Category: Thanksgiving

How many members are there in the East India Company? The company established trading posts in Surat (1619), Madras (1639), Bombay (1668), and Calcutta (1690). By 1647, the company had 23 factories, each under the command of a factor or master merchant and governor, and 90 employees in India. What was the East India Company? […]

Why are retaining walls constructed? A retaining wall is a structure designed and constructed to resist the lateral pressure of soil, when there is a desired change in ground elevation that exceeds the angle of repose of the soil. Retaining walls are used for supporting soil laterally so that it can be retained at different […]

Where did Sean Connery live in Scotland? MarbellaEdinburgh Did Sean Connery live in Edinburgh? Thomas Connery was born at the Royal Maternity Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland on 25 August 1930; he was named after his paternal grandfather. He was brought up at No. 176 Fountainbridge, a block which has since been demolished. Where is the […]

What do you do if you get spice in your eye? Be really careful with hot peppers, which contain a fiery oil called capsaicin. It’s the same stuff used to make pepper spray. To keep it out of your eyes, wash your hands with soapy water….Caustic chemicals: Wash your eye with cool tap water or […]

How do I know if my gas fireplace is on? You might want to use a flashlight so you can see well. Most modern gas logs have an igniter button which will be a little red button. It’s the same kind you would see on a gas grill. If it doesn’t, you’ll need a long […]

What keeps a glider up in the air? The wings on a glider have to produce enough lift to balance the weight of the glider. If the glider flies fast enough the wings will produce enough lift to keep it in the air. But, the wings and the body of the glider also produce drag, […]

What is the use of Banaba? Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa L.) has been used as a folk medicine to treat diabetes in various parts of the world, primarily southeast Asia. The hypoglycemic affect of aqueous (hot water) and methanol extracts have been demonstrated in several animal models as well as a number of human studies. Does […]

What are the reasons for cultism? The major causes of cultism in tertiary institutions were influence of peer group; parental background; societal decadence; erosion of education standards; militarization of the Nigerian polity; lack of recreational facilities; quest for power and protection among others. What makes a person a cult leader? A cult of personality, or […]

What is the spark plug gap on a 2002 Dodge Neon? .035 What is the proper spark plug gap? The gap setting is different for each vehicle but most are somewhere between 0.028″ and . 060″. Consult the owner’s manual or Champion ® catalog to find the recommended setting for the vehicle you’re working on. […]

How do you find a book you forgot the title of? Google Books Search You can quickly view sample pages to ensure that the book you’ve found is the book you’ve been looking for. There are several other book databases you can find as well, such as Book Finder, Word Cat, LibraryThing, Book Sleuth, Goodreads, […]