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There are several theories of the origin of the slang term "to kick the bucket". One possibility is the method of hanging where someone is hung while standing on a bucket. When the bucket is kicked away, the victim is hanged. For more information, please see the Related Link below.
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What is it called when you you swing a bucket of water but the water stays in the bucket?
Well, if I am correct the water in the bucket stays in there because of inertia and centripetal force. The water wants to come out of the bucket but inertia prevents the water to come out of the bucket. That is all I know I don't know how centripetal force helps the water stay in the bucket though. Hoped this helped you a bit.
Why is a football round?
To allow it to roll and facilitate kicking A U. S. football is called a prolate spheroid.
How do you precisely measure 6 liters of water if you only have one 7 liter and one 5 liter bucket?
# Fill the 5 liter bucket # Pour it into the 7 liter bucket # Fill the 5 liter bucket # Fill the 7 liter bucket from the 5 (2 liters go in leaving 3 liters in the 5 liter bucket) # Empty the 7 liter bucket # Pour the 3 liters from the 5 liter bucket into the 7 liter bucket # Fill the 5 liter bucket # Fill the 7 liter bucket from the 5 liter bucket (4 liters go in leaving 1 liter in the 5 liter bucket) # Empty the 7 liter bucket # Pour the 1 liter form the 5 liter bucket into the 7 liter bucket # fill the 5 liter bucket. You now have 5 liters in the 5 liter bucket and 1 liter in the 7 liter bucket; 6 liters in all. Pour the 5 liters into the 7 liter bucket if you want all 6 liters in one container.
When was Suds in the Bucket created?
Suds in the Bucket was created in 2003.
How many gallon are in 1 bucket?
Depends on how big the bucket is.
What are 2 euphemisms for death in your society?
kicking the bucket
Would kicking a bucket In space hurt?
No, kicking a bucket in space would not hurt since there is no gravity to cause it to hit anything. The bucket would continue to float in the same direction at a constant velocity.
What does kick the bucket mean?
It means to die. The origin seems to be someone standing on a bucket to hang themselves, then kicking away the bucket.
What are the release dates for Testees - 2008 Kicking the Bucket List 1-7?
Testees - 2008 Kicking the Bucket List 1-7 was released on: Canada: 18 November 2008 USA: 20 November 2008
What is a handle on a bucket called?
A handle on a bucket is called a bail.
A slogan for aluminum?
"Aluminum: Lightening the Load, Sustaining the Future."
What do you call a light-colored bucket?
A light-colored bucket can be called a pale bucket or a white bucket, depending on the specific shade of the color.
What is it called when you are kicking at a target in soccer?
Its called shooting. :)
What is charlies last name in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
bucket bucket bucket Bucket. Charlie's name on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is Charlie Bucket.
Why is a bucket list called a bucket list?
Because it is the list of things you want to do or achieve before you "kick the bucket."
What do you a light-colored bucket?
A light-colored bucket would be called a pale pail.
What was hyacinth bucket's son called?
Hyacinth Bucket's son was named Sheridan.
