Category: Thanksgiving

How long is a four score? How long is four score and four years? Lincoln’s address starts with “Four score and seven years ago.” A score is equal to 20 years, so he was referencing 87 years ago — 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed. How many years do four score and seven […]

What was the game they played in friends? The Contest (or “the game”, “the test”, “the bet”‘ or “the quiz” as it is referred to, since there is no official title) is a list of questions that Ross created as a bet between Monica and Rachel and Joey and Chandler in “The One With The […]

Why did Pizza Hut decline? Why Pizza Hut fell behind in the pizza wars In 2017, Domino’s overtook Pizza Hut as the largest pizza chain by global sales. In July 2020, Pizza Hut’s largest U.S. franchisee, NPC International, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling under the burden of $1 billion in debt. How […]

What are the uses of descriptive research? The purpose of descriptive research is, of course, to describe, as well as explain, or validate some sort of hypothesis or objective when it comes to a specific group of people. What are the major purposes for which descriptive research is conducted? The goal of descriptive research is […]

Does coal mining contaminate groundwater? Coal mining Mining operations can negatively impact water supplies, often with long-lasting effects. The fundamental issue involves contamination of nearby rivers, lakes, and aquifers by what comes out of a coal mine—usually highly acidic water containing heavy metals like arsenic, copper, and lead. Does underground mining contaminate water? Water running […]

How do you manufacture water taps? Faucet Manufacturing Process Metal casting: It is also known as hard mold manufacturing. It is a casting method of pouring liquid metal into a metal casting to obtain a shape. Sand casting: It is a traditional casting process. Gravity casting: It is also known as metal casting. What are […]

Can I change a starter motor myself? You can buy a new starter, which is rather expensive, or you can buy a rebuilt starter, which is just as good as a new one [source: Allen]. If the problem is really your starter, save yourself a trip to the mechanic and replace it yourself. Here’s how […]

How much would one pound in 1965 be worth today? £1 in 1965 is equivalent in purchasing power to about £18.41 in 2017, an increase of £17.41 over 52 years. The pound had an average inflation rate of 5.76% per year between 1965 and 2017, producing a cumulative price increase of 1,740.58%. How much was […]

How does government control money supply? The Fed uses three main instruments in regulating the money supply: open-market operations, the discount rate, and reserve requirements. By buying or selling government securities (usually bonds), the Fed—or a central bank—affects the money supply and interest rates. What is the contractionary monetary policy? Contractionary Policy as a Monetary […]

When did Theodor Schwann find the cell theory? 1838 What was Theodor Schwann’s cell theory? By the late 1830s, botanist Matthias Schleiden and zoologist Theodor Schwann were studying tissues and proposed the unified cell theory. The unified cell theory states that: all living things are composed of one or more cells; the cell is the […]