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Why would you eat a boar's head at Christmastime?
A boar's head is a traditional Christmas dish. According to a popular story, the unlucky boar whose head began the custom in the Middle Ages was killed by choking to death on a book of Greek philosophy. The story claims that a university student saved himself from a charging boar by ramming a book of Aristotle's writings down its throat. He then...Read more
When will a rodents teeth stop growing?
A rodent's teeth never stop growing. They are worn down by the animal's constant gnawing on bark, leaves, and other vegetable matter.
Where was America's first macaroni factory?
The first macaroni factory in the United States was established in 1848. It was started by Antoine Zegera in Brooklyn, New York.
Which body part is the main source of spreading germs?
Our hands are recognized by medical professionals as a major source for spreading flu and cold germs. Flu and cold germs can be spread on computer mice and keyboards, chewed pencils, telephones, pens, salad-bar tongs, light switches, door knobs, taxi door handles, and countless other common objects. People can't avoid touching things. To ...Read more
Where do tarantulas hang out?
The tarantula spends most of its life within its burrow, which is an 18-inch vertical hole with an inch-wide opening. When male tarantulas are between the ages of 5 to 7 years, they leave the burrow in search of a female, usually in the early fall. This migration actually signals the end of their life cycle. The males mate with as many females ...Read more
How long is Comet Hyakutak's orbital period?
Comet Hyakutake is a comet that was discovered in January 1996 which passed very close to the Earth in March of that year. It was one of the closest cometary approaches to the Earth in the last 200 years. The comet became very bright in the night sky, and, as a result, temporarily upstaged the long-awaited Comet Hale-Bopp. Scientific ...Read more
Which state is most hazardous materially?
Tennessee leads the United States in hazardous material mishaps with 15.4 accidents per 100,000 people, a 1996 federal report showed. The national average is 6.3 accidents per 100,000 people.
What are experience points used for in Dungeons and Dragons?
As the game is played, each player character (PC) grows and changes as they gain experience. To represent this, PCs are awarded an appropriate number of experience points (XP) when they defeat an enemy or accomplish a difficult task. Attaining a certain number of experience points allows a PC to advance a level, granting the character enhanced ...Read more
Which was the world's first weather satellite?
On February 17, 1959, Vanguard II was the first satellite to send weather information back to Earth.
How large is Lady Liberty's fingernail?
The Statue of Liberty's index finger is 8 feet long, and it displays a fingernail measuring 13 by 10 inches.
Why do we have the groom's cake?
The groom's cake dates back to the mid-19th century. At that time, the traditional wedding cake had evolved from a popular single-layer fruitcake into a stacked pound-cake shaped like a church steeple. But guests still wanted fruitcake. To appease the masses, newlyweds would serve two cakes -- the wedding cake and the fruitcake. The wedding cake...Read more
When did the modern bikini come into existence?
According to the official version, the modern bikini was invented by French engineer Louis Reard and fashion designer Jacques Heim in Paris in 1946. It was named after Bikini Atoll, the site of nuclear weapon tests a few days earlier in the Marshall Islands, on the reasoning that the burst of excitement it would cause would be like said ...Read more
What constitutes an Ecuadorean epicurean delight?
Soups are Ecuador's specialty. Most lunches and dinners are accompanied by a savory soup as the first course. Locro soup, made with cheese, avocado, and potato, is quite tasty. Bold diners can try yaguarlocro, a potato soup made with sprinklings of blood. For the truly adventurous, there is caldo de pata, a broth containing chunks of boiled cow ...Read more
How damaging is sunburn?
A simple, moderately severe sunburn damages the blood vessels to such an extent that it takes four to fifteen months for them to return to their normal condition.
What are flamingoes afraid of?
The flamingoes of East Africa have few natural enemies. In general, the only predators an adult flamingo need fear are the fish eagle and the marabou stork.
Which was the first dome in the U.S?
The huge marble dome on top of the State Capitol of Rhode Island was the first of its kind in the United States.
How much does your head weigh?
An adult human head weighs about 12 pounds (5.4kg), or the same as a light bowling ball.
Where is Bat World?
The national headquarters for Bat World Sanctuary is located at Mineral Wells, Texas. More than 150 bats from around the world have found permanent refuge in this indoor, natural habitat facility. These non-releasable bats include those that have been used in research, orphaned, permanently injured, or confiscated from the illegal pet trade. Bat...Read more
How did Praying Mantids make it to the U.S?
In the United States, species were first introduced from Europe and China around 1900 as garden predators in an effort to control pest populations. The Carolina mantis is the official state insect of South Carolina, and the European mantis is the official state insect of Connecticut.
What was Jason's ignoble acting debut?
Jason Robards, nominated for more Tony Awards than any other actor, made his New York City acting debut in 1947 as the rear end of a cow in a production of "Jack and the Beanstalk."
