How do you calculate arrow spine weight? Static spine is how much an arrow reacts when a 1.94 lb. weight is hung from the center of the arrow. To calculate this, arrows must be 29” long and supported at two points 28” apart. The number of inches the arrow bends multiplied by 1,000 is the […]
What is the only thing written on the Vietnam Memorial? The inscription at the apex of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial reads: (Top of The Wall) IN HONOR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES WHO SERVED IN THE VIETNAM WAR. THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES AND […]
What blood test shows your immune system? What is an immunoglobulins blood test? This test measures the amount of immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, in your blood. Antibodies are proteins made by the immune system to fight disease-causing substances, like viruses and bacteria. What is the normal range of immune system? Having too many or […]
When was the vetting and barring scheme introduced? The Vetting and Barring Scheme was launched by Labour in October 2009 as a result of the Bichard Inquiry, which followed the Soham Murders. This inquiry recommended that all those who work with vulnerable groups should be registered. What are two changes resulting from the Protection of […]
Why is it called Indian Strawberry? This plant is native to eastern and southern Asia, which is reflected in its species name indica (“from India”). It was introduced to the United States as an ornamental and now has become a weed. Are Indian strawberries invasive? Mock strawberries are also known as Indian strawberries or snakeberries, […]
How can I watch the Perseids 2021? In 2021, the Perseids will be visible all night thanks to a dark, moonless sky. See your local moonrise and set times! Watching a meteor shower could not be simpler. Just go outside on the night(s) of the Perseid meteor shower “maximum” and look up! Can you see […]
How long does it take a toddler to adjust to daylight savings? Fortunately, the switch to or from DST is a temporary setback in a tot’s sleep routine — and even if yours is having a harder time adjusting, most kids tend to settle into the time change within a week or two. Does time […]
Is Tibet closed to tourists? Tibet is now open to foreign tourists after its closure of over a year due to COVID-19 precautions. China expats with a Tibet Permit can now easily visit Tibet without any limitation or quarantine. It is very safe to travel to Tibet (pandemic-wise) as it has been the least affected […]
What is the difference between Kuhn and Popper? Kuhn focused on what science is rather than on what it should be; he had a much more realistic, hard-nosed, psychologically accurate view of science than Popper did. Popper believed that science can never end, because all knowledge is always subject to falsification or revision. What is […]
Is the California sea lion population increasing? Following historical reductions in the population from harvesting and bounties, the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) population in the United States has been steadily increasing since the early 1970s when it was protected under the MMPA (Carretta et al. 2016b). How many California sea lions are left? The […]
