The Polynesians would probably have needed fixed-mast canoes to sail against the wind, which there is no evidence of, says Ian Goodwin from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. Instead, his research suggests that these pioneering sailors might have had the … Continue reading →

Freshwater flooding from rain or saline storm surge may trap fish in an inappropriate salinity. If this happens rapidly and the fish have no escape, species that are intolerant to changes in salinity may die. Low dissolved oxygen is by … Continue reading →

No. Unlike the Mediterranean, trade is much more marginal in Polynesia. The problem is that all of the islands pretty much all had the same resources. Now, within the same island chain, there was potential for specialisation in comparative advantages. … Continue reading →

They make a great bait for early morning surf fishing. Fished on a Carolina Rig or standard two-hook bottom rig, with No. 2 or No. 4 long shank hooks, they are great bait for pompano, sea mullet, croakers, red drum, … Continue reading →

The balangay was the first wooden boat that was excavated in Southeast Asia. These boats were instrumental in the settlement of Austronesian peoples in the Philippines and the Malay archipelago. It was used for cargo and trading, in which Butuan, … Continue reading →

317 miles per hour. Currently, the world record for fastest speed by a boat is 317 miles per hour (510 km/h). That’s right! Over 300 miles per hour… That record was set in 1978 by Australian Ken Warby in his … Continue reading →

Toriyama took the suggestions about Android 21 into account and finalized her design, but was not involved in any direct input into her story. The game itself was noted by Toriyama to be an official part of the overall Dragon … Continue reading →

Do not try to move a rolling scaffold without enough help. Watch out for slopes, holes, debris, and overhead obstructions. Do not use a rolling or mobile scaffold with pneumatic tires as the only support while used, erected or dismantled. … Continue reading →

A canon is a member of the chapter of (for the most part) priests, headed by a dean, which is responsible for administering a cathedral or certain other churches that are styled collegiate churches. The dean and chapter are the … Continue reading →

To be considered part of the canon, a book has to be more than just great and able to withstand the test of time; it has to be considered essential. The term itself is derived from an ancient Greek word … Continue reading →

1 Yu Narukami (Age: 16, Height: 5’11”, Birthday: Unknown) How tall is Kujikawa? About My Rating Height 155 cm (5’1″) Weight 41 kg (90 lbs) Blood Type AB Arcana The Lovers How smart is Narukami? Detective Skills: Yu’s detective skills … Continue reading →

In fiction, canon is the material accepted as officially part of the story in an individual universe of that story by its fan base. It is often contrasted with, or used as the basis for, works of fan fiction. How … Continue reading →

If you see a TikTok video, comment or hashtag that contains the letters ‘SA’, it is usually referring to sexual assault. These videos usually have a trigger warning, and people prefer to use the abbreviation as it is such a … Continue reading →

As stated above, as a general guideline, your boat should be stored in the water no longer than 30 days straight. That is if you haven’t taken special precautions to protect your boat and prepare it for longer-term storage. How … Continue reading →

Something is “canon” when it is accepted as part of an official, fictional universe. For instance, the Star Wars movies are all canon because the show’s creators and franchise owners agreed they are part of the same consistent story. What … Continue reading →