What year the standard sailing ship in the Mediterranean was two masted? In rigging the Chinese junk was far ahead of Western ships, with sails made of narrow panels, each tied to a sheet (line) at each end so that the force of the wind could be taken in many lines rather than on the…
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How does the body react to ant bites?
How does the body react to ant bites? Local reaction is the most common presentation following an ant bite/sting. It consists of localised pain, itch, redness, swelling, and induration. The swelling is usually less than 5 cm in diameter, and is sometimes urticarial (wealing). A local reaction lasts for less than 24 hours. Can ant…
How do high speed trains not hit animals?
How do high speed trains not hit animals? Ultrasonic waves are emitted within gaps in the wall to repel deer during times of high traffic. During times when trains are not running, typically during the night, the system is shut down to allow deer to cross the tracks. What happened to the elephant that got…
Which is better MOBI or EPUB?
Which is better MOBI or EPUB? Is EPUB better than MOBI? Yes, EPUB is better than MOBI in most circumstances. The only advantage to MOBI is that Amazon’s format is automatically protected by DRM, whereas DRM is an optional layer in EPUB files. Amazon now accepts EPUBs on its marketplace but converts EPUB to MOBI…
What is the role of NADH?
What is the role of NADH? NADH contributes to oxidation in cell processes like glycolysis to help with the oxidation of glucose. The energy stored in this reduced coenzyme NADH is supplied by the TCA cycle in the process of aerobic cellular respiration and powers the electron transport process in the membranes of mitochondria. What…
Why is my beacon not working?
Why is my beacon not working? Make Sure the Beacon Has a Clear View of the Sky Unless it does not shine beneath the sky, it won’t work at all. So, you need to make sure the beacon is placed outside, in the sky’s reach. If you want to keep the beacon indoor then you…
Why is our galaxy warped?
Why is our galaxy warped? New data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and Europe’s Gaia spacecraft suggest that a brush with another galaxy caused the strange, potato chip-like “warp” in our Milky Way galaxy. Why are galaxies flat and not spherical? When we picture the way objects organize around a center of gravity, we…
What is the point of a resonator guitar?
What is the point of a resonator guitar? Resonator guitars work by transferring the vibrations from the strings of the guitar, through the bridge, to a ‘resonator’ e.g. a metal cone (or cones) located within the body of the guitar. The metal cone/s direct the resonance of the guitar and produce a brighter tone than…
What happens when you report something to the BBB?
What happens when you report something to the BBB? If your complaint meets our complaint acceptance criteria, your complaint will be sent to the business within approximately two business days. The business will be asked to respond within 14 calendar days. You will be notified of the business’s response when we receive it (or notified…
Can you only have 1 bed bug bite?
Can you only have 1 bed bug bite? Your body will likely become more sensitive to bedbug bites over time, and if you get bitten repeatedly, it could be only a matter of seconds before your body shows a response. You may notice a single bite, while other times several bites will appear in a…