Why is Ilha da Queimada Grande so dangerous?

Why is Ilha da Queimada Grande so dangerous? The snakes became trapped on the island when rising sea levels covered up the land that connected it to the mainland. The ensuing selection pressure allowed the snakes to adapt to their new environment, increasing rapidly in population and rendering the island dangerous to public visitation. What […]

What is the most famous church in Istanbul?

What is the most famous church in Istanbul? Hagia Sophia Location Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey Type Byzantine Christian cathedral ( c. 360–1204, 1261–1453) Latin Catholic cathedral (1204–1261) Mosque (1453–1931; 2020–present) Museum (1935–2020) Material Ashlar, Roman brick Length 82 m (269 ft) UNESCO World Heritage Site How much is the ticket to Aya Sophia in Istanbul? * […]

What is W W and V V?

What is W W and V V? This fact sheet briefly describes the difference between three common percent concentration expressions, weight per weight (w/w), weight per volume (w/v) and volume per volume (v/v). This expression is commonly used when the solute is measured by volume before being added to the solution. What is W W […]

Why was the Aldar headquarters built?

Why was the Aldar headquarters built? When challenged to create an iconic structure on Al Raha beach, Marwan Zgheib decided to create a simple building that would possess the calm, ideal beauty of classical architecture while also having considerable expressive power, a building that would compete with the iconic architecture of the UAE and create […]

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