When someone says good luck What do you reply? The most obvious and basic response to anyone wishing one good luck on any occasion is “thank you” or any of its many variants. “You too” can be added when appropriate, but would not be if the other person is not in the situation, whatever it […]
What was happening before the Declaration of Independence?
What was happening before the Declaration of Independence? Before the United States of America formed in 1776, the 13 colonies were ruled by Great Britain. The British government then attempted to directly tax the colonists through the Stamp Act of 1765, which required all legal documents and printed materials to have a stamp that could […]
What is another name for New Jersey?
What is another name for New Jersey? The Garden State New Jersey/Nicknames Abraham Browning of Camden is given credit for giving New Jersey the nickname the Garden State. According to Alfred Heston’s 1926 two-volume book Jersey Waggon Jaunts, Browning called New Jersey the Garden State while speaking at the Philadelphia Centennial exhibition on New Jersey […]
Does mileage matter when renting a car?
Does mileage matter when renting a car? When renting a car that does not have unlimited mileage, the rental company will have a mileage cap on how many miles that can driven per day or per rental period. If driving more miles than the cap allows, it is necessary to pay for that mileage. How […]
Who is in the Eurosystem?
Who is in the Eurosystem? The Eurosystem comprises the ECB and the NCBs of those countries that have adopted the euro. The Eurosystem and the ESCB will co-exist as long as there are EU Member States outside the euro area. Which countries are in the ECB? Members of the European Union and the euro area […]
What were horses originally used for?
What were horses originally used for? Horses were initially kept for meat and milk, according to Oklahoma State University. They became a valuable resource for people living on the central Asian steppes, where horses are still eaten and milked today. What were horses used for in the 1800s? Horses in the 1800s were used for […]
How do we know that Harappans had trade relations with the Mesopotamians?
How do we know that Harappans had trade relations with the Mesopotamians? Trade relations with Mesopotamia have been proved with the discovery of Mesopotamian seals in the cities of the Indus Valley Civilization and Harappan seals in the ancient cities of Mesopotamia. What did the Harappans trade with Mesopotamia? Other trade goods included terracotta pots, […]
What are the top 5 religions in China?
What are the top 5 religions in China? The government formally recognizes five religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism, and Islam. In the early twenty-first century there has been increasing official recognition of Confucianism and Chinese folk religion as part of China’s cultural inheritance. Why does China block the Internet? The reasons behind the Internet censorship […]
What things have exoskeleton?
What things have exoskeleton? Examples of animals with exoskeletons include insects such as grasshoppers and cockroaches, and crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters, as well as the shells of certain sponges and the various groups of shelled molluscs, including those of snails, clams, tusk shells, chitons and nautilus. Where would you find an exoskeleton? An […]
What does accessibility mean?
What does accessibility mean? Accessibility can be viewed as the “ability to access” and benefit from some system or entity. This is about making things accessible to all people (whether they have a disability or not). What does accessibility mean for people with disabilities? “Accessible” means a person with a disability is afforded the opportunity […]