Category: Social studies

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 […]

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? 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 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? Dosage: Drink a brew made with a 1-inch chunk of ginger three to four times a day for as long as symptoms last. If you’re taking it for nausea, you may feel relief within a few hours. For muscle soreness, drink regularly over multiple days to feel the […]

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? Once you turn your vehicle off, the daytime running lights will turn off as well. The daytime running lights can also turn off once the headlight switch turns on, or when the headlight switch is set to auto mode. How do you turn off the […]

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 […]

Where the shore temple is built? Mahabalipuram Why is it called Shore Temple? The Shore Temple (built in 700–728 AD) is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, south India. It is one of the oldest structural (versus rock-cut) stone temples of […]

How many months is a cat pregnant? Pregnancy in felines lasts about two months. A cat stays pregnant between 63 to 67 days, though it may be as long as 72 days. Often, a cat won’t display signs of pregnancy until two or three weeks into the term. That gives a pet owner a little […]