Reconstructing the story of humanity's past
How did Carothers discover nylon? In April 1930, a lab assistant working with esters — compounds which yield an acid and an alcohol or phenol in reaction with water — discovered a very strong polymer that could be drawn into a fiber. In 1935, Carothers found a strong polyamide fiber that stood up well to […]
What time is used in South Africa? South African Standard Time (SAST) is the time zone used by all of South Africa as well as Eswatini and Lesotho. The zone is two hours ahead of UTC (UTC+02:00) and is the same as Central Africa Time. What is the most southern point of South Africa? Cape […]
Is Malta 1st world? Is Malta a third world country? No, neither in the actual definition of “third world country”, nor in its connotative meaning is Malta a third world country. Why did the British leave Malta? On 1 April 1979 the last British forces left the island after the end of the economic pact […]
How do I get a blessing instead of communion? You can remain seated as others leave their pews and line up, or, if you accidentally find yourself following the herd to the altar, simply cross your hands over your heart. Rather than offering you Communion, the priest will give you a blessing, for which everyone […]
What does Romeo and Juliet say about hate? In Romeo and Juliet, the emotions of love and hate are the lifeblood of the play. Everything that happens seems to be caused by one, or both, of these two forces. Shakespeare frequently puts them side by side: ‘Here’s much to do with love but more with […]
Does Texas have a budget? The Texas budget process begins during the year prior to each regular session of the state’s Legislature, which are held in odd-numbered years. Each state agency prepares a detailed legislative appropriations request (LAR) under the guidelines of the state’s Legislative Budget Board (LBB). Why would I get a letter from […]
What city has the coordinates 51 N 0? Answer. London is located on the latitude 51 degree North and the longitude 0 degree West. What is 51st parallel? The 51st parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 51 degrees north of the Earth’s equatorial plane. It crosses Europe, Asia, the Pacific Ocean, North […]
What percent of the US flag is blue? 17.6% Is royal blue warm or cool? Simple. Cool Rider: Cool toned women, not surprisingly, look best in what we call “cool” colors like white, black, royal blue, gray, navy, etc. Think of colors that remind you of water, sea, and sky. Can warm skin tone wear […]
What led to growth of the middle class during the Gilded Age? Overview. During the Gilded Age, male and female office workers expanded the ranks of the middle class. Larger incomes and increased leisure time among middle- class workers fostered a culture of consumption and popular amusements in American cities. What is the Gilded Age […]
What are some major differences between Sparta and Athens? The main difference between Athens and Sparta is their government, economy, and society. Athenian society, which was based on trade, valued art and culture and was ruled under a form of democracy. Spartan society, on the other hand, was a militant society whose economy was based […]