Category: Sociology

How can you tell if an iPad has water damage? How can you tell? Most iPhones and iPads have a liquid contact indicator dot in the bottom of the headphone jack. If water has damaged the device, this dot will appear red or pink rather than the usual white or silver. How long leave wet […]

Are echinoderms Triploblastic? It was recognised that echinoderms, hemichordates and chordates – including vertebrates – were members of one evolutionary line, the deuterostomes, when all three groups were found to share the following four, basic developmental features: All are triploblastic: their three-layered bodies derive from three germ layers. Is a sea urchin Triploblastic? Phylum Echinodermata […]

What happens at the end of the red pony? Jody’s father wonders why the man has gone into the mountains and jokes that he saved him the trouble of burying the old horse. The story ends with Jody filled with longing and sorrow at thoughts of the old man, the rapier, and the mountains. What […]

How long does a ham hock last in the fridge? An uncooked hock is good for up to a week in the refrigerator or until its “use-by” date, whichever comes first. Once frozen, a ham hock remains food-safe indefinitely, but its flavor and quality are best within the first few months. Can smoked ham hocks […]

What is a African family? The traditional African system, composed of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, form both sides of parents, even unrelated persons, will be considered to be a “family” (Infield, 2001). In traditional African culture, there were ‘no orphans’ as parentless children were cared for within the kin system (Foster, 2002). What does it […]

Who first bred mules? The mule is “the most common and oldest known manmade hybrid.” It was likely invented in ancient times in what is now Turkey. They were common in Egypt by 3000 BCE. Why do they breed horses with donkeys? According to the ADMS: “The equine hybrid is easier to obtain when the […]

Does St George marry the princess? In the work, she is recast as a princess of Egypt. This work takes great liberties with the material, and makes St. George marry Sabra, and have English children, one of whom becomes Guy of Warwick. Alternative names given to the princess in Italian sources still of the 13th […]

Can I eat feta while pregnant? Feta cheese that’s been made from pasteurized milk is likely safe to eat because the pasteurization process will kill any harmful bacteria. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that pregnant women should only consider eating feta cheese they know has been made from pasteurized milk. Is Greek feta […]

How is liquidation value calculated? Liquidation value can be calculated by removing the value of all assets and liabilities of a company from its financial report. The subtraction of liabilities from assets will give investors the liquidation value. What is the liquidation value of a property? Liquidation value is the likely price of an asset […]

Does engine braking turn on brake lights? Generally, engine braking is used in conjunction with the vehicle brakes as conditions dictate so the brake lights are illuminated in most situations. If you’re concerned about following drivers not noticing your reduction in speed, apply and release the brakes at short intervals. Is engine braking illegal? Engine […]