Category: Sociology

What does CFA franc mean? African Financial Community What is the name of Ivory Coast money? West African CFA franc Which African countries use francs? The West African CFA franc (French: franc CFA; Portuguese: franco CFA or simply franc, ISO 4217 code: XOF) is the currency of eight independent states in West Africa: Benin, Burkina […]

What does the Environmental Protection Agency do? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for the protection of human health and the environment. EPA: Provides technical assistance to support recovery planning of public health and infrastructure, such as waste water treatment plants. What did the EPA launched in 1994? 1994. EPA announces a new […]

Is Jungle Book a fairy tale? The Jungle Book is but the latest fairy tale/fantasy story that Walt Disney Pictures has turned into a live-action/CGI tentpole, drawing inspiration largely from the studio’s own previous animated film adaptation of the source material (in this case, Rudyard Kipling’s 1894 novel of the same name). What is the […]

Is a folktale and tall tale the same thing? Folk Tales are stories of a region that are passed down through the generations to teach a lesson or to entertain. Tall Tales, written in the language of the common people, often tell of life on the American frontier and contain larger-than-life characters who take part […]

What gets tar out of carpet? Moisten the affected area of the carpet with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let the tar stain sit for 1 minute. Blot with a paper towel to absorb any remaining stain. Apply a few paper towels directly onto the area with a weight and let it sit overnight. Will rubbing alcohol […]

Where does the oil go from the outlet side of the oil pump? Oil is pulled into the housing and through the gear teeth, where it is pressurized. The oil then exits the pump outlet and is sent to the engine. What are the three types of oil pumps? The type of pump used varies. […]

Why is my car overheating on the highway? The potential causes of a car overheating at highway speeds are a stuck thermostat, a restricted radiator, or a kinked hose. The fix could be as simple as replacing a radiator hose or your car could require a new radiator altogether depending on which problem you have […]

Can I order something online and pay with cash? Amazon is now making it easier for consumers to buy products through its online store with cash. The online retail giant on Monday announced a new service called Amazon Cash that lets consumers add paper money to their Amazon accounts and make purchases online with no […]

Who played Iris in Fame? Olivia Sproule What is the plot of Fame? Fame is a 1980 American teen drama film directed by Alan Parker. Set in New York City, it chronicles the lives and hardships of students attending the High School of Performing Arts (known today as Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School), from their […]

What is the meaning of Old No 7? The origins of the famous ‘Old’ No. 7 is on the bottle of Jack Daniel’s, but three rumors are that Daniel had seven girlfriends, that the number seven train was the one that carried his barrels, and that he lost one of his prized barrels of whiskey […]