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What is the root of the word entomology? entomology/ etymology They sound similar and both end in -logy, which means “the study of,” but don’t mix them up unless you like completely confusing people. Entomology comes from the French entomologie and the New Latin entomologia. These come from the Greek éntomon, for insect, and logia, […]

Can you use a prepaid Visa gift card at Redbox? Yes! You can use a prepaid debit card from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover to rent and purchase movies through Redbox. What cards do Redbox accept? We accept the following forms of payment for rentals and purchases: At the Kiosk. Debit Cards. Credit Cards: […]

How much are wax cylinders worth? First introduced by Thomas Edison in the 1870s, the typical cylinder is black or blue and about four inches long and two inches in diameter. Most of them are worth less than $5, but some can be worth a $100 or more. Cylinders that are brown, pink, green or […]

Is vaulting bad for horses? Is vaulting safe? Yes. Many factors contribute to the safety of our sport including the fact that the horse is controlled at all times by an experienced, trained longeur. What is the best horse breed for vaulting? A horse used for vaulting may be of any breed. Strength, a calm […]

What is the Emerald Isle a nickname for? Ireland Emerald Isle is the poetic name for Ireland due to its green countryside, first referred to in print by William Drennan in his poem “When Erin first rose”. What is another name for the Emerald Isle? What is another word for Emerald Isle? Ireland Eire Erin […]

What is Ultrafast processes? Ultrafast science is the study of processes in atoms, molecules, or materials that occur in millionths of a billionth of a second or faster. This timescale is called femtoseconds, or 10-15 seconds. With ultrafast science, researchers use short pulses of photons, electrons, and ions to probe matter. How does femtosecond spectroscopy […]

Are track lighting tracks universal? Whether or not the fixtures are interchangeable depends on the system. In short, there are a few types—such as J, H, and L track lighting. Most units are interchangeable if they are in the same track category. However, you can’t simply add in fixtures meant for J track to an […]

What is the difference between SIM free and pay as you go? There are two types of SIM only deals – Pay monthly and Pay as you go. The main difference between them is that a Pay monthly SIM only deal includes an allowance for calls, texts and data which you’ll be billed for every […]

Which route is best for Ladakh? If you plan to go by road, the best time to travel is between May and mid-October. During this period, most of the roads in Ladakh are open and are in prime condition. The two best routes to take from Delhi are either the Manali route or the Srinagar […]

How much does a mini refinery cost? Relatively low capital cost, speed and ease of construction are key advantages of a modular mini-refinery. Two 30,000 bpd1 units producing high octane unleaded gasoline, LPG, diesel, kerosene and fuel oil can be installed in an 18 month time window, with a budget of 200 million dollars. How […]