What Is The Role Of The Matai?
Within each village every family has a matai that is a member of the fono (council) and represents the interests of the family . The fono is responsib…
Pets and Animals
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Do Turtles Eat Snakes?
Most turtles, however, are omnivores , eating both animals and plants. ... Some species of freshwater turtles, such as snapping turtles, also eat smal…
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Can You Swerve To Avoid Hitting A Dog?
Do not try to swerve around an animal ! You could lose control of your vehicle and hit a tree or another vehicle—both potentially much worse than hitt…
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What Was The Material From Which The Solar System Formed?
The Sun and the planets formed together, 4.6 billion years ago, from a cloud of gas and dust called the solar nebula . A shock wave from a nearby supe…
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Which US Agency Manages The Endangered Species List?
The FWS maintains a worldwide list of endangered species. Species include birds, insects, fish, reptiles, mammals, crustaceans, flowers, grasses, and …
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Who Was Mercury Named After And Why?
Mercury is one of the five classical planets visible with the naked eye and is named after the swift-footed Roman messenger god . It is not known exac…
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Can A Iguana Bite Your Finger Off?
Mathew said though it’s unusual for an iguana to bite off a child’s finger , the type of injury is quite common. ... Yoav Barnavon, a plastic surgeon …
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Why Is Milk Addictive?
Research shows that foods with a combination of fats and sugars trigger reward centers in the brain. Milk may be a “comfort food” for you for this rea…
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Why Are Exoplanet Transits Rare?
Most known exoplanets have been discovered using the transit method. A transit occurs when a planet passes between a star and its observer. ... Transi…
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Do Iguanas Lay Eggs Without Mating?
Female iguanas can produce a clutch of (infertile) eggs without the presence of a male . These eggs can be laid normally, but can also become stuck. E…
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Do Chameleons Like To Be Handled?
No chameleon enjoys being handled by people . ... Chameleons should only be considered as pets on par with tropical fish – great to behold, but not in…
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Why Was Jaws 2 SO BAD?
As a sequel to an immensely popular classic, Jaws 2 had a lot to live up to, and while it doesn’t reach the level of sheer terror of the original, it’…