Category: Social studies

Where is Meredith Vieira today? Meredith Vieira has kept busy since leaving Today Her most recent endeavor is as the host of the daytime game show 25 Words or Less, which premiered in 2019 (via Variety). Like millions of other Americans, Vieira has spent 2020 in quarantine, as reported by Closer Weekly. How old is […]

Where do people from France immigrate to? In 2018, 13% of immigrants in France were born in Algeria; 11.9% in Morocco; 9.2% in Portugal; 4.4% in Tunisia; 4.3% in Italy; 3.8% in Turkey; and 3.7% in Spain. Half of France’s immigrants (50.3%) come from these seven countries. Why did people emigrate from France? The reasons […]

Which countries use organic farming? The countries with the most organic agricultural land are Australia (27.4 million hectares), Argentina (3 million hectares), and China (2.3 million hectares). See page 34 for the detailed results of the FiBL survey. Currently, 1.2 percent of the world’s agricultural land is organic. Which country is first in organic farming? […]

Is the Grand Canyon on Route 66? The magical Grand Canyon National Park is just north of Route 66 and is worth the slight detour. This 200-mile-long, dramatic canyon of the Colorado River is a destination in and of itself, and is easily one of the best natural formations along the historic route. Does Route […]

What is up with elf on the shelf? Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas tradition where a special scout is sent to your home from the North Pole to encourage kids to behave themselves. The idea is that Santa’s little helper watches the children by day, and each night, it returns to the North […]

Is flushing your ears safe? Do flush the ear gently, as a forceful flow of water can damage the ear. Do avoid sticking any objects into the ear, this causes the wax to be pushed further into the ear. Do use ear drops to loosen the wax if this is a common problem. Can coconut […]

What does it mean to get loose in Nascar? LOOSE: Also known as oversteer. This occurs when the rear tires of the stock car have trouble sticking in the corners. This causes the car to fishtail as the rear end swings outward while running through the corners. What does a loose race car mean? When […]

Why does Kevin give Max a blank book? In the novel Freak the Mighty, Kevin is succumbing to his lifelong illnesses caused by birth defects in the hospital. Kevin gives Max a blank notebook to remember the adventures they have had over the previous year. What is the message of Freak the Mighty? The theme […]

What is the Girl Scout code? The Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and […]

What is the best way to cook frozen lasagna? To eat, remove the lasagna from the freezer and let thaw in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Remove the plastic wrap and lid, but keep the foil on the top of the lasagna. Preheat the oven to 350, and cook the lasagna for 55-65 […]