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How did Oklahoma get it’s name?

How did Oklahoma get it’s name?

Equivalent to the English word Indian, okla humma was a phrase in the Choctaw language used to describe the Native American race as a whole. Oklahoma later became the de facto name for Oklahoma Territory, and it was officially approved in 1890, two years after the area was opened to white settlers.

Why is salt spread on the roads in winter?

The biggest reason for pouring salt on icy roads is that salt lowers the freezing point of water. Water normally freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but when you add salt, that threshold drops to 20 degrees (or even 2 degrees) Fahrenheit.

How much does the temperature change with altitude?

Although the actual atmospheric lapse rate varies, under normal atmospheric conditions the average atmospheric lapse rate results in a temperature decrease of 6.4C°/km (3.5F°/1,000 ft) of altitude above ground level. The measurable lapse rate is affected by the moisture content of the air (humidity).

How many amps are in a bolt of lightning?

Most measurements have been in the range 5,000 to 20,000 amps but a famous strike just before the Apollo 15 launch in 1971 was measured at 100,000 amperes by magnetic links attached to the umbilical tower. Currents over 200,000 amps have been reported.

What year was Romeo and Juliet set?

Well, we don’t really know for certain when “Romeo and Juliet” is set, or when it was written either. Scholars currently think that the play might plausibly be dated to 1595. We know too that it can’t be any later than 1596, or any earlier than 1591.

Which president got stuck in a bathtub?

President William Taft once got stuck in the White House bathtub. Weighing in at over 330 pounds, Taft was by far the heaviest president in our country’s history. This embarrassing story claims that six aides were needed to dislodge his massive frame from the tub.

What speed is the earth spinning at?

This is about 24,901 miles (40,075 kilometres) per day. To calculate speed, Mr Kadish divided that distance by 23hr, 56m, 4s to reach the figure of 1,040 mph. After that, speed due to rotation was calculated by multiplying the speed at the equator by the cosine of the latitude at the point.

Who scored the winning goal in the first World Cup?

Héctor Castro played on the Uruguay soccer team during the first ever World Cup in 1930. In the last game between Uruguay versus Argentina, Castro scored the winning goal in the last minute of the game. The final score was 4-2, making Uruguay the first country to win the World Cup title. What’s notable about Castro is that he was one-armed player.

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