Category: Social studies

How long would it take to get to Fiji by boat? Although a romantic proposition, arriving in Fiji by boat is tricky unless on a private yacht – it’s a five- to ten-day journey up from New Zealand depending on weather, or at least a month’s sailing across the Pacific from the US west coast. […]

Can flies fly in wind? A: When bugs fly, the four forces of flight affect them, similar to an airplane. If the wind is too strong, then the bug will not be able to fly into the wind, but instead would have to fly with the wind at their back. For this reason, using a […]

What is the biggest engine you can put in a 66 Mustang? Even with a more-complex, late-model, fuel injected, small-block engine such as this 5.0L there is still plenty of room. This 1966 is easily able to accommodate the 5.0L (or a 347 or larger stroker engine), even with the late-model’s serpentine-belt drive and related […]

Is the Q60 a VQ? And, alas, the Q60’s trunk remains small and somewhat challenging to load because of its high liftover. Whereas the G35’s sole engine was Nissan’s VQ 3.5-liter V-6 with 280 horsepower, today’s Q60 offers a three-engine lineup: one inline-four and two VR 3.0-liter V-6s, all three direct injected and turbocharged. What […]

What to know about owning a beagle? Beagles And Hunting. Beagles love to hunt. They Don’t Take Up A Lot Of Room. Your New Friend Will Love To Communicate. Boundary Training Is Important. Beagles Are Escape Artists. Lack Of Exercise Has Negative Outcomes. They Need Regular Grooming. Temperament Is No Concern. Are Beagles really that […]

Who started the 2014 Gaza conflict? According to the Israeli government, the operation began in response to the launch of over 100 rockets at Israel during a 24-hour period, an attack by Gaza militants on an Israeli military patrol jeep within Israeli borders, and an explosion caused by IEDs, which occurred near Israeli soldiers, on […]

Why did the United States fight on the side of the government in El Salvador? Carlos Humberto Romero in a coup on October 15, 1979. The U.S. feared that El Salvador, like Nicaragua and Cuba before it, could fall to communist revolution. Thus, Jimmy Carter’s administration supported the new military government with vigor hoping to […]

What size wire do I need for a 50 hp motor? Electrical motor wiring data – NEMA amps, starter size, HMCP size for motors ranging 1/2 to 500 hp Motor HP NEMA amps Phase Wires (AWG) 40 52 4 50 65 4 60 77 2 75 96 2 What is 3 phase wiring diagram? Three […]

Why is Milton Hershey a hero? Milton Hershey was a hero because he changed the chocolate industry. He also was a creator, selfless, and he was driven. Milton Hershey got a job making candy, which it led to his dream of making chocolate. Then in 1876, Milton Hershey started his own candy business. What is […]

Can I use brand names in my novel? Mentioning a brand name in a work of fiction is generally considered fair use* unless it goes so far as to infringe on the rights of the owner. Can you use band names in books? A phrase or title cannot be copyrighted and the band’s name can […]