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Who are differently abled?

Score: 5/5 (74 votes) Physically or mentally disabled. Usage Note: The term differently abled is sometimes used as a substitute for disabled or handicapped. ... On the other hand, differently abled is often criticized as an awkward euphemism and in some cases may be taken as offensively condescendin...

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science and innovation

How far can washing machine be from drain?

Score: 4.3/5 (12 votes) For new Top Load washers, the drain hose should be no more than 5" down into the drain pipe. For Front Load washers, the drain hose should be no more than 7" down into the drain pipe.How long can you extend a washing machine drain hose?You can buy supply hoses in lengths up t...

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global affairs

Why is shotoku taishi important to world history?

Score: 4.6/5 (19 votes) Why is Shotoku Taishi important to world history? He was the first leader of the effort to turn Japan into a centralized bureaucratic state. What is the name of the Japanese document that proclaims the Japanese ruler as a Chinese-style emperor and encourages both Buddhism and...

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Can planets be in nebulae?

Score: 4.5/5 (65 votes) The term "planetary nebula" is a misnomer because they are unrelated to planets. The term originates from the planet-like round shape of these nebulae observed by astronomers through early telescopes. ... All planetary nebulae form at the end of the life of a star of intermed...

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global affairs

What type of boat was the s.s. minnow?

Score: 4.6/5 (55 votes) Minnow, a 37-foot 1960 Wheeler Express Cruiser, was sold in September, and the new owner has plans to put her to work again as a tour boat off British Columbia.Was the S.S. Minnow a real boat?The S. S. Minnow is a fictional charter boat on the hit 1960s television sitcom Gill...

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policy and governance

Can catacomb be singular?

Score: 4.1/5 (62 votes) Use the noun catacomb to talk about an old underground cemetery. ... You're most likely to come across this word in its plural form, catacombs, and it's almost always used in the context of the ancient Roman empire.Is catacomb a proper noun?What type of word is ...

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science and innovation

Does vivaldi support java?

Score: 4.7/5 (59 votes) Vivaldi browser is part open-source, part closed-source As most people know, we use Chromium as a foundation for our browser. ... On Android, the UI is implemented in Java and is mostly derived from the Java UI included in Chromium (the license of the Chromium Java code doesn...

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education insights

How big is a four square court?

Score: 4.9/5 (12 votes) A standard foursquare area is one large square, 10' x 10' divided into four smaller squares (5' x 5'), and each box is labeled A, B, C, D or 1, 2, 3, 4. The box labeled A or 1 contains a smaller service box (1.5' x 1.5') located in the far outsid...

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culture and society

When can you fish in washington state?

Score: 4.6/5 (45 votes) Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs are open to fishing for game fish (except Dolly Varden/bull trout and grass carp) year-round. Rivers, streams and beaver ponds are open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.Can you fish year-round in Washington state?LAKES, PONDS, a...

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data and analysis

Are growers ciders gluten free?

Score: 4.9/5 (51 votes) LIKE ALL CIDERS WE ARE NATURALLY GLUTEN FREE. WE DO NOT ADD GLUTEN TO ANY OF OUR DRINKS. HOWEVER, WE DO NOT TEST FOR GLUTEN LEVELS.Are cider drinks gluten free?Alcoholic “hard” cider is almost always naturally gluten-free. Cider, or “hard” cider, is an alcoholic beverage made...

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