It was the year baker and chef Nancy Birtwhistle managed to dazzle the judges and viewers on season five of The Great British Bake Off. She was 60 years old at the time of her win, becoming the oldest winner to date. What disease does Mary Berry have? At theRead More →
Ptolemy I Soter, (born 367/366 bc, Macedonia—died 283/282, Egypt), Macedonian general of Alexander the Great, who became ruler of Egypt (323–285 bc) and founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which reigned longer than any other dynasty established on the soil of the Alexandrian empire and only succumbed to the Romans inRead More →
6 Qualities Of Introverts That Make Them Great Leaders They are natural analysts. … They manage uncertainty well. … They listen. … They speak seldom, but deliberately. … They’re humble. … They work well alone. Can introverts be managers? Introverts who are managers create conditions in which they can manageRead More →
One estimate has put the national population at around 400,000 animals in 18,000 breeding sites. Many of the largest populations are centred on disused mineral-extraction sites, but lowland farmland forms the majority of great crested newt habitat in the UK. When can great crested newts be moved? Great crested newtsRead More →
Although the wrap may have some cross-contact with shellac from waxed lemons, as all the ingredients are completely animal-free – right down to the mayo – the Great Imitator is an excellent choice for vegans, vegetarians, meat-reducers, and chickens. What is the great imitator made of? “The Great Imitator”, asRead More →
In 1930, raising tariffs across the board hurt the U.S. economy. Although it did not cause the onset of the Great Depression, it did help extend it. … After President Hoover signed the bill into law, stocks dropped to 140. What caused the Great Depression? It began after the stockRead More →
The popular publication also claims that anywhere from 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes is a common goal for elite level male runners while elite female athletes is anywhere between 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour 40 minutes. What does the average person run a halfRead More →
Egypt’s antiquities and protection law ban people from climbing the pyramids. Climbing monuments and smuggling antiquities are not allowed. It will result in severe fines and jail sentences of up to three years. The banning of climbing the pyramids of Egypt were imposed to preserve the monuments. Can you goRead More →
Alexander the Great spoke ancient Greek and/or Macedonian. Alexander and his father were Macedonians, and there is some debate as to whether the… Was Alexander the Great half Macedonian? The marriage made Alexander’s position as heir less secure, since any son of Cleopatra Eurydice would be a fully Macedonian heir,Read More →
Even her attempts at governmental reforms were often bogged down by Russia’s vast bureaucracy. However, Catherine considered herself to be one of Europe’s most enlightened rulers, and many historians agree. She wrote numerous books, pamphlets and educational materials aimed at improving Russia’s education system. Was Catherine the Great an enlightenedRead More →