What starts with X in the Olympics? There are no Summer Olympic venues that started with the letter ‘X’. This includes the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Is there a sport beginning with Z? ‘Z’ Sports Zorb Football — a team sport that was derived from […]
Is ammonia free hair color better for your hair?
Is ammonia free hair color better for your hair? “Yes, ammonia-free dye is less damaging” according to Randy Schueller, cosmetic chemist and writer of Beauty Brains.com which can be can be considered ‘safer’ than hair dye with ammonia. “High levels of ammonia are more damaging because of the higher pH” says Schueller. What are the […]
How is hickeys done?
How is hickeys done? When your partner sucks on and bites your skin, the pressure breaks little blood vessels under the surface. Those broken vessels release tiny spots of blood called petechiae. A collection of these blood spots forms a larger dark spot, which is basically a bruise. Do a hickey really hurt? While some […]
Why was Newgate prison built?
Why was Newgate prison built? As part of his Assize of Clarendon of 1166, he required the construction of prisons, where the accused would stay while royal judges debated their innocence or guilt and subsequent punishment. In 1188, Newgate was the first institution established to meet that purpose. What is the oldest prison in Connecticut? […]
Who helped build the Great Wall?
Who helped build the Great Wall? The main labor force were soldiers, led by generals. After the unification of China, the First Emperor of Qin ordered 300,000 soldiers to build the Great Wall. The supplementary labor force were peasants. Besides the soldiers, almost every emperor forced (male) farmers to help build the Great Wall. Who […]
What team should I use in Pokemon Black?
What team should I use in Pokémon Black? Swanna, Sigilyph, Archeops, Braviary, and Mandibuzz are all great choices, but Golurk can learn Fly too! The other slots can be filled by good stuff, like Gigalith, Scolipede, Krookidile, Vanilluxe, Haxorus, etc. After you choose Pokémon, just make sure to teach them good stuff from TMs. Is […]
Why do I need an AV receiver?
Why do I need an AV receiver? A/V receivers act as the nerve center of your home theater system. They perform a host of essential functions, including decoding your DVD’s surround sound formats, driving your loudspeakers, and switching between audio and video components. If you want high-quality surround sound, you need a high-quality A/V receiver. […]
What is the 3rd Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
What is the 3rd Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Let’s face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg’s father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other “manly” endeavors. Is […]
Why did the Mennonites leave Ukraine?
Why did the Mennonites leave Ukraine? The Mennonites were not assimilated into Ukrainian society because of both their conscious attempts to maintain a cohesive society of their own and the desire of tsarist authorities to keep them isolated from other social groups. Their most extensive interaction with Ukrainians was as employers of farm laborers. Why […]
How much is 100 grams in quarters?
How much is 100 grams in quarters? Quarters, for example, weigh slightly more than five and a half grams each, so 17 or 18 quarters will get you to just below or just above 100 grams in weight. Nickels weigh exactly five grams, so if you pile together 20, you’ll have 100 grams. How much […]