Reindeer/Caribou The reindeer also referred to as Caribou in North America, is a member of the Cervidae family and a species of deer with circumpolar distribution, native to Arctic, Sub-arctic, tundra, boreal forests of Greenland, mountainous regions of Northern Europe, Siberia and North America. Reindeer are covered in hair from their nose to the bottom … Read more
What are Fossils? Fossils are the remains or traces of organisms that lived long ago and have been preserved. Both paleontologists and geologists use fossils to help determine what life and geology were like in the distant past. Through the remains of plants and animals from long ago, a picture of life at that time … Read more
Plastering Plaster is a thin layer of mortar applied over the masonry surface and it acts as a damp-proof coat over the brick masonry work. Plastering also provides a finished surface over the masonry that is firm and smooth hence it enhances the appearance of the building. The primary objectives of plastering are to protect … Read more
What is DOC? DOC is a filename extension for word processing documents, most commonly in the proprietary Microsoft Word Binary File Format. The DOC format has been used since the first release of Microsoft word for MS-DOS until 2003 version of word. In DOC, the document is stored in a binary file that also contains … Read more
Portland cement is the most common type of cement widely used around the world as a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco and non-specialty grout. It was developed from other types of hydraulic lime in England in the early 19th century by Joseph Aspdin and usually originates from limestone. Raw materials for the manufacture of … Read more
Viscosity and density are important concepts when it comes to understanding behavior of liquids and gases. So let us look at the major differences between viscosity and density. Also we will define their roles in the world of science and engineering. What is Viscosity? Viscosity is resistance of a fluid (liquid or gas) to a change in shape, … Read more
What is Classical Tragedy? Classical tragedy refers to the tragic plays written during ancient Greece, particularly during the 5th century BCE. These plays follow a set of rules and conventions established by Greek playwrights like Sophocles and Euripides. Here are some key characteristics of classical tragedy: An example of a classical tragedy is Sophocles’ play … Read more
Who Are Methodists? Methodism also referred to as Methodist movement is a group of historically related denominations of protestant Christianity which derive their doctrine of practice and belief from the life and teachings of John Wesley. Wesleyan theology which is upheld by the Methodist Churches focuses on sanctification and the effect of faith on the … Read more
People, who are well known to each other, may enter into each other’s personal space to make physical contact. These can be indicators of affection, trust and love towards each other. The manner in which people display affection is generally different in a public context to a private one. In private, people in an intimate … Read more
The process of making whisky involves the following steps: malting, drying, mashing and fermenting, which is followed by distillation and finally, maturation. Whisky is generally categorised into Single and Blended Malt also referred to as double or multiple malt. Single malt whisky refers to a whisky made of a single malted grain, usually barley, and produced in … Read more