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The story of the Dutch boy putting his finger in the dike is a myth. It originates from Hans Brinker, a fictional character in a novel by Mary Mapes Dodge. The story has been popularized as a tale of heroism and quick thinking, but it is not based on any historical event or real-life incident.
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Which finger in our hand is known as lady finger?
The fourth finger, also known as the ring finger, is sometimes jokingly referred to as the "lady finger" in certain cultures. Its name comes from the fact that it is traditionally where a wedding ring is worn.
How can you determine wind direction by wetting your finger and hold it up into the air?
When you wet your finger and hold it in the air you can determine wind direction, if there is in fact wind, because the wind blows against your finger and chills the fluids on your finger. Therefore, whatever part of you finger is cold, in the direction the wind is coming from.
Is lady finger a fruit?
No ladyfinger is not a fruit because it can not eaten raw people and books say this wrong. The seed capsule of Lady's finger is a pod which is in fact the fruit of the plant. Edibility has nothing to do with the definition of a fruit.
What is the configuration of the Hamsa Hand?
The Hamsa Hand is a Middle Eastern amulet that is regarded by some Jews as being symbolic of the hand of God. Most commonly, the hand is shaped like an ordinary human hand, except for the fact that it has a second thumb instead of the pinky finger.
Does putting a candle in a fridge help it burn?
No, putting a candle in a fridge will not help it burn. In fact, the cold temperature of the fridge can affect the candle's ability to burn properly by slowing down the melting of the wax and potentially causing the wick to extinguish. It is best to keep candles at room temperature for optimal burning.
Which President and his wife spoke Dutch at home?
Martin Van Buren and his wife spoke Dutch. Dutch was their first language, in fact.
Which finger in our hand is known as lady finger?
The fourth finger, also known as the ring finger, is sometimes jokingly referred to as the "lady finger" in certain cultures. Its name comes from the fact that it is traditionally where a wedding ring is worn.
Were the Dutch a major ethnicity in Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania Dutch relates to Deutsch, i.e. German.
Is bending your index finger a gay gesture?
No. In fact, there is actually no such thing as a gay gesture.
Is Bruce Springsteen Scottish?
Bruce is Italian on his mother's side and Irish/Dutch on his father's side.
How was South Africa introduced into the dutch empire?
The Cape Colony was the only tiny part of South Africa that was ever a part of the Dutch Empire and in fact that may not even be accurate, as the Dutch East India Company claimed it themselves.
What is the meaning of a ring on ring finger of right hand with greek orthodox?
read carfully the ring of the finger depends on the fact that everytime you masterbate god kills a kitten
What is black dutch?
I know it has something to do with Indians and the fact that Dutch people are usually blonde hair blue eyed people and Black Dutch have darker skin,hair and eyes...but I still don't understand it fully. Is that all it is? is it really an ethnicity?
In what South American city is Dutch spoken?
Paramaribo is the South American city where Dutch is spoken. It's the capital and the largest city in the Republic of Suriname. But it isn't the only city where Dutch is spoken in the Republic. In fact, Dutch is spoken in all of Suriname's cities. It's the country's official language.
Can children finger paint in Monet style?
yes they can paint in his style. In fact most children do.
Is Dutch a tonal language?
No, it is not. In fact, in all of Europe, only the following languages have tonal characteristics:SwedishNorwegianSerbo-CroatianSloveneLithuanianLatvianLimburgishLuxembourgish
On what Caribbean island is Dutch spoken?
Dutch is spoken on the Caribbean island of Aruba. In fact, it shares official language status there with the Creole language that's called Papiamento. Dutch is an official language because of the island's status as an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
