Category: Social studies

What mythical creature does Beatty compare Montag? Beatty is comparing Montag to Icarus who was a character in Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, Icarus’ father, Daedalus, fashioned two pairs of wings out of feathers, wax, and wooden frames to escape from King Minos’ labyrinth. What does Beatty tell Montag about the history of firemen? Captain […]

How did potato get its name? The word potato comes from batata, the Taino (a Caribbean language) word for sweet potato. The Spanish called it patata and that morphed into potato in English. The Inca name for this tuber was papa and indeed, in Spanish, that is still one of its common names. Does the […]

Can two artists create alter egos? 10 Alter Egos of the Music Industry Hank Williams as Luke the Drifter. Hank Williams Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust. David Bowie. The Beatles as Sgt. Prince as Camille. Bono as The Fly / MacPhisto / Mirrorball Man. Garth Brooks as Chris Gaines. Damon Albarn […]

What is the loft of a TaylorMade Burner sand wedge? It’s club to bridge the gap between a Sand Wedge (typically 56°) and a Pitching Wedge (typically around 48° or maybe a tad less), so you should normally expect the loft to be at or around 52°. How do you properly gap a wedge? What […]

Is an IRA and 401K the same thing? While both plans provide income in retirement, each plan is administered under different rules. A 401K is a type of employer retirement account. An IRA is an individual retirement account. Should I open an IRA with my bank? Opening an individual retirement account (IRA) with a credit […]

How are garments measured? How to measure a shirt Chest is measured along line A. Shoulder is measured along line B, from shoulder tip to shoulder tip. Sleeve Length is measured from point C to D to E. Back Length is measured along line F, on the back of the shirt from the seam at […]

What was the FTSE 100 in 2008? FTSE 100 and FTSE All-Share since 1986 Year FTSE-100 FTSE All-Share Index Index 2008 4434 2209 2007 6457 3287 2006 6221 3221 What was the lowest FTSE in 2008? The FTSE 100, which plunged by more than 10% in early trading, closed 8.85% lower at 3932.1 – a […]

Who is the brand ambassador of Lux in India? For Lux soap, ever since its 1929 India launch, it has featured some of Bollywood’s biggest stars as brand ambassadors – Madhubala, Waheeda Rehman, Sridevi, Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, Karishma and Kareena Kapoor, and even Shah Rukh Khan. Who was the first model for Lux soap? […]

What happened to Amy Herman? Before locking it, Josh then pushes her into the barrel along with Megan’s body. He loads the barrel into the car and then drives to a forest where, as Amy screams and begs for her life, he digs a huge pit. Before walking forward, Josh throws the barrel into the […]

What traits does a lizard have? Characteristics of Lizards Four limbs. External ears. Movable eyelids. A short neck. A long tail, which they can shed in order to escape from predators. They eat insects. What character is unique to reptiles? Unlike amphibians, who have moist, slimy skin, reptiles have dry, scaly skin. Some reptiles have […]