How much do schools spend on paper each year? For the US as a whole, with schools using 32 billion sheets per year as much as $1.6 billion is spent on paper annually. How many hours do students spend in school a day? Average number of hours in the school day and average number of […]
Can elderberries ripen off the vine?
Can elderberries ripen off the vine? In most places, elderberries don’t come ripe until September, but in the South and Southern California they can ripen as early as late May, and here in NorCal we start getting ripe elderberries in late June. Once you get your elderberries you need to take the berries off the […]
Why are earthquakes unpredictable?
Why are earthquakes unpredictable? Why are big earthquakes so hard to predict? The signal has to happen only before large earthquakes and it has to occur before all big quakes. At the moment seismologists have failed to find those precursors – if they even exist. Are earthquakes cyclic and predictable? We present evidence that earthquakes […]
How many times can you use ginger?
Who invented sukiyaki?
Who invented sukiyaki? Yokohama opened the first sukiyaki restaurant in 1862 with Kanto-style sukiyaki which simmers the beef and vegetables in a stew of the sauce. In 1872, the Emperor celebrated the new year by eating meat. This popularized meat dishes among the Japanese people. Where is sukiyaki famous in Japan? Kyoto Hyoki Ginza Main […]
Can daytime running lights be turned off on Honda CRV?
What is meant by fluid dynamics?
What is meant by fluid dynamics? Fluid dynamics is “the branch of applied science that is concerned with the movement of liquids and gases,” according to the American Heritage Dictionary. Fluid dynamics is one of two branches of fluid mechanics, which is the study of fluids and how forces affect them. What is difference between […]
Is it cheaper to live in residence or off campus?
Is it cheaper to live in residence or off campus? Residence can be more expensive to live in because it is all inclusive. The cost of living in residence is fixed and usually includes Wi-Fi, furnishings, utilities, and your meal plan. Apartments can be much cheaper to live in but may include additional costs for […]
What is a ciborium and chalice?
What is a ciborium and chalice? The ciborium is usually shaped like a rounded goblet, or chalice, having a dome-shaped cover. Its form originally developed from that of the pyx, the vessel containing the consecrated bread used in the service of the Holy Communion. Medieval ciboria were small and often had spire-shaped covers above a […]
Which animals have females larger than males?
Which animals have females larger than males? Females are larger in many species of insects, many spiders, many fish, many reptiles, owls, birds of prey and certain mammals such as the spotted hyena, and baleen whales such as blue whale. As an example, in some species, females are sedentary, and so males must search for […]