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Why did the us want to take over hawaii?

Score: 4.5/5 (44 votes) The United States wanted Hawaii to acquire its islands and because it was a port way to China, East India and Asia. Not only did they want the islands, but they wanted their naval base. ... The United States knew that Hawaii had lots of tropical fruits (pineapple) and sugar, ...

03 Feb 2026 819 views

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Is there such a word as unwavered?

Score: 4.1/5 (5 votes) Just as it sounds, the word unwavering refers to something that will not waver, wander, or go astray. Unwavering most often refers to mental determination, like an unwavering desire to marry the love of your life or an unwavering intent to become a doctor even though you faint...

03 Feb 2026 1,936 views

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When do algal blooms occur?

Score: 4.4/5 (11 votes) Warming water temperature Harmful algae usually bloom during the warm summer season or when water temperatures are warmer than usual. Warmer water due to climate change might favor harmful algae in a number of ways: Toxic blue-green algae prefer warmer water.What is the algal...

03 Feb 2026 838 views

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What is a tomial tooth?

Score: 4.2/5 (41 votes) Tomial Tooth: n. A protrusion on the upper bill of some birds—including falcons, kites, and shrikes—reminiscent of a tooth.What is a falcons tooth called?The notch in a falcon's beak is called the tomial tooth, and it's an adaptation suited to their hunting style. H...

03 Feb 2026 987 views

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What is meant by alkalemia?

Score: 4.6/5 (48 votes) Medical Definition of alkalemia : a condition in which the hydrogen ion concentration in the blood is decreased.What is the difference between Alkalemia and alkalosis?Alkalemia is serum pH > 7.45. Acidosis refers to physiologic processes that cause acid accumulation or alk...

03 Feb 2026 308 views

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Why trey smith fell in draft?

Score: 4.1/5 (75 votes) Smith fell to the sixth round because of health concerns (he dealt with blood clots during his time at Tennessee). If you take those health issues out of the equation (Smith played in every game at UT the past two seasons), then there's no doubt that Smith was one of the...

03 Feb 2026 307 views

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Where to use ongoing in a sentence?

Score: 5/5 (64 votes) (1) There is an ongoing debate on the issue. (2) The discussions are still ongoing. (3) Training is part of our ongoing career development program. (4) It was just another episode in an ongoing saga of marriage problems.Is it correct to say still ongoing?Still ongoing is only u...

03 Feb 2026 630 views

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When is carob ripe?

Score: 4.7/5 (73 votes) (Carob is a legume.) Pods are ripe when they turn from green to a dark, reddish brown. You can pick them from the tree (or shake a branch to dislodge them), but the easiest way to harvest carob is to gather them from the ground once they've ripened and fallen. Be sure to...

03 Feb 2026 1,510 views

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Do spider bites hurt?

Score: 4.8/5 (40 votes) Most people with spider bites experience mild symptoms like pain and swelling. These symptoms gradually go away with at-home care. You may have more painful and severe symptoms if a black widow, brown recluse or hobo spider bites you. With proper medical care, most people rec...

03 Feb 2026 1,316 views

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Does roundup kill thorn bushes?

Score: 4.1/5 (20 votes) Paint the cut ends of the remaining stems with a 25-percent solution of glyphosate or triclopyr herbicide, using any small, disposable paintbrush. The stems draw the herbicide into the roots to completely kill the plant so you won't have to contend with new growth in the...

03 Feb 2026 1,634 views