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What kind of fish is Nemo from the movie Finding Nemo? Where can I get one of these fish? Nemo from the movie Finding Nemo is a clownfish ( which is also called Anemonefish). Here is one place to get this type of fish: http://www.petsolutions.com/default.aspx?ItemId=115700L&EID=115700L&SID=FROOGLE

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If nitric oxide is a toxic air pollutant, how can it also be in the human body and not be harmful? Nitric oxide is produced as an intermediate during the manufacture of nitric acid from ammonia or atmospheric nitrogen and as a product of cellular metabolism. In the body, nitric oxide is involved in oxygen transport to the tissues, the transmission of nerve impulses, and other physiological activities. While it is immportant to human survival their is only small amounts in the body. In the...

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Any shops selling bicycles in Andorra? Here is a webpage listing some of the bicycle shops in Andorra. http://www.andorramania.com/shops_cyclo.htm

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What defines a "kicked ball" violation in the NBA? Section V-Strike the Ball a. A player shall not kick the ball or strike it with the fist. b. Kicking the ball or striking it with any part of the leg is a violation when it is an intentional act. The ball accidentally striking the foot, the leg or fist is not a violation. PENALTY: (1) If the violation is by the offense, the ball is awarded to the opposing team at the sideline nearest the...

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Has anyone tried drilling for oil in the Gobi Desert? Yes some people have tried but with vary little success. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/31/AR2005103101741.html

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After I play sports I have a hard time catching my breath. I can exhale, but have a huge problem inhaling. What could this be? It could be possible that you have exercise-induced asthma or EIA. You should visit a doctor or a trainer to find out more and to make sure it is not anything that could cause serious medical problems. http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/asthmaexercise/a/aa120298a.htm http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1999/11_99/lacroix.htm

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Who built the Pfalzgrafenstein castle in Germany? The Pfalzgrafenstein castle in Germany was built by King Ludwig of Bavaria in 1326-27. This toll castle was built because of the dispute over the Rhine toll between the Pope and King Ludwig of Bavaria. The King, who belonged to the Wittelsbach family of Counts Palatine, had made some dangerous enemies by raising the toll in Kaub. Three times, Pope John XXII called upon the archbishops of...

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What year was the leaning tower of Pisa constructed? The construction of the Tower of Pisa began in 1173. The tower was intended to stand vertically, but began leaning soon after construction started. It was finshed when the last floor was built and the bell was installed in 1372 .

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Who has Derek Jeter dated? Mariah Carey

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What is Fascism? A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.

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What is corporatism? It is a political system in which legislative power is given to corporations that represent economic, industrial and professional groups. Unlike pluralism, in which many groups must compete for control of the state, in corporatism, certain unelected bodies take a critical role in the decision-making process.

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Why did the Florida join the Union states? Early Spanish and French Exploration Although the Florida peninsula was probably sighted by earlier navigators, the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León is credited as the first European to visit the area. Seeking the fabled Fountain of Youth, Ponce de León landed near the site of Saint Augustine in 1513. He claimed the area, which he thought was an island, for Spain and named it Florida,...

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What is the origin of the name "Red Square" in Moscow? The land that Red Square is situated on was originally covered with buildings, but was cleared in Moscow's great fire of 1493. The newly-opened area (originally known simply as the Pozhar, or "burnt-out place") gradually came to serve as Moscow's primary marketplace. Later, it was also used for various public ceremonies and proclamations, and occasionally as the site of...

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Why are counties called parishes in Louisiana? In colonial Louisiana, which was officially Roman Catholic under both France and Spain, civil government was centered on the ecclesiastical governing unit. After the Louisiana Purchase, Territorial Governor William C. C. Claiborne and his Legislative Council in 1805 divided Orleans Territory into twelve counties. Their boundaries were somewhat indefinite, but they generally coincided with the...

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What year was the NFL founded? The league was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, which adopted the name "National Football League" in 1922.

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What sort of running schedule should I keep? A good website that has a training log for all types of runners, from new to highly competitive is Nike Running (http://www.nike.com/nikerunning/usa/home.jhtml?ref=running_global_redirect#home) look under trainging tools ITs Free and very useful but you have to register.

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Is China officially classified as a communist state? YES, according to CIA factbook Government type: Communist state (http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ch.html)

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Is there a historical reason why so many countries' independence days in July? This may not be true, but my AP European History teacher had a hypothesis about this. She thinks that it has to do with the high temperatures that typically occur during July. The high temperatures caused people to become irritated with the old order. This was especially true in France during the French revolution, if you take a look when most of the riots and uprising occurred; it is during...

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My Canadian friend wants to road-trip to California (the trip will be about 2 weeks or less). Does he need a visa, or any special permit? This is from the U.S. department of state (http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1260.html): Canada Citizens of Canada traveling to the U.S. do not require a nonimmigrant visa, except for the purposes as described below. Foreign government officials (A), officials and employees of international organizations (G) and NATO officials, representatives and employees assigned...

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What does a Venus Fly Trap do to an insect after it is caught? Once the trap fully closes, the leaves form an airtight seal so that: digestive fluids and insect parts are kept inside the trap and bacteria and molds can't get in. To make sure that the insects are contained within the trap, the edges of the leaves have finger-like cilia that lace together when the leaves press shut. These long, hair-like projections make the plant look like it has spiny...

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Why do various travel sites say, "You can forget about entering South Korea by land."? South Korea is the Southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It is surrounded by water on three sides. The remaining side is the northern border with North Korea, which as a communist country is not accessible to travel through. So, it looks like you are stuck taking a boat or plane if you want to visit South Korea.

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How come the USA has a military base in Cuba? Can't Cuba get rid of it? U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay is the oldest U.S. base overseas and the only one in a Communist country. Located in the Oriente Province on the southeast corner of Cuba, the base is about 400 air miles from Miami, Florida. In February 1903, the United States agreed to lease 45 square miles of land and water at Guantanamo Bay for use as a coaling station. The treaty was finalized and the...

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When they say "Derek Jeter went 3-for-5 with an RBI" what does that mean? In baseball when they say "Derek Jeter went 3-for-5 with an RBI", it is basically the same as saying that Jeter got three hits in five at bats and as a resultant of one of Jeter's hits, he scored someone else his team. An RBI stands for Run Batted In.

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What is the lowest elevation in Death Valley? The lowest point is 86 m (282 ft) below sea level which is the lowest in the Western Hemisphere.

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What is the hierarchy of animal groups (genus, species, etc.)? A good way to remember the hierachy is the saying: Kings Play Chess On Funny Green Squares

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Why are the Arctic and Antarctic circles specifically located at 66°30' north and 66°30' south? The Arctic Circle is the imaginary circle on the surface of the earth at 661/2°N latitude, i.e., 231/2° south of the North Pole. It marks the northernmost point at which the sun can be seen at the winter solstice (about Dec. 22) and the southernmost point of the northern polar regions at which the midnight sun is visible. The Antarctic Circle is the imaginary circle on the surface of the...

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Who invented toothpaste? The earliest known reference to a toothpaste is in a manuscript from Egypt in the 4th century A.D., which prescribes a mixture of powdered salt, pepper, mint leaves, and iris flowers. Many early toothpaste formulations were based on urine. However, toothpastes or powders did not come into general use until the 19th century.

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Why did flammable gases not ignite when coal miners used a Davy safety lamp? The Davy lamp is a safety lamp devised in 1815 by Humphry Davy. It was created for use in coal mines, allowing deep seams to be mined despite the presence of methane and other flammable gases. Davy had discovered that, to explode, the gas must be heated to its ignition temperature and that if such heating is prevented combustion cannot occur. If the flame in a lamp is surrounded by metal gauze...

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Who invented purses and wallets? Wallets were developed almost immediately after the introduction of paper currency to the West in the 1600s. (The first paper currency was introduced in the New World by the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1690.) Prior to the introduction of paper currency, purses (resembling simple drawstring leather pouches) were used for storing coins. Early wallets were made primarily of cow or horse leather...

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What's the difference between an invention and an innovation? An invention is the act or process of inventing while an innovation is the act of introducing something new.

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What was the essence of fauvism? Fauvism is the name derisively hurled at and cheerfully adopted by a group of French painters, including Matisse, Rouault, Derain, Vlaminck, Friesz, Marquet, van Dongen, Braque, and Dufy. Although fauvism was a short-lived movement (1905–8), its influence was international and basic to the evolution of 20th-century art. It was essentially an expressionist style, characterized by bold distortion...

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What is the most expensive piece of art in the world? From:http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/news/story/0,11711,1210629,00.html The world's most expensive piece of art ... a £58m Picasso painting David Teather in New York Thursday May 6, 2004 The Guardian A masterpiece by Pablo Picasso, painted in 1905 when he was just 24 years old, last night became the most expensive piece of art ever sold when it went under the hammer at...

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Im Europe, when did it stop being important what people one belongs to (Celt, Teuton, etc)? The correct answer would be never. Even to this day, the clans that people desended from is still important. An example of this would be the Basque separtists in Spain.

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What is a war bond? War bonds are debt securities issued by a government for the purpose of financing military operations during times of war.

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How many US vice presidents were promoted from that position and took office without being elected to the Presidency? Eight Presidents took office without being elected to the Presidency, having been elected as Vice Presidents and then promoted from that position: Four of them did not run to succeed themselves, and were never elected president. John Tyler - Assumed the Presidency on the death of William Henry Harrison, did not run in the 1844 election Millard Fillmore - Succeeded Zachary...

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How many US presidents died of natural causes during office? William Henry Harrison, died of pneumonia in 1841 Zachary Taylor, died of "acute indigestion" in 1850 Warren G. Harding, died of heart attack in 1923 Franklin Delano Roosevelt, died of cerebral hemorrhage in 1945

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How many US presidents were assassinated during office? Four U.S. Presidents have been assassinated while in office: Abraham Lincoln in 1865 by John Wilkes Booth James Garfield in 1881 by Charles J. Guiteau (Guiteau shot him but Garfield arguably died due to subsequent incorrect medical care) William McKinley in 1901 by Leon Czolgosz John F. Kennedy in 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald

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Which US president was nicknamed "The Peanut Farmer", and why? Jimmy Carter- He got his nickname after his family's peanut farm.

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Which US president was nicknamed "Napoleon of the Stump", and why? James K. Polk- Polk was brought up as a Jeffersonian Democrat, for his father and grandfather were strong supporters of Thomas Jefferson. The first public office he held was Chief Clerk of the Senate of Tennessee (1821–1823); he resigned the position in order to run his successful campaign for the state legislature. Polk's oratory became popular, earning him the nickname "Napoleon of...

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Which US president was nicknamed "His Accidency", and why? Two presidents have had the honor of this nickname: John Tyler and Millard Fillmore. They received their nicknames for switching political parties.

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Which US president was nicknamed "The Rough Rider", and why? Theodore Roosevelt- it was the popular name for the 1st Regiment of U.S. Cavalry Volunteers, organized largely by Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War (1898)

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When did the first reptiles roam the earth? Reptiles first evolved from amphibians about 250 million years ago in the Carboniferous period.

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What was the Age of Reptiles? The Mesozoic era from 63 million to 230 million years ago is characterized by the development of flying reptiles, birds, and flowering plants and by the appearance and extinction of dinosaurs. This era is called the Age of Reptiles because reptiles were dominant in this era.

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How many kinds of reptile are there? There is four orders of the class reptilia: Order Crocodilia (crocodiles and alligators) which has 23 species Order Rhynchocephalia (tuataras from New Zealand): which has only 2 species Order Squamata (lizards and snakes):has approximately 7,600 species Order Testudines (turtles): has approximately 300 species Over all there are more than 7,925 different species of reptiles

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Could someone really pass out from inhaling gasoline fumes? Not only can you become dizzy and pass out from inhaling gasoline fumes, exposer to the source for a prolonged period of time can cause death in certain cases.

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Can cats swim? Although most cats don't like getting wet they can still swim. Some cat breeds, such as the Turkish Van, enjoy swimming. Here is a link to a site of the breed with some pictures of cats swimming: http://web2.airmail.net/vantastx/#SWIM

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Where do rockets and spacecraft normally land when they return to Earth? Spacecraft normally land at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida but sometime it lands at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Landing the orbiter at KSC, where it is also processed and launched, saves at least an estimated $1 million and five to seven days of processing time for its next mission. Also, a KSC landing eliminates the necessity of exposing the orbiter, a national...

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How does the Indian game of Kabaddi work? Two teams compete in kabaddi, scoring by touching or capturing the players of the opposing team. Each team has 12 players, seven are on court at a time, and five in reserve. The two teams compete for higher scores, alternating defence and offense. The game consists of two 20 minute halves, with a break of five minutes for change of sides. The kabaddi playing area is 12.5m x 10m, divided...

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Which members of Green Day have children? How many? Billie Joe Armstrong has two children, Joseph Marciano (born March 1995) and Jakob Danger (born September 1998)

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Is it possible that a megalodon (an ancient shark) still swims the depths of the ocean? The Megalodon or Megatooth shark (Carcharodon megalodon (from ancient Greek, mega + odon, lit. "big tooth") was a giant shark that lived between 5 million and 1.6 million years ago. The Megalodon is known only from fossil teeth, which are in some ways similar to great white shark teeth; recent studies suggest Megalodon was a "close relative" of the great white. Some...

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What is Ranch dressing, and how did it get its name? Ranch dressing is an American salad dressing and vegetable dip made of sour cream, mayonnaise, and minced green onion, along with other seasonings. The original popular brand in the U.S. is called Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing. Hidden Valley Ranch was a lively guest ranch resort near Santa Barbara, California, and it was there that ranch dressing was invented in the late 1950s by the owner,...

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Are the Hawaiian Islands really the most isolated land mass on earth? The Hawaiian Islands are the Earth's most isolated parcels of land lying in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean some 2400 miles from both the nearest continental land mass, North America, and other islands of Polynesia in the South Pacific Ocean

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Who is the patron saint of missions, even though she never left her convent? Therese of Lisieux is the patron saint of aviators, florists, illness, missions, and Russia.

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What is an altitude chamber? A chamber used to induce a decrease in ambient pressure as would occur in ascending to altitude. This type of chamber is primarily used for training and experimental purposes. Also called hypobaric chamber; decompression chamber

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What are nuts? Nuts are manufactured in many different varieties. In their simplest form, they are just a small block of metal attached to a loop of cord or wire. The most popular styles are tapers and Hexentrics. Nuts are used by simply wedging them into narrowing cracks in the rock. Nuts are sometimes referred to by the slang term, wires.

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What are belay devices? These are mechanical devices used when belaying. They allow careful control of the belay rope. Their main purpose is to allow locking of the rope with minimal effort. Many types of belay device exist, and some of these may additionally be used as descenders.

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What is top-rope climbing? Top-rope climbing uses a rope attached to an anchor at the top. It is often used to introduce beginners to climbing

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What is free climbing? In free climbing, climbers use only their hands, feet and other body parts to make progress. Ropes and other gear are only used for protection.

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What is aid climbing? In aid climbing, all means of ascent are used, from pulling on gear to climbing rope ladders attached to drilled bolts.

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What is bouldering? Bouldering is solo climbing on boulders.

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What is ice climbing? Ice climbing is climbing on frozen water features.

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What is a carabiner? An oblong metal ring with a spring clip, used in mountaineering to attach a running rope to a piton or similar device.

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What is a belay on? the question a climber asks the balayer if they are ready.

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How many children does Shaq have? Shaq has three sons, Myles, Shareef and Shaqir and two daughters, Taahirah and Amirah.

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Does Shaq have any brothers or sisters? Shaq has two sisters, Ayesha and Lateefah and one brother, Jamal Harrison.

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What is the origin of the term "bullpen" in relation to baseball? The origin of the term bullpen is debated with no one theory gaining unanimous, or even substantial, prevalence over another. The term first appeared in wide use shortly after the turn of the 20th century and has been used since in roughly its present meaning. Some of the most common theories are: The bullpen symbolically represents the fenced in area of a bull's pen, where bulls wait...

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Why did the Industrial Revolution begin? The Industrial Revolution began when inventions and technological innovations created the factory system of large-scale machine production and greater economic specialization.

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What is the fastest submarine in the world? The Russian Alpha class nuclear-powered submarines had a reported maximum speed of over 74 km/h (40 knots), and were believed capable of diving to 760 m (2,500 ft). It is believed only one now remains in service, as a trial boat. Designed by naval architects MG Rusanov and VA Romin, the Alpha class nuclear submarines were constructed at Admiralty Yard in St Petersburg and Severodvinsk. The...

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In what World Cup did Pelé score the most goals? Pelé scored six goals at the 1958 world cup in Sweden in his first world cup at the age of seventeen.

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What is the largest number of votes placed for a candidate who was not the winner of a presidential election in the United States? The largest number of votes placed for a losing candidate was 59,027,612 votes in the 2004 election for John Kerry who lost to George W. Bush who received 62,028,194 votes.

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Where does "to stick out like a sore thumb" come from? A sore thumb which had been (heavily) bandaged would be very noticeable in its white covering, and would also be largely immoveable, and would 'stick out' at an unusual angle.

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How do sea turtles find their way over great distances to the same beach every time to lay their eggs? Biologists believe that nesting female turtles return to the same beach where they were born. This beach is referred to as a natal beach. Often sea turtles must travel long distances from their feeding grounds to their natal beach. Just how sea turtles find their natal beaches is not known. It is thought that hatchlings learn a magnetic preference ( 'calibrate' their magnetic compass)...

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Do turtles and tortoises have teeth? Turtles do not have teeth, they have a jagged beak that catches, holds and slices food.

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Is fresh food (fruit, milk, etc) delivered to Antarctica on a regular basis? Yes, supply planes travel frequently (weather permitting) from New Zealand or South America.

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What gear would a first-time outdoor climber need, and where is the cheapest place to get it? A beginner climber would need the following gear: Climbing shoes, Helmet, headlamp, Harness, Chalk, Ropes, Belaying device and rappelling gear. One of the best places to by the gear is online at reputable outlet such as REI or Shoreline Mountain Products.

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Where does the word "laser" come from? Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

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Has a man ever walked on another planet besides the moon (such as Mars)? No.... and the moon is not a planet.

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What was the result of the Thirty Years War? Tthe Thirty Years war resulted with the Peace of Westphalia The Calvinists were thus recognized internationally, and the Edict of Restitution was again rescinded. There were also territorial adjustments: France got the bishoprics of Metz, Tourdun, and all of Alsace except Strasbourg and Mulhouse. They also acquired a vote in the Imperial German Diet. Sweden got Western Pomerania and the...

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What did people hope to achieve in the Thirty Years War? The Thirty Years' War was occurred for a number of reasons, although it was from its outset a religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics, the self-preservation of the Habsburg dynasty was the central motive.

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What were the key reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire? It is true that the immediate cause of the fall of the Roman Empire was caused by barbaric invasions, but the main cause was the internal collapse of the empire. The many internal problems that the Romans faced; the empires large size and an inefficient government, lack of old Roman virtues and a new attitude that the empire was not worth saving, and the fact that the Roman army was filled with...

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Where do international waters begin? The territorial waters are sea waters of a littoral state that are regarded as under jurisdiction of the state. These waters commonly extend to 12 nautical miles (22 km) from the coast, per the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. If you are more than 12 nautical miles from the coast, you are considered to be in international waters.

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How would you wish someone a Merry Christmas in Haiti? Haiti has two official languages. French and Creole. Merry Christmas in French is: Joyeux Noël In Creole there is no word for merry, the closest is happy: Kontan Nwèl

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