Category: Sociology

How is E coli beneficial and harmful to humans? Some strains of E. coli can cause serious harm — or even death — to humans, while many others live peacefully in human intestines, aiding in digestion and even defending its host against harmful microbes. Research on some strains has led to scientific breakthroughs and useful […]

How much wood does it take to make a toothpick? It weighs about 60 000 metric tonnes. Assuming that 50% of the the weight consist of wood, that 50% of all wood is converted into toothpicks and that a toothpick weighs about 0.100 g, it is about 150 billion pieces. How many toothpicks can one […]

What does my Jaguar warranty cover? 2016 and newer vehicles feature Jaguar EliteCare, our best in class, 5-year/60,000-mile coverage, which includes a New Vehicle Limited Warranty, complimentary scheduled maintenance and roadside assistance, plus the extraordinary Jaguar InControl® Remote and Protect™ technology. Is my Jaguar under warranty? For the first three years/1 00 000 kms (which […]

What was an overseers job? An overseer, also called a supervisor or a foreperson, performs a job title that entails providing instructions, guidance and orders to junior employees. Overseers typically supervise factory, construction and other manual labor workers. What did slaves call overseers? “Slaves under the overseers whip.” 1849. Image courtesy of LearnNC. Overseers is […]

How long does it take for a bump on forehead to go away? A bump that doesn’t get smaller within a few days should also be checked out by a doctor. Usually, hematomas disappear on their own and require no treatment. Icing a bump immediately after an injury may help keep the swelling to a […]

Can family stay overnight in hospice? Continuous Care Also, if a patient is actively dying and the family needs support, a hospice nurse may stay overnight. Not all families and patients need continuous care during this time. In fact, hospice can prepare most families for the passing of a loved one. What does organ failure […]

How do you cite a web page? Cite web postings as you would a standard web entry. Provide the author of the work, the title of the posting in quotation marks, the web site name in italics, the publisher, and the posting date. Follow with the date of access. Include screen names as author names […]

What are 5 examples of echinoderms? ECHINODERMS Sea star or starfish (Asteroidea) Brittle stars, basket stars, serpent stars (Ophiuroidea) Sea urchins, heart urchins and sanddollars (Echinoidea) Holothurians or sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea) Feather stars and sea lilies (Crinoidea). Are spiders echinoderm? No, spiders are not Echinodermata, like insects, spiders belong to the Arthropoda phylum of animals, […]

How does acidity affect germination? High pH negatively affected the germination rate of seeds from most species, but had no effect on the per cent germination of any of the species. The higher concentration of the nutritious solutions affected negatively the germination level and rate. These differences in germination are species dependent. How does acid […]

How many miles is a hybrid good for? Most hybrid car manufacturers say a hybrid battery lasts 80,000 to 100,000 miles. However, with the right maintenance and basic auto repair, hybrid owners have reported some batteries lasting up to 150,000 miles and even up to 200,000 miles. Does mileage matter on a hybrid? For Hybrid […]