Is Kapaun Mt Carmel named after Emil Kapaun? Chaplain Kapaun Memorial High School was named after Chaplain Emil Kapaun, a priest of the Wichita Diocese who served and died in the Korean War. Mount Carmel Academy was established in 1887 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) as a girl’s boarding […]
What is an Archimedes screw used for? An Archimedes’ screw is a simple machine (a type of pump) which lifts water up when it is turned. It has been used since ancient times. It is used mainly for lifting water from a lower to higher level, such as rivers or lakes, to irrigate fields, and […]
What is a katuska? The Katyusha multiple rocket launcher (Russian: Катю́ша, IPA: [kɐˈtʲuʂə] ( listen)) is a type of rocket artillery first built and fielded by the Soviet Union in World War II. How many rockets can a Katyusha fire? The world-famous Katyusha (Russian: Катюша) was the first multiple rocket-launcher vehicle in history. Built from […]
What happened to Caleb in Amish Mafia? A new character on the much-anticipated second season of “Amish Mafia” is a local man with a real criminal record. Caleb Isaac Meyer, known on the show simply as “Caleb,” has a history of drunk driving and hit-and-run crashes here, according to his rap sheet. Did Levi get […]
How big is the boot on a Ford Mondeo? 541-litre The standard hatchback boasts a whopping 541-litre boot, which expands to 1,437 litres with the seats down. It has the distinct advantage over saloon car rivals like the VW Passat and Mazda 6 that the tailgate opening is huge, so it’s very easy to load. […]
Is Arita a brand? ARITA WARE in order to now once world brand, modern suits the modern lifestyle ARITA WARE ” ARITA PORCELAIN LAB engaged in the development of”. among which the new style of JAPAN series gained a high reputation for representing the beauty of four seasons in Japan. What is Arita ware made […]
Is Project Spark dead? You can’t download it anymore and services shut down in August. Microsoft has discontinued its DIY game creation kit Project Spark. Existing users will see support for Project Spark shut down after 12th August 2016. … Can you still download Project Spark? Project Spark is a game that is no longer […]
What does pouring salt in your hand mean? According to the Bible, Judas later betrayed Jesus Christ, so spilling salt became associated with dishonesty and treachery — bringing bad fortune and bad luck. Is it bad luck to give salt as a gift? Putting salt on someone’s food or “helping them to salt” could bring […]
What do ornate flying snakes eat? ornata takes small arboreal prey, such as lizards, bats, and small rodents. It might also feed on bird eggs and insects. How venomous is a ornate flying snake? They are mildly venomous, but the venom is not considered to be dangerous to humans. It is intended to assist in […]
Are mongoose native to Portugal? Such is the case of the Egyptian mongoose, which is native to north Africa, but is also found in Spain and Portugal. Like cats, mongooses were venerated in ancient Egypt for their habit of hunting troublesome rodents—with the bonus that, unlike cats, they would also take on snakes. What is […]
