower and have protruding tree roots and rocks. As a result, you need to make sure that you clear these obstacles on each stride. […]

Who was Obama czars? Summary table – Number of czars per administration President’s name Party Number of appointees George H. W. Bush R 3 Bill Clinton D 11 George W. Bush R 49 Barack Obama D 50 Is Czar still used? With many czars, the challenge of managing them grows, such as was lampooned by […]

What are the stages of Giardia lamblia? Giardia has one of the simplest life cycles of all human parasites. The life cycle is composed of 2 stages: (1) the trophozoite (see the first image below), which exists freely in the human small intestine; and (2) the cyst, which is passed into the environment. No intermediate […]

Can I use cookie cutters for donuts? Donut Metal Cookie Cutter is a silver metal cutter that is round with a hole cut-out the center and perfect for cutting out donuts. Whether your are creating sweet treats for a party, event, or just yourself, make it simple with the right tools! How do you use […]

How do I get to Enterprise at JFK? Where is the ENTERPRISE Rental Desk at JFK Airport? UPON ARRIVAL PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO THE AIR TRAIN, PLEASE TAKE THE AIR TRAIN TO FEDERAL CIRCLE (RENT A CAR STATION). THE SHUTTLES WILL BE PARKED IN FRONT. OUR LOCATION IS A 1 MINUTE SHUTTLE BUS RIDE […]

Where is Fairtrade apple from? The fruit is grown for Waitrose on the Vuki Trust farm in the Grabouw region of South Africa. Where do fair trade products come from? The Fairtrade system is made up of: Three regional producer networks that represent farmers and workers in Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the […]

What was the subject of a century of dishonor? A Century of Dishonor Author Helen Hunt Jackson Language English Subject Injustices to the Native Americans in the United States. Genre Non-fiction Published 1881 (publication year) What was Helen Hunt Jackson’s goal in writing a century of dishonor? The book A Century of Dishonor by Helen […]

Can you use your phone on a plane 2019? Although the FCC governs the use of cellular phones on planes, the Federal Aviation Administration governs the use of electronic devices on planes. If a device doesn’t interfere with the aircraft’s communication or navigation systems, it can be used on planes. What happens if you don’t […]