Is mercury still used in hat-making? The condition is called “mad hatter disease” because it commonly affected hat makers in the 18th to 20th centuries. They used mercury in the hat making process and developed mercury poisoning. Fortunately, hatters stopped…
What is Subjonctif in French? Le subjonctif (the subjunctive) is a grammatical mood similar to the indicative, the passive, the conditional or the imperative. The subjunctive emphasises the subjectivity of a sentence, and it is mostly used in dependent clauses…
Why does my cat have bald patches on her ears? Feline ringworm is a fairly common disease, affecting all the animal’s skin, with completely bald areas. Round bald patches on cats that are located mainly on the head, behind the…
What is a good delta for options? Call options have a positive Delta that can range from 0.00 to 1.00. At-the-money options usually have a Delta near 0.50. The Delta will increase (and approach 1.00) as the option gets deeper…
What is the best toll tag to have in Texas? TxTag (pronounced Tex-tag) is good for the entire state and does not cost money for the tag. Is there a toll tag for all of Texas? Published on: January 17,…
What chemical is released by the endothelium? Nitric oxide, prostacyclin, endothelin (ET) and endothelial-derived hyperpolarizing factor are powerful vasoactive substances released from the endothelium in response to both humoral and mechanical stimuli, and can profoundly affect both the function and…
What is Morse potential equation? The Morse Potential is a good approximation to V(x) and is best when looking for a general formula for all x from 0 to ∞, not just applicable for the local region around the xo:…
How does the auditory nerve transmit information to the brain? Auditory processing begins in the cochlea of the inner ear, where sounds are detected by sensory hair cells and then transmitted to the central nervous system by spiral ganglion neurons,…
What should I expect from my 8 week old German Shepherd? You should expect your 8-week-old German Shepherd puppy to feel stressed and uncertain. They may seem timid and unsure of their surroundings. They might cry, whine, and not want…
What is BMW 328i Sport package? The Sport Line package adds high-gloss black kidney grille bars and 18” alloy wheels on the outside of the car, a black signature key fob with red accent and exclusive upholsteries and trims on…