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What is the average weight of a telephone pole?
We were just told, by the City of Austin's utility pole contractor, that the weight of a utility pole (much like a telephone pole) is 700 pounds. Hope this information is of some help to the telephone weight query. - Austin, Texas USA
Who lives in the south pole?
The South Pole is located in Antarctica, which is a continent dedicated to scientific research. Scientists, researchers, and support staff working on various research stations from different countries live in the South Pole region. However, no native human population resides there.
How many people have died since evolution?
It is difficult to provide an exact number as the concept of evolution spans millions of years. Over the course of human evolution, many individuals have passed away, leading to the continued process of genetic variation and natural selection.
What is the evolution of society?
A very vague question, but a vital component of the evolution of society (or ideas) is "memes" introduced by Richard Dawkins (evolutionary biologist). The evolution of memes play a very important role in societies through the ages.
What percentage of the world believes in evolution?
I don't know for sure, but I would guess it's a pretty high percentage as 65-70% of Christians have accepted it.
Whats the name of Striped pole outside a barbers shop?
Barber Pole
What is a barber's pole?
A barber's pole is another name for a barber pole - a sign used by barbers, most commonly a pole with a helix of red and white stripes.
How could you become a doctor in londan in the 16th century?
Get a proficiency at haircutting then put a red, and white barbers pole over the door of your barber shop!
Why are Cosmas and Damian patron saints of barbers?
We often do not know why saints may have a particular patronage. Sometime in history a group of barbers evidently petitioned the Vatican for permission to use Cosmas and Damian as their patrons and it was granted. Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers and were physicians. In ancient times barbers often did minor surgical procedures and this is still commemorated today with the traditional barber pole with red and blue stripes. Bleeding of sick patients was a common practice used in early medicine and the barber pole represents a limb of a bleeding patient.
What is the history behind the barbershop sign?
Barbers used to let blood as a medicinal practice. Often with leeches. The barbershop pole represents the blood being let.
What term can be used to describe evolution by natural?
The term that is often incorrectly used to describe evolution by natural selection is "survival of the fittest."
What term be used to describe evolution by natural selection?
The term that is often incorrectly used to describe evolution by natural selection is "survival of the fittest."
What is the title of a physician?
Physicians are addressed as Doctor. Surgeons are addressed as Mister, because of the old association with barbers. The barbers pole is red and white, signifying bandages. Long ago, before anasthetics, any surgery was done by barbers, not medical doctors. Nowadays, a medical student qualifies as a Doctor, and if s/he decides to specialise in some form of surgery, they study for at least 6 more years and then earn the title of Mister.
Why were medieval doctors called barbers?
Medieval doctors were not called barbers. Barbers often acted as medics for minor procedures.
What is the significance of a barber pole?
Barbers also used to be surgeons and perform operations. The barber pole is actually the symbol for the barber/surgeon, blood and bandages. see associated www The modern barber pole originated in the days when bloodletting was one of the principal duties of the barber. The two spiral ribbons painted around the pole represent the two long bandages, one twisted around the arm before bleeding, and the other used to bind is afterward. Originally, when not in use, the pole with a bandage wound around it, so that both might be together when needed, was hung at the door as a sign. But later, for convenience, instead of hanging out the original pole, another one was painted in imitation of it and given a permanent place on the outside of the shop. This was the beginning of the modern barber pole.
Why barbers kept Tuesday as holiday?
Why barbers kept tuesday as holiday?
How do you describe the arrow pointing to the north pole?
sharp you dumbo
