What is William Somerset Maugham most notable short-story? This Macmillan Collector’s Library selection features ten of his finest and most vivid stories: ‘The Letter’, ‘The Verger’, ‘The Vessel of Wrath’, ‘The Book-Bag’, ‘The Facts of Life’, ‘Lord Mountdrago’, ‘The Colonel’s Lady’, ‘The Treasure’, ‘Rain’ and ‘P&O’. What did Somerset Maughan write? His reputation as a…
Read moreWho was king or queen in 1603?
Who was king or queen in 1603? James Stuart became king of Scotland in 1567 (as James VI) and king of England and Ireland (as James I) in 1603. He ruled both kingdoms until his death in 1625. Why did James became King of England in 1603? His great ambition was to succeed Elizabeth I…
Read moreWhat is Chhaupadi tradition?
What is Chhaupadi tradition? Chhaupadi is an ancient tradition practised in some rural parts of Nepal. It involves banishing people, often young girls, to mud huts or sheds for the duration of their period, or even longer. It is believed they will otherwise bring their family bad luck, or ill health. In which part of…
Read moreIs non-oxy gas OK for cars?
Is non-oxy gas OK for cars? A: No, you are not doing any harm to your Honda — or any other gasoline-powered motor vehicle — by using non-oxygenated fuel. In fact, it is my belief that gasoline engines of today would prefer non-oxy fuel — far less chance of moisture buildup and/or corrosion and measurably…
Read moreWhen was national hockey team won hockey World Cup?
When was national hockey team won hockey World Cup? India also won the World Cup in 1975. India’s hockey team is the most successful team ever in the Olympics, having won a total of eight gold medals – in 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964 and 1980. When did Finland start playing hockey? Ice…
Read moreShould I enable DDC CI?
Should I enable DDC CI? On a very basic level it’s the ‘Plug and Play’ functionality of the monitor. The only reason to disable this is if you’re using a legacy operating system or other device connected to the monitor that doesn’t operate correctly when using ‘Plug & Play’. What does DDC CI enable mean?…
Read moreHow do you fix a corroded light socket?
How do you fix a corroded light socket? Soak the corroded area with white vinegar. Wet a rag or paper towels with white vinegar. Apply the damp rag to the rusted surface, and let sit for several hours, occasionally rewetting the rag with vinegar. When done, use a rag, a plastic scrubber, or steel wool…
Read moreDo minorities donate blood?
Do minorities donate blood? Background. Minority blood donations have historically been low in the United States; however, increasing the proportion of minority blood donations is essential to reducing blood transfusion complications—particularly in African Americans with sickle cell disease and thalassemia. Does donated blood coagulate? The bag of blood used to store the donated blood contains…
Read moreHow does a window locking mechanism work?
How does a window locking mechanism work? It has a spindle that protrudes from the handle and into the lock gearbox. When the handle is turned, the spindle activates the gearbox which turns the locks in the mechanism and opens it. How do window handles break? This generally happens because (1) Lack of lubrication or…
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