Did Hiroo back pay Onoda? The Japanese government offered him a large sum of money in back pay, which he refused. When money was pressed on him by well-wishers, he donated it to Yasukuni Shrine. Onoda was reportedly unhappy being the subject of receiving much attention and troubled by what he saw as the withering […]
What is a Micrography portrait? Micrography draws a design, portrait, or scene associated with the subject by using words composed of tiny letters, whose forms are barely legible to the naked eye. Widely used in medieval Hebrew manuscripts, micrography experienced a revival at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century. […]
What was a Blighty wound in WW1? A blighty wound was a wound sufficiently serious to merit being sent home, and one might also be hit by a blighty bullet inflicting such a wound. Similarly, cushy (“easy, comfortable”) was borrowed from Urdu kusi in the 19th Century, but spread to civilian use only in WW1. […]
What are pommes Sautees? Sautéed potatoes (pommes sautées) Cut potatoes into 1cm slices. Heat oil and butter in large frying pan; cook potato, covered, over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned. Reduce heat; cook, tossing pan to turn potato slices, about 10 minutes or until tender. How do you make pomme de terre? Preparation Peel […]
Why are andirons called andirons? The oldest of fireplace furnishings, andirons were used widely from the Late Iron Age. The andiron stands on short legs and usually has a vertical guard bar at the front to prevent logs from rolling off, thus giving it a somewhat doglike appearance (hence the alternative name, firedog). How do […]
How long should concrete set before power trowel? Usually, this can take as less as 20 minutes to even four hours in some cases. It depends on the temperature on the concrete site, humidity, and the intensity of wind: If the temperature is high, the water on the concrete surface would disappear earlier and vice […]
What were the Spanish motivations for exploring North America? The Spanish Empire The motivations for colonial expansion were trade and the spread of the Christian faith through indigenous conversions. The Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon was an early invader of the Americas, traveling to the New World on Columbus’ second voyage. What economic reasons […]
How many character is a GUID? The valid GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) must specify the following conditions: It should be a 128-bit number. It should be 36 characters (32 hexadecimal characters and 4 hyphens) long. Is GUID fixed length? Yes, the length is fixed and yes, the middle number is always 4 when you use […]
What cup size is a 3 inch difference? STEP 3: FIND YOUR CUP SIZE If there’s a 1-inch difference between bust and band you’re an A cup; 2-inch difference is a B cup, 3 inches is a C cup, 4 inches is a D cup, and so on. For example, if your bust measurement is […]
Can I do BEd in 2 years? B Ed stands for Bachelor of Education. It is a professional undergraduate degree. The duration of the Bachelor of Education is 2 years. To seek admission to the Bachelor of Education course, candidates must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant stream from a recognised university. Is […]
What does KWEB consist of? CSI Overseas China Internet Index KWEB tracks the CSI Overseas China Internet Index, which consists of China based companies whose primary business or businesses are focused on internet and internet-related technology. What happens to KWEB? KWEB has converted most of its US holdings to Hong Kong shares. We expect the […]
What months are Breast Cancer Awareness Month? October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an event held every year to increase awareness of breast cancer. When did Breast Cancer Awareness Month began? Breast Cancer Awareness Month began in 1985 as a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries. […]