Category: Sociology

What size is a normal hockey net? Under NHL rules, the opening of the goal is 72 inches (180 cm) wide by 48 inches (120 cm) tall, and the footprint of the goal is 40 inches (100 cm) deep. How do you measure the size of a hockey net? Measure the goal opening height and […]

Do groundhogs live underground? As the name would suggest, groundhogs live inside the ground. Their holes lead to the underground burrows that they call home. This is where they spend most of their time. Groundhogs use these tunnels as a place to stay safe from predators, and as an ideal place for hibernation and raising […]

What is prenatal screening for Down syndrome? The diagnostic procedures available for prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome are chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis. These procedures, which carry up to a 1% risk of causing a spontaneous termination (miscarriage), are nearly 100% accurate in diagnosing Down syndrome. How early in pregnancy can you test for […]

Are echinoderms ectothermic or endothermic? Closed circulatory system, chambered heart. Endo- or Ectothermic. Bilateral symmetry. Two pairs of jointed appendages (limbs, fins) Do sea urchins lay eggs? Sea urchins reproduce by sending clouds of eggs and sperm into the water. Millions of larvae are formed, but only a handful make it back to the shoreline […]

Can you buy ginger at the grocery store? A.: Fresh ginger is located in the produce section of the grocery store. Look for a knobby root with papery brown skin, often near the fresh garlic. Most stores stock it regularly, but if you can’t find it, ask the store’s produce manager to order it for […]

Does alcohol reduce risk of heart disease? In those studies, people who drank moderate amounts of alcohol (less than two drinks a day most days) had about a 20% lower risk of dying from heart disease — including heart attack, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and coronary artery disease — when compared to those who didn’t […]

How do you remove a shower drain flange? REMOVAL OF EXISTING SHOWER DRAIN BODY Remove drain cover with flat blade screwdriver. Remove the crown nut by unthreading it using needle nose pliers. Extract the compression seal exposing drain pipe and shower drain body. With mini hacksaw, make two vertical cuts approximately 1” apart through drain […]

Is the 3.4 V6 a good engine? To be fair, the 60 Degree V6 has always been a fairly reliable and low maintenance engine family. The fact that they are well known to survive hundreds of thousands of miles of abuse may be of some comfort when it comes time to shell out $700 to […]

How was Morrison discovered? The story claims that Manzarek was lying on the beach at Venice one day, where he accidentally encountered Morrison. He was impressed with Morrison’s poetic lyrics, claiming that they were “rock group” material. Subsequently, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore joined. How did Jim Morrison get into music? While the […]

What does Guatemala export the most? Top 10 Coffee, tea, spices: US$1.3 billion (11.8% of total exports) Fruits, nuts: $1.2 billion (11.2%) Knit or crochet clothing, accessories: $1.1 billion (10.3%) Sugar, sugar confectionery: $819 million (7.3%) Mineral fuels including oil: $503.9 million (4.5%) Animal/vegetable fats, oils, waxes: $491.3 million (4.4%) What types of things do […]