Who was the first person in a photo? To celebrate the remarkable history of photographic science on World Photography Day, we take a closer look at the first photograph of a human ever taken. The earliest known photograph of a human appeared in a snapshot taken in 1838 by Louis Daguerre. Why do models not […]
What causes calipers to freeze up?
What causes calipers to freeze up? Caliper Slides – the slides located in the caliper can freeze due to lack of lubrication, corrosion or debris build-up. When the caliper cannot slide properly in or out, this causes the brake caliper assembly to stick. How do you fix a frozen caliper? To remove a caliper piston […]
What was the strategy to defeat Japan in the Pacific?
What was the strategy to defeat Japan in the Pacific? The Allied strategy to defeat Japan in the Pacific Ocean was a strategy called island hopping. After the attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the American military in the Pacific was severely depleted. What plan did MacArthur and Nimitz use […]
Who invented chewing gum and why?
Who invented chewing gum and why? In the late 1840s, John Curtis developed the first commercial spruce tree gum by boiling resin, then cutting it into strips that were coated in cornstarch to prevent them from sticking together. By the early 1850s, Curtis had constructed the world’s first chewing gum factory, in Portland, Maine. Who […]
What animal does neckbone come from?
What animal does neckbone come from? pork-neck-bones. A pork “neck bone” is the part of the hogs bone structure that goes from the top of the back bone to the shoulder. When the hog is broken down the neckbone is removed from the shoulder. They are used in many receipes, especially after they are smoked, […]
What happened to Josh from Paramore?
What happened to Josh from Paramore? He is best known as the former lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the rock band Paramore. Farro is currently pursuing his solo career as the lead vocalist and guitarist of his self-named band, Farro. His debut solo album, Walkways, was released independently to digital retailers on February 5, […]
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Why few plants live on the floor of tropical rainforests?
Why few plants live on the floor of tropical rainforests? The tropical rainforest has dense vegetation, often forming three different layers–the canopy, the understory, and the ground layer. The soil is, therefore, always shaded, and very little vegetation is able to survive at ground level. Why do some plants grow on the forest floor? The […]
Can flashlight batteries freeze?
Can flashlight batteries freeze? Any colder than that and you can probably expect to see greatly reduced performance in medium and high-drain flashlights and devices. According to an Energizer white paper (PDF), and another by Duracell (PDF), their alkaline batteries will work at freezing temperatures, albeit at greatly reduced capacity. Will storing batteries in a […]
What division is Florida State softball?
What division is Florida State softball? Division I Did Florida State girls win softball? FSU softball wins WCWS Championship opener over Oklahoma, one win away from national title. The Seminoles entered the Women’s College World Series Championship Series red hot, having won their last four games. Has Florida State won Softball World Series? Florida State […]