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environment and climate

What does springhaas mean?

Score: 4.7/5 (55 votes) The South African springhare is a large and unusual rodent. Despite the name, it is not a hare. It is one of two extant species in the genus Pedetes, and is native to southern Africa. Formerly, the genus was considered monotypic and the East African springhare was included in...

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social impact

What is a prime rib roast?

Score: 5/5 (38 votes) A standing rib roast, also known as prime rib, is a cut of beef from the primal rib, one of the nine primal cuts of beef. While the entire rib section comprises ribs six through 12, a standing rib roast may contain anywhere from two to seven ribs.What is the difference between ...

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social impact

Does gravel stop grass from growing?

Score: 4.5/5 (3 votes) Because there is more flexibility and movement with a gravel path, it can potentially see some unwanted growth, as weed seeds sprout from the ground into the gravel surface. In addition, grass can also potentially sprout from the gravel areas.Will gravel prevent grass from gro...

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culture and society

How sago pearls are made?

Score: 5/5 (29 votes) Tapioca is a starch extracted from the cassava plant. It is also called as sago or sabudana. It is made by crushing raw tapioca roots in a tank and the juice obtained is stored till it turns into a paste. This paste is then made into small round white balls through a machine.Ho...

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health

How are disregarded entities taxed?

Score: 5/5 (62 votes) A disregarded entity is a one-person business structure that's not taxed separately from its owner. That means the business is not required to file its own tax return, and instead, the owner reports their business profits on their personal return.How do disregarded entitie...

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health

Why do trawlers fish at night?

Score: 5/5 (54 votes) The actual reasons for this preference for night-fishing are many. ... Elsewhere, they trawl at night because they want soles, just as many Plymouth boats trawl by day because their best market is for the rougher kinds of fish.Why do fishermen go fishing at night?Fish are more ...

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health

What are puka beads?

Score: 4.9/5 (62 votes) Puka is the Hawaiian word for "hole" and refers to the naturally occurring hole in the middle of these rounded and worn shell fragments. These natural beads are made into necklaces. Numerous inexpensive imitations are now widely sold as puka shell necklaces.What do puka shell...

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policy and governance

Are the texas city dike open?

Score: 4.3/5 (71 votes) The Texas City Dike is a levee located in Texas City, Texas, United States that projects nearly 5 miles south-east into the mouth of Galveston Bay. It is flanked by the north-eastern tip of Galveston Island and the south-western tip of the Bolivar Peninsula.How much does it c...

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education insights

What did lewis latimer invent?

Score: 4.8/5 (74 votes) Lewis Howard Latimer (September 4, 1848 – December 11, 1928) was a inventor and patent draftsman. His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for light bulbs, and an improved toilet system for railroad cars.Wh...

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science and innovation

Was spore a success?

Score: 4.8/5 (57 votes) Electronic Arts announced today that the number of creatures created for its Spore game has passed 100 million. That sounds wildly successful, and it certainly means that some fans love the fact that the game lets them create their own creature and then upload it to the Spore...

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