Evening star., 1938-01-04
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.
A reader can get the ansDer to any
question of fact By ,Drtting The Euening
Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Hdskin, director, Washington, D. c,
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@. Why does Finland owe the United
States war debt?-W. r.
A. Findland's debt was due to y post
armistice loan for use in relief and to
provide supplies. At the beginning Of
the World War the Firms fought with
Russia, as they were then Russian sub
jects. Finlands independence came as
a result of the World War. When the
nation broke away there was a dearth
of all supplies and it was then that an
appeal was made to this country and as
result the loan was made by the United
States to Finland.
c. How do penguins keep their eggs
Warm?-W. N.
A. Emperor penguins stand for weeks
during the long Antarctic night with
the egg between their feet to keep it
warm, the parents sharing the task be-
tween them.
@. Where is Georgia divided into North
and South Georgia?-H. j. w.
A. North Georgia is defined as the
part of the State north of the "fallline"
passing from Augusta through Milledge-
vile and Macon to Columbus. South
Georgia is the territory south OF this
line.
@. How many eclipses of the sun and
moon will there be this year?-H. B.
A. There will be two of the sun and
two of the moon. One of the sun will be
total in the South Atlantic Ocean, and
one partially visible in Western North
America, Hawaii and Northeastern Asia.
Two total eclipses of the moon will be
visible in most parts of North and South
America.
@. Is San Francisco or Seattle larger?
M. P.
A. San Francisco has population Of
about $4,000, and Seattle 366 900. How
ever, Seattle has much larger area.
covering 104 square miles. compared
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@. To what race do Egyptians belong?
r. H. M.
A. The Egyptians are mixed race.
the Hamitic predominating, though
there is Semitic mixture. Although
rather dark-skinned the Egyptians are
members of one of the main branches of
the white race.
@. Why was Goat Island In Niagara
River given this name?-B. A. K.
A. In ITO the island was cleared by a
resident of the mainland and stocked
with domestic animals. In the course
Of time none Of the original stock sur
vived except one lone goat, which gave
the island its name.
@. What are the two leading opera
companies in the world?-L. M. w.
A. The outstanding ones are La Scala,
Milan. Italy, and the Metropolitan Opera
Company of New York.
@. What is the fauces?-H. NJ. K.
A. The opening at the back of the
mouth leading to the throat cavity or
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bounded above by the soft palate and
uvula, below by the root of the tongue.
and on the sides by muscular ridges
called the pillars of the fauces.
@. Where was the first turnpike road
In the United States?-L. G.
A. The first important turnpike was
the one from Philadelphia to Lancaster
Pa, begun in 1892 and completed two
years later.
@. What is the Berlin Decree?-W.
R. L.
A. This was an order issued by Napo-
leon on November 81, 1906, forbidding the
importation of British goods, and even
excluding from the harbors under his
control any neutral vessel which had
touched British port.
@. Why are the passports issued to
World War refugees called Nansen pass
ports?-J. w.
A. The Nansen passport Is named for
the great Norwegian statesman and
philanthropist, Fridtjof Nansen, In mem
ory Of his part in furnishing aid to
World War refugees in Europe. He was
high commissioner for refugees to the
League of Nations. and in 1923 was
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
@. What is Cape Cod lighter7-D. L..
A. This lighter consists Of a soapstone
which is kept in a jar OF kerosene; a
handle is attached for convenience in
using. When the soapstone is lighted it
blazes for a considerable time before
the kerosene is entirely used. The stone
itself lasts indefinitely.
@. Please give some information about
Glastonbury, England.-C. R.
A. Glastonbury is town in Somerset,
England, 81 miles south of Bristol It's
abbey, founded in Roman times, was re-
founded under Inc in the 9th century.
Glastonbury is associated in legend with
Joseph of Arimathea, who is said to have
visited it and in sign of possession to
have planted his staff, which took root
and became the famous Glastonbury
thorn reputed to burst into leaf ON
Christmas eve.