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Why did farmers in the 1800s want inflation? Many of the farmers wanted some inflation so that they could get enough money for their crop so that they could make the payments to the bank. The farmers knew that the only way they could get inflation would be by increasing the money supply. At that […]

Is the honey badger the strongest animal? The honey badger is notorious for its strength, ferocity and toughness. It is known to savagely and fearlessly attack almost any other species when escape is impossible, reportedly even repelling much larger predators such as lion and hyena. Bee stings, porcupine quills, and animal bites rarely penetrate their […]

What is macroinvertebrate richness? Macroinvertebrates are invertebrates that are large enough to be seen with the naked eye. Some common macroinvertebrates found in wetlands include dragonfl, mayfly, and caddisfly nymphs, worms, snails, beetles, leeches, small crustaceans and other insects. What environmental parameters could affect the macroinvertebrate population? Some require cooler temperatures, relatively high dissolved oxygen […]

How big is a megalodon teeth? Megalodon teeth can be up to 7 inches long and were specialized for feeding on large, fleshy prey, such as whales and dolphins. What is the largest shark tooth ever found? A fossil hunter has found an enormous shark tooth, that was part of a megalodon fossil, at a […]

Is it hard to get a federal student loan? The government offers various types of federal student loans, each with different rules and requirements. Most don’t require a credit check or cosigner. However, some are only available to students who can demonstrate financial need—in other words, they don’t have another way to pay for college. […]

What effects does climate change have on China? This research brief examines four major biophysical climate change impacts on China’s environment: melting glaciers, rising sea levels, biodiversity loss, and increase in natural disasters. The rapid change in temperature has a direct and profound impact on glaciers. How does climate affect China’s economy? The effects of […]

When should I go to the doctor for a blister on my foot? It’s best to see your doctor about any infected blister in order to avoid complications, which can be very serious. I you notice a red streak moving up your leg, go to the emergency room immediately. This is a sign of cellulitis. […]

How is data written to a hard drive? Data is stored on a hard drive in binary code, using 1s and 0s. The information is spread out on the magnetic layer of the disk(s) and are read or written by the read heads that ‘float’ above the surface thanks to the layer of air produced […]

Is shrimp still good if it has freezer burn? Cooking Shrimp with Freezer Burn If your shrimp has noticeable freezer burn, don’t lose hope. You can still use the shrimp, although there are some ways to use it that might be better than others. When shrimp is freezer burnt, the most noticeable change is that […]

Who invented boxing? On 6 January 1681, the first recorded boxing match took place in Britain when Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle (and later Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica) engineered a bout between his butler and his butcher with the latter winning the prize. Is boxing part of Mexican culture? The tradition of boxing on […]