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Why is Dartmoor Prison famous? Dartmoor’s dark history For more than 200 years, Dartmoor prison has been home to some of the UK’s most dangerous criminals. Most notable, Frank Mitchell ‘The Mad Axeman’. He escaped and caused one of the biggest manhunts the UK has seen! Unfortunately, recapture was never his fate. Who is the […]

Can I post a Cheque to HSBC? Paying in cheques If you have cheques to pay into your account, you don’t need to visit a branch – you can do it easily with the HSBC UK Mobile Banking app. You’ll also need to use an HSBC Post Office® cheque deposit envelope. How do I contact […]

What is the fastest way to recover refrigerant? In extreme ambient temperatures, submerging the recovery cylinder in ice or ice water is the most effective way to keep a cylinder cool. A well-cooled cylinder ensures a fast recovery process. It is important to note that rapid heat buildup can be an indication of non-condensable gases. […]

How does a riser tensioner work? Cameron wireline riser tensioners are available in three versions—160,000-lbf, 200,000-lbf, and 250,000-lbf double-wire rope tensioners. Their design includes idler sheaves, wire, rotating deadline drum, valve block skids, air pressure vessels (APVs), control system, antirecoil, and optional air compressors. What is a BOP riser? Marine Drilling Riser In these types […]

Who developed Apache OpenOffice Writer? OpenOffice.org OpenOffice.org 3 logo The Start Center from OpenOffice.org v3.2.1 Original author(s) StarOffice by Star Division (1985–1999) Developer(s) Sun Microsystems (1999–2009) Oracle Corporation (2010–2011) Initial release 1 May 2002 What is the default name of OpenOffice Writer? The advantage of ODF is that it is not tied to any one […]

What is the most spectacular item found in 1977 in the tomb of King Philip II of Macedon at Aigai? Vergina (Tomb of Philip II) Posted at Dec 10/2007 03:17PM: kellie slater: The Great Tumulus was uncovered in 1977 by Manolis Andronicos and its discovery put Vergina on the map as an important archaeological site. […]

How much meat do you get from a 1000 lb cow? In summary, a steer weighing 1,000 pounds on the hoof will average around 430 pounds of retail cuts (steaks, roasts, ground beef, stew beef, etc.). How much meat do you get from a 1200 pound cow? So, in other words, you start with a […]

How do I sterilize baby bottles without a microwave sterilizer? Here’s how to sterilize baby bottles in the microwave without any other special equipment: Start with a clean microwave. Fill bottles about halfway with water. Microwave on high for one to two minutes. Using oven mitts, remove bottles from the microwave, dump remaining water out […]

What is the difference between Hochschule and university? In Germany, a Hochschule is the general name for higher education. A University and a University of Applied Science are both a Hochschule. It is the generalization. A Fachhochschule on the other hand is just the University of Applied Science. What is Technische Hochschule in Germany? A […]

Is brown carpet a good choice? When in doubt, a neutral-color carpet is the best choice, no matter the color of the walls. Consider installing darker color carpets in rooms where there is significant foot traffic to hide dirt and stains. Overall, lighter color carpets make a room seem more spacious and brighter. Is brown […]