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Way down yonder in the Pawpaw patch
When I was a little girl, my maternal great grandmother used to sing various songs throughout the day. One of the lines she often sang was to the tune of Ten Little Indians and was the chorus from a folk song called The Pawpaw Patch. The chorus was:
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
Some Cool Facts About AI - It's Advancements, Discoveries In Major Fields
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are now considered some of the most significant innovations. AI and ML used to be a fictional concept from science fiction, but now it's becoming a daily reality.
By M V Ramarao5 years ago in FYI
How wheellock weapons worked
Early firearms worked by the direct application of heat to gunpowder, an operation that was clearly fraught with danger, especially as this took place a few inches in front of the gunman’s face. The earliest such weapons used the “matchlock” system, in which the heat was supplied by a naked flame in the form of a smouldering piece of cord brought into direct contact with gunpowder in an open pan, a process that was not only dangerous but unreliable. The way forward was to use friction as the heat source, and the first method to do so was the wheellock, which was used on weapons from around 1550 to 1650, although weapons from both before and after these dates can be found.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
The moons of Uranus
The planet Uranus, which is the seventh furthest from the Sun, is surrounded by moons, with 27 having been discovered to date. These range in size from 1578 km diameter (Titania) to around 20 km or even less. The sizes of some of the smallest moons, such as Ferdinand, Margaret, Mab, Cupid and Trinculo, are not known for certain and so the claim for which is the smallest moon of Uranus is still under debate.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
Mount Etna 1991-1993 - Volcanic Eruption Case Study
This is a good basis to use as a Case Study if you're just starting out with Volcanoes. This was one we created at the start of my A-Level Geography course. It is in no way intended for someone who is second year A-Level, etc, as it is only an introduction to some terms and is meant to give ideas on how to potentially structure a Case Study.
By Rebecca Smith5 years ago in FYI
Understanding the Best Options for Removing Flooded Water
The troubles of flooded water often plague construction or excavation sites. Water accumulation can profoundly threaten the health and safety of workers and officials working in the construction site. Generally, the process of removing flooded water from construction sites is referred to as dewatering. However, a clear impression of water removal services can help individuals identify the best ways to release flooded water. The following discussion dives into some of the common ways that you can follow for removing excess water at a construction or excavation site.
By John Smith5 years ago in FYI
To the Gone but Not Forgotten..
Fresh out of college I began volunteering for Pima County Attorney's office Victim Witness. The horrible day came when I had to do a death notification of a police officer killed by a drunk driver. I am leaving out the names of the officer and his wife out of respect, because it is a complicated story that I do not wish to bring her any shame from. If is just a piece of my history and why this week is important to me.
By Justice for All5 years ago in FYI
Radiance: The Brilliant Career of Marie Curie. Top Story - May 2021.
AN AILING François Mitterrand, in the final weeks of his last term as French president, finally made amends for centuries of Gallic sexism. At an April 1995 ceremony in the Panthéon, the great monument to French national heroes, he enshrined the ashes of Marie Curie — the first woman to be so honoured for her achievements.
By Wilson da Silva5 years ago in FYI
What should and really should not be achieved with “social distance.”?
Experts evaluate whether you ought to cancel your appointments, dinners, and gym sessions. Note: Read the full article to understand the seriousness of the Coronavirus Social Distance theory. I know it can be boring for most of you to read the full article, but I have covered most of the questions in this article that will solve your problem about social distance or quarantine.
By Mustafa Rangoonwala5 years ago in FYI
