Why do we need to protect the environment? Protects our Ecosystem Our environment is what houses and helps our ecosystem grow and thrive. Without protecting and taking care of our environment we’re putting so many lives at danger such as animals, plants and crops, and even our own. All of the ecosystems that make up […]
When did everyone start using smartphones?
When did everyone start using smartphones? Enabling technology for mobile phones was first developed in the 1940s but it was not until the mid 1980s that they became widely available. By 2011, it was estimated in Britain that more calls were made using mobile phones than wired devices. When was the first smartphone was launched? […]
Can you put Mentos in any drink?
Can you put Mentos in any drink? Getting the Best Eruption While you can use any carbonated beverage for the Mentos and soda project, there are a few tips to keep in mind to help get the best eruption: Let the soda warm up to room temperature. Like most chemical reactions, the process occurs more […]
How long was the first telegraph line?
How long was the first telegraph line? The first telegram in the United States was sent by Morse on 11 January 1838, across two miles (3 km) of wire at Speedwell Ironworks near Morristown, New Jersey, although it was only later, in 1844, that he sent the message “WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT” over the 44 […]
Does water always boil at 100?
Does water always boil at 100? Every schoolchild learns that, under standard pressure, pure water always boils at 100 degrees C. By the late 18th century, pioneering scientists had already discovered great variations in the boiling temperature of water under fixed pressure. Why does boiling water never rise above 100 degrees C? The answer is […]
Do people own houses in Israel?
Do people own houses in Israel? Home ownership In 2012, 67.9% of Israelis lived in homes that they owned and 26.9% in rented homes. What is the average price of a house in Israel? The average price of owner-occupied dwellings in Israel fell by 3.22% during the year to Q2 2020 to ILS 1,526,000 (US$449,576), […]
Why is kydex so popular?
Why is kydex so popular? Why is KYDEX so popular for knife sheaths? There are so many reasons why KYDEX is so popular. Usually as the knife is re-inserted into the sheath, you will hear a ‘click’ sound which helps you know your knife is safety secured. Some companies are going one step further than […]
How do plants absorb the sun?
How do plants absorb the sun? Plants contain a molecule called chlorophyll, and the chlorophyll is what absorbs the sunlight. The chlorophyll absorbs red and blue light, and they reflect green light. That chlorophyll absorbs the sunlight and excites electrons, and the electron is what is used to create the sugars or food for the […]
What does freedom from torture do?
What does freedom from torture do? We stand with survivors, providing therapy and support, and fighting for change together. We provide specialist psychological therapy to help asylum seekers and refugees who have survived torture recover and rebuild their lives in the UK. And we provide training for professionals working with torture survivors. What does right […]
Can they garnish a joint bank account?
Can they garnish a joint bank account? Creditors may be able to garnish a bank account (also referred to as levying the funds in a bank account) that you own jointly with someone else who is not your spouse. A creditor can take money from your joint savings or checking account even if you don’t […]