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Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was a group of secret routes and safe houses that allowed slaves to escape to free states in the mid 1800s.
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There are no records that indicate who was actually the first slave.
Why were the union and the confederates called the blue and the grey?
They came to be called the blue and the gray because of the typical color of their respective uniforms. The Union would have ample supply of uniforms so they would, with a few exceptions, always be clad in blue.
Later in the war, the Confederates on the other hand could not count on fresh clothing from government sources, and would come to rely on uniforms made of homespun cloth. The dyes used may come out gray, but were just as likely to be brown, tan, or somewhere in between. The Southern soldier would later become known as butternuts due to the brownish yellow color that seemed to become common with homespun clothing.
How do you kill mold on the ground under a house?
All molds are a fungus. It is both the most cost and the most effective fungicide (fungus killer) is sodium hypochlorite also known as common bleach. When NaOCl (bleach) is used properly it will kill all and every fungal mold (deuteromycota) also known as fungi imperfecti. Common concentrations at 15% bleach and 85% water. There is rarely a reason to use any other chemicals.
Just how well and how does sodium hypochlorite do this? On a cellular and molecular level it both digests the fungal cell walls and it breaks down the toxin molecules.
The result is that fungal mold is both completely destroyed (including its DNA) and neutralizes the toxins.
As a cautionary note, if you have a major presence of potentially toxic or infectious fungal mold it should be studied to determine its potential health risk and possible danger to some humans. Warning or flags of such are odors that provoke an allergic reaction or a mold like presence that causes a severe immune responses. Other indicators may be such as chronic rhinosinisitis, severe chest pain, coughing, conjunctivitis, rash, neurological disorders.
If you have any health concern you must avoid such areas and have fully medically certified medical mycologist competently identify a potential fungal pathogen.
Medical mycologists are specialist typically pathologist in allergology and clinical immunology that possess advanced degrees in this area of medical research.
A good interview on this subject was conducted during a taping of the Discovery Health Channel TV program entitled "Is Your House Out to Get You?" that is of high relevancy and interest:
http://www.njmoldinspection.com/news/press111405.html
Can you use prestressed lintels underground?
Yes you can... to bridge drains which run through your foundations. make sure you have 150mm bearing onto the blockwork on each side of the lintel.
Where was the Underground railroad located?
There was never an actual underground railroad. The underground railroad refers to the process used to free slaves during slavery.
Who started the underground railroad?
Harriet Tubman DID NOT START THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD. but was one of the best condutors on the underground railraod.
Levi Coffin was the leader of the Underground Railroad, helped slaves escape from the south to his home in the north, via the Ohio River, into Cincinnati.
What type of conductors are approved for underground use?
For underground use, conductors typically approved include insulated copper and aluminum wires, which are often rated for direct burial. Common types are THHN/THWN, USE (Underground Service Entrance), and UF (Underground Feeder) cable, designed to withstand moisture and soil conditions. Additionally, armored cables may be used for extra protection. Always ensure compliance with local electrical codes and standards.
What is an underground filmmaker?
An underground filmmaker refers to the work of directors who "played an anti-art role in Hollywood"
Check this source for more details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_film
Underground Filmmaker can also refer to a director/producer who might be making a movie under an anonymous name #1 because society/government rejects its content, or #2 because there is unauthorized copyright material used. Mainly done to avoid percussion by individuals, companies, or the government, while attempting to get a movie to public view.
What was the Percentage of the total railroad mileage in the north during the civil war?
approximately 3,428 miles
