Category: Social studies

Is the Fig Newton named after Isaac Newton? The first Fig Newtons were baked at the F. A. Kennedy Steam Bakery in 1891. The product was named after the city of Newton, Massachusetts, and contrary to popular belief, has nothing to do with Sir Isaac Newton. When did Fig Newtons come out? 1891 Why is […]

What is the purpose of civil rights? The Civil Rights Movement was an era dedicated to activism for equal rights and treatment of African Americans in the United States. During this period, people rallied for social, legal, political and cultural changes to prohibit discrimination and end segregation. What are the United States Civil Rights? Examples […]

How do you change the oil on a Mercury Mariner? Oil & Filter Change Mercury Mariner (2005-2011) Find Oil Drain – Locate the oil drain plug underneath the vehicle. Find Oil Filter – Locate the oil filter. Remove Oil Cap – Take off the oil fill cap. Replace Cap – Put the oil fill cap […]

Is Quimper Pottery valuable? Sets of Quimper with plates, serving piece, cups, etc. can regularly command upwards of $5,000 to $7,500. Individual pieces such as vases featuring Breton folk tales or fish platters with exceptional hand-painted decoration bring thousands of dollars or more from Quimper collectors. Is Quimper Pottery still made? Quimper faience is produced […]

What happened to George Nelson in O Brother Where Art Thou? Baby Face Nelson was indeed a bank robber from this era who is responsible for a number of daring crimes. However, Nelson was killed in 1935, two years before the events of this film. Also, he was killed in a shootout with police rather […]

What kind of meat is fowl? Occasionally, fowl is used interchangeably with poultry, to mean the flesh of that same kind of bird when it’s eaten; you could describe your family as being fond of pork, beef, and fowl. How do you make fowl tender? How To Cook A Tough Chicken Brine the Bird. Photo […]

When your teenage daughter hurt your feelings? If your child hurts your feelings, allow yourself a “cool down” period before you talk to them. This will help you to stay calm. Communicate with your teen and be an active listener. Validate your teen’s feelings, which helps to dissipate anger. How do I reconnect with my […]

How many square feet does a 80lb bag of concrete cover? 4 sq feet in that amount of cement. How many cubic feet are in a 80 pound bag of mortar? 6 cubic feet How many 80lb bags of concrete do I need? An 80# bag of pre-mixed cement, sand and gravel (CONCRETE) is 0.6 […]

What primary elements make up oil? Crude oil is composed of hydrocarbons, which are mainly hydrogen (about 13% by weight) and carbon (about 85%). Other elements such as nitrogen (about 0.5%), sulfur (0.5%), oxygen (1%), and metals such as iron, nickel, and copper (less than 0.1%) can also be mixed in with the hydrocarbons in […]

What is the function of plain flour in shortcrust pastry? Flour provides the structure in baked goods. Wheat flour contains proteins that interact with each other when mixed with water, forming gluten. It is this elastic gluten framework which stretches to contain the expanding leavening gases during rising. The protein content of a flour affects […]