Category: Mixed

When did cricket start in Australia? 1877 Australian Men’s Cricket Team/Founded Who was the first Australian to play cricket? Cricket in Australia In 1851 the first intercolonial match was played at Launceston between the Gentlemen of Port Phillip and the Gentlemen of Van Diemen’s Land. The first Australian cricket team to travel overseas was an […]

What are the general methods of prevention of diseases? The infectious diseases may be prevented in one of two general ways: (1) by preventing contact, and therefore transmission of infection, between the susceptible host and the source of infection and (2) by rendering the host unsusceptible, either by selective breeding or by induction of an […]

Can you touch a possum playing dead? Opossums are peaceful animals that prefer not to fight although they may hiss, growl, and even bite if cornered. It is much more likely that the opossum will faint or “play dead” at the prospect of a confrontation. The animal can be poked, turned over, and even carried […]

What causes the rise and fall of the waves in the ocean? Waves transmit energy, not water, and are commonly caused by the wind as it blows across the ocean, lakes, and rivers. Waves caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun are called tides. The ebb and flow of waves and […]

Who was sultan after Abdul Aziz? Murad V Murad V Murad V مراد خامس Ottoman Caliph Amir al-Mu’minin Kayser-i Rûm Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Reign 30 May 1876 – 31 August 1876 Predecessor Abdulaziz Who succeeded Sultan Abdul? Ottoman sultan Abdulaziz is deposed and succeeded by his nephew […]

How does a tone generator circuit work? A tone generator, also called a signal generator in some applications, is an electronic device that artificially creates sounds frequencies — usually, but not always by a primarily electrical means. The device creates an electrical signal and converts it into sounds. What tone is 110 Hz? 110 Hz […]

How many numbers between 100 and 1000 are there that contain at least one of their digits as 7? Hence, the numbers between 100 and 1000 having the digit 7 exactly once are 72 + 72 + 81 = 225. How many numbers are there between 100 to 1000 such that at least one of […]

Can you use SD card as storage? If your Android device doesn’t have enough internal memory to store all the apps you need, you can use the SD card as internal storage for your Android phone. A feature called Adoptable Storage allows the Android OS to format an external storage media as permanent internal storage. […]

How did Queen Elizabeth feel about Anne Boleyn? “The popular misconception is that Elizabeth didn’t really regard her mother at all; she only mentioned twice in her life. In fact, Elizabeth mentioned her a good deal more than that. “That said, Elizabeth expressed her loyalty in subtle ways. She promoted her Boleyn relatives at court […]

What does salamati mean in Farsi? Well being Mohammad: The origin of this word comes from “Salamati”, literally meaning “Well being” or “Healthiness” in Persian. Becky: When you’re saying the word, you’re actually saying, “I hope you are fine”, and wishing the person you are talking to well. How do you greet someone in Farsi? […]

What is character and setting in a story? Characters: The people or animals in a story. Setting: The place where a story happens. How do you write a backstory for a character? Here are some tips to help you write compelling backstories: Build a timeline of your character’s life events. Make sure backstory details are […]

Where did Rhett Butler live in Charleston? It was shortly after the Crisp Map was published that Rhett built his house in Rhettsbury at what is presently 54 Hasell Street. Where is the house that Gone With the Wind was filmed? Covington, Georgia Located in Covington, Georgia, the 11,000-square-foot Greek Revival mansion was built in […]