How does light affect invertebrates? Many invertebrates depend on the natural rhythms of day-night and seasonal and lunar changes to light levels. As a result artificial lighting has several negative impacts on a wide range of invertebrates including disrupting their feeding, breeding and movement which may reduce and fragment populations. How does light intensity affect […]
What does it mean when a sheriff serves you papers?
What does it mean when a sheriff serves you papers? Getting served just means that you have been given notice of a lawsuit, in this case by a debt collector. The Sheriff’s Office notifies defendants that they will be part of a legal action. This is called Serving Process or more commonly known as “serving […]
Should I style my hair left or right?
Should I style my hair left or right? The direction in which the cowlick spirals can actually tell you the direction your hair grows. That means if the spiral grows counter-clockwise, you should part your hair on the right. If it grows clockwise, you should part your hair on the left. Can you change the […]
Why is my hamster losing so much weight?
Why is my hamster losing so much weight? Older hamsters are prone to several health conditions that can lead to weight loss and death, even though the hamster is eating well. Diabetes is one. However, hamsters with diabetes or other endocrine disorders often drink a lot of water. Kidney failure is another possibility. Should I […]
What are the chances of dying while parachuting?
What are the chances of dying while parachuting? According to the United States Parachuting Association, there are an estimated 3 million jumps per year, and the fatality count is only 21 (for 2010). That’s a 0.0007% chance of dying from a skydive, compared to a 0.0167% chance of dying in a car accident (based on […]
How many times Trace Adkins almost died?
How many times Trace Adkins almost died? Trace Adkins Invincible in listing his many death-defying experiences. The list includes a tractor accident, an oil rig incident, two car accidents (one that required his nose be sewn back on) and being shot in the chest at point-blank range. Then-wife Julie Curtis did the shooting in February […]
Which hotdogs are kosher?
Which hotdogs are kosher? The primary difference between Kosher and non-Kosher hot dogs is that Kosher hot dogs do not contain pork. Kosher hot dogs also are made from beef or poultry that has been slaughtered according to Jewish law. Like other hot dogs, Kosher dogs contain high quality cuts of meat and spices. Does […]
Is apple cider vinegar harmful to plants?
Is apple cider vinegar harmful to plants? It can be used as a fertilizer to maintain healthy plants. Because apple cider vinegar is acidic, however, it is best to use it as a fertilizer for only acid-loving plants, such as blueberry bushes, gardenias and azaleas. The goal is to water down the vinegar significantly so […]
How do you translate half a number?
Can equations only contain letters?
Can equations only contain letters? You can use any letter you like, although and are commonly used to represent the unknown elements of equations. A letter used to substitute for a number in algebra is called a variable, because it stands for different numbers each time you use it. When there is no solution the […]