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Why do professional basketball players today--the big men--get fewer rebounds than Chamberlain and Russell?
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Because they have more competition nowadays cause there are more talented players then back in the days.
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What are the roles of children?
roles of kids todayThe roles of children today are changing quite drasticly in 2007 as opposed to the 1900s. back then the attiude was children should be seen and not heard. now children have as just as much, if not more, responsibilties than the parent. they have become more independent than their adult counterparts at their age. school, work, social life, it's crazy!!! -mike "dubmac" t.
What three things did ancient Greece give the world?
The most incredible ways that you could ever imagine.Philosophy : Socrates, Plato and Aristotle are still quoted todayArchitecture : Classical architecture that still influences us todayScience : Archimedes lives on with his Archimedean screw and displacement theory amongst much morePolitics : The foundations of democracy and the electoral systemWarfare : The strict regime of the SpartansMythology : The stories of Homer are still famous todayLiterature : Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides set the basic rules of drama and literature still used todayThe Romans absorbed much of what the Greeks had originated, added their own spin and introduced it to the rest of Europe.The Greeks gave the United States fishing, the olimpics, they created olive oil and wine, the justice system, salons, demorocy from the Athens, trial by jusry,thearter, comody, and tragidy. Now you know some stuff that the Greeke's gave to us!
What are facts about Parthenon?
Spiritual uses:It was a temple for AthenaIt was also built to replace the older ParthenonIn the 5th century, it was converted into a Christian ChurchIn 1204, it was a Catholic ChurchIn 1460, it held a Turkish mosqueWhen it was a mosque, a minaret was built on itmesurments- 101.34 feet wide by 228.14 feet longScientific UsesIt was a Doric peripteral templeIt had two interior rooms called the naos and opisthodomosThe total width of the temple is 111 ftThe space between the axis of the normal column and the axis of the corner column is 13 1/2 ftThe architects of this amazing building was Iktinos and CallikratesThe sculptor was PheidiasHow it was built:2 main architects: main designer, Iktinos, master builder, CallikratesThe construction of the Parthenon began in 448 B.C. and was completed in 432 B.C.It was build on the old Parthenon and some of the materials of the old temple was used in the Parthenon we see todayThe construction costed 460 silver talents4 columns of Ionic order supported the roofMaterials used:Pentelic marblewooden roof framebronze casingsLocation:37°58 17.45 N / 23°43 34.29 EIt is on the hill, Acropolis, that overlooks the city, AthensWebsites you can visit to learn more:http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/arts/Architec/AncientArchitectural/GreekArchitecture/GreekBuilding/GreekBuilding.htm#The%20Parthenon Jan. 26http://www.sacredsites.com/europe/greece/interesting_parthenon_facts.html Jan. 28http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/parthenon Jan. 30http://academic.reed.edu/humanities/110Tech/parthenon.html Jan 26http://www.metrum.org/key/athens/dimensions.htm Jan 30http://people.hsc.edu/faculty-staff/maryp/Core/Parthenon.html Jan 30http://www.thenagin.info/WebChron/Mediterranean/Parthenon.html Jan 28http://ancient-greece.org/architecture/parthenon.html Jan 30http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/The_Parthenon.html Jan 30http://www.sacred-destinations.com/greece/athens-parthenon Jan 28http://gogreece.about.com/od/athenssightseeing1/a/parthenonathens.htm Jan 26http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/parthenon-facts-3708.html Jan 27http://www.mlahanas.de/Greeks/Arts/Parthenon.htm Jan 26http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Parthenon.aspx Jan 27http://www.unp.co.in/f143/parthenon-facts-50942/ Jan 30http://www.surfnetkids.com/articles/ten_facts_about_the_parthenon-37453.htm Jan 30
What form of money is used in Canada?
the Canadian dollar, which is worth 81.62 cents US todayThe Canadian dollar.
What is the be verb of a singular sentence?
am, is or was are the singular be verbs.I am feeling good today.He is sick todayThe doctor was late yesterday.
How do you use the word flame in a sentence?
The most effective way to extinguish the flame of a candle is to use a candle snuffer.People returned to churches all over the land and kindled flames of revival that are still burning todayThe candle's flame was flickering in the soft breeze
What are the names of the songs from the Broadway musical called Guys and Dolls?
IN ORDER:Fugue For Tinhorns (You Got the Horse Right Here)Follow the FoldThe Oldest EstablishedFollow the Fold (Reprise)I'll KnowA Bushel and a PeckAdelaide's LamentGuys and DollsIf I Were a BellI've Never Been In LoveAdelaide's Lament #2Luck Be a LadySit Down You're Rockin' the BoatThe Guys Follow the FoldMarry the Man TodayThe Happy Ending
What are the Applications of induction motors?
Introductionl It is becoming very popular the utilization of squirrel cageinduction motors with variable frequency drives (VFD's) in theindustry.l The advance of power electronics technology and the cost of theVFD's are making this utilization possible.l The many advantages of this type of application are:ÙSpeed variation.ÙHeavy load inertia starting.ÙHigh starting torque requirements.ÙLow starting current requirements.ÙHigh efficiency at low speed.ÙHigh power factor.l The induction motor with VFD's replaces with advantage todaythe DC motors, and wound rotor motors.
What are the roles of children?
roles of kids todayThe roles of children today are changing quite drasticly in 2007 as opposed to the 1900s. back then the attiude was children should be seen and not heard. now children have as just as much, if not more, responsibilties than the parent. they have become more independent than their adult counterparts at their age. school, work, social life, it's crazy!!! -mike "dubmac" t.
What are the trachea and Windpipe?
The windpipe carries the air that you breath in to the lungs and when you breath out it takes it from you lungs out of your body.also rabbit s are the one of the best things to ever touch this earthby ryan warnerin C2 for science todayThe windpipe or trachea is a tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs. Its main function is to allow the passage of air into the lungs.
How did Google originate?
In the USA1996:Google began in March 1996 as a research project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, (Stanford Digital Library Project -SDLP). The SDLP's goal was to create a portal to a single universal digital library...Google as it Stands TodayThe Google Search engine initially used the Stanford website with the domain google.stanford.edu. The domain Google.com was registered on September 15, 1997. The companyn became Google Inc., on September 4, 1998.At the same time ...in China..in 1996A small search engine called "RankDex" from IDD Information Services was designed by Robin Li in China. He was working on a strategy for site-scoring and page ranking. This technology was patented and turned into the Baidu company in China.
What do cotton plants give us?
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium The fiber most often is spun into yarn or thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile, which is the most widely used natural-fiber cloth in clothing todayThe cotton fibre is technically known as lint. It is spun into yarn to make cloth.
What three things did ancient Greece give the world?
The most incredible ways that you could ever imagine.Philosophy : Socrates, Plato and Aristotle are still quoted todayArchitecture : Classical architecture that still influences us todayScience : Archimedes lives on with his Archimedean screw and displacement theory amongst much morePolitics : The foundations of democracy and the electoral systemWarfare : The strict regime of the SpartansMythology : The stories of Homer are still famous todayLiterature : Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides set the basic rules of drama and literature still used todayThe Romans absorbed much of what the Greeks had originated, added their own spin and introduced it to the rest of Europe.The Greeks gave the United States fishing, the olimpics, they created olive oil and wine, the justice system, salons, demorocy from the Athens, trial by jusry,thearter, comody, and tragidy. Now you know some stuff that the Greeke's gave to us!
Who invented the first electric guitar in 1924?
The guitar wasn't actually officially declared invented until 1929, but Les Paul had been attempting to perfect amplification since the early 1920's. It was George Beauchamp who first invented the electrically amplified guitar and Adolph Richenbacher (Rickenbacker) first manufactured them in 1932. Les Paul then had the chance to make some of the better electric guitars in 1936.
What could you buy for 10 cents in 1917?
Basically, you could buy:Ice Cream SodaSundaeEgg DrinksTonic WaterEgg milk chocolateCoffee(iced or hot)Half a cantaloupeSliced OrangeSliced TomatoesSliced CucumbersBoston Baked BeansCorn on the CobSaladIce CreamRaspberries and CreamVeal (10 cents a pound)Duck, Dressed( 10 cents a pound)Turkey (10 cents a pound)Beef (10 cents a pound)Pork (10 cents a pound)A pond of dried apricotsStarchGolden Cream CornString BeansEarly June PeasJamsBaking PowderMacaroniA yard of Madras ClothSewing Pattern
