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When pluralizing a last name?

Score: 4.2/5 (26 votes) Names are pluralized like regular words. Add -es for names ending in "s" or "z" and add -s for everything else. When indicating the possessive, if there is more than one owner add an apostrophe to the plural; if there is one owner, add 's to the singular (The Smiths'...

05 Jan 2026 676 views
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Why is kente cloth still very special?

Score: 4.7/5 (72 votes) Kente cloth is special on many levels. Around the world, the unique patterns and colors are easily identifiable as a representation of West African culture. ... This gives each Kente design its own unique, symbolic value. Kente cloth may symbolize the wearer's status or ...

05 Jan 2026 1,822 views
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Did emerald card change banks?

Score: 4.8/5 (34 votes) On December 8, 2020, all existing H&R Block-branded accounts at Axos Bank® are moving to MetaBank®, N.A. Please know that Emerald Financial Services, LLC, an H&R Block company, will continue to service your account, so you can contact us at 1-866-353-1266 with any que...

05 Jan 2026 1,108 views
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When was thalidomide first used?

Score: 4.6/5 (49 votes) Thalidomide was marketed in 1956 by Chemie Grünenthal in Western Germany, first as an anti-flu, then in 1957, as an hypnotic drug. It was then available without prescription. In April 1958, thalidomide was marketed in the United Kingdom by Distillers Company.When was the drug...

05 Jan 2026 1,297 views
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What do solar cells do?

Score: 4.9/5 (67 votes) solar cell, also called photovoltaic cell, any device that directly converts the energy of light into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect. ... Solar cells have also been used in consumer products, such as electronic toys, handheld calculators, and portable radio...

04 Jan 2026 402 views
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In which year was fcube promulgated?

Score: 4.2/5 (31 votes) The Free and Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) programme introduced in 1995 promised universal education by 2005. This paper revisits Ghana's FCUBE policy for clues as to why it did not achieve the target goal and especially why poorest households seem to have...

04 Jan 2026 1,221 views
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How many readiness monitors can be incomplete in ny?

Score: 4.1/5 (35 votes) The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines allow up to two monitors to be in a "not ready" state for model year 1996 through 2000 vehicles and one monitor "not ready" for 2001 or newer model year vehicles.How many monitors can be not ready in NY?A vehicle will fa...

04 Jan 2026 1,412 views
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Which breaks down worn-out organelles?

Score: 4.2/5 (33 votes) A lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organellecell organelleThe cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane, is found in all cells and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment. The cell membrane consists of a lipid bilayer that is semipermeable. The c...

04 Jan 2026 1,053 views
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Is flank steak the same as skirt steak?

Score: 4.7/5 (16 votes) skirt steak because they are similar. ... Flank steak is more tender than skirt steak, and its flavor is more intense. That means it can easily be cooked if you want it rare or medium-rare, and searing is usually the best cooking method for it. If you want a well done or tend...

04 Jan 2026 519 views
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Why is hilda recruitable?

Score: 4.7/5 (71 votes) Hilda is the bodyguard of Claude, and as such cannot be recruited from the Golden Deer House while you are in the Black Eagles House. However, if you are in the Blue Lions House, the restriction appears to be lifted, and Hilda can be recruited.Why is Hilda not recruitable?Hil...

04 Jan 2026 1,548 views