What is molten material under the surface of the Earth called? Magma is extremely hot liquid and semi-liquid rock located under Earth’s surface. When magma flows onto Earth’s surface, it is called lava. When molten rock is beneath the ground it is called? Molten rock below the surface of the Earth that rises in volcanic […]
Is a single mass flywheel better? The energy required to spin up a single-mass flywheel is much less than that of a dual-mass, meaning your car will be much more responsive. The biggest difference can be seen in cars with lower power outputs. Can you machine a single mass flywheel? Flywheels can be single mass […]
How strong is a disulfide bridge? Properties. The disulfide bonds are strong, with a typical bond dissociation energy of 60 kcal/mol (251 kJ mol−1). However, being about 40% weaker than C−C and C−H bonds, the disulfide bond is often the “weak link” in many molecules. Do disulfide bridges increase protein stability? The stability of proteins […]
What is Manjari chocolate? Manjari is a single origin Madagascan chocolate couverture from French chocolate maker, Valrhona. It is a dark chocolate, with a 64% cocoa solid content. It is a very fruity chocolate, with tones of red fruits, and is slightly acidic in nature. Is 64 dark chocolate Healthy? As noted, chocolates with a […]
What happened to the cashmere company? A Yorkshire-based cashmere brand has closed its high street stores and called in administrators. Howard Smith and Will Wright, from KPMG’s Restructuring practice, were appointed joint administrators to Pure Collection Ltd on 4 February 2020. Is cashmere worth the money? But here’s the question, Are cashmere jumpers and sweaters […]
Is there a river under the Amazon? Covering more than 7 million square kilometres in South America, the Amazon basin is one of the biggest and most impressive river systems in the world. What river runs through the Amazon rainforest? Amazon River, Portuguese Rio Amazonas, Spanish Río Amazonas, also called Río Marañón and Rio Solimões, […]
What country is the best at NRL? World Rankings New Zealand. 100% England. 79% Tonga. 69% Australia. 60% Papua New Guinea. 34% Fiji. 30% France. 21% Samoa. 19% Which is the highest rated country in rugby? Rating leaders New Zealand retained the number 1 position in August 2019 following defeat by Australia at Perth in […]
What kind of art is on tarot cards? The Tarot of Saqqara has 82 fine art paintings, primarily illustrating the style, architecture and knowledge of Ancient Egypt, but also with some Qabalistic, Celtic and Roman influences. The deck is a unique system of its own, and includes four extra cards to represent the initiation to […]
Who is Eric Kincaid? Born in London in 1931, Eric studied illustration and design at Gravesend School of Art where Peter Blake was a contemporary and Quentin Crisp one of the life models. After two years national service and then working in advertising Eric became a comic strip artist where he drew the last Dan […]
Is a red dot sight good for a pistol? Red dots increase target acquisition, shot timing, and accuracy. That’s why I have one co-witnessed on my best AR-15 scope. In fact, shooters who use red dots on their rifles love them so much that they’re putting them on their defensive handguns. Can you mount a […]
Why does my calf get tight and hurt? Tight calves can be caused by: Overuse – sudden start/increase in activity or change in activity. Underuse – not moving enough. Muscle wasting (atrophy) – see underuse but also common in older age. Muscle tears – these would also be acutely painful as well as tight. What […]
What are terrines used for? When used to describe a type of kitchenware, the Terrine is a deep sided mold that is used for baking, steaming and freezing foods that are formed from the shape of the Terrine mold so they can be removed and retain their molded shape. Why is it called terrine? The […]