That's why when engineers talk about how heavy a ship is, you'll hear them talk about displacement instead of weight. To keep from sinking, the cruise ship has to displace its weight in water before it's submerged. That's a lot easier to do if the cruise ship is constructed in a w...
You may also hear a vendor respond that an item is made of “concha” which means “shell” but what they’re referring to is seashell. The seashell most commonly used in jewelry in Nicaragua is known locally as “concha nacar” The seashell items commonly seen in Nicaragua have a specific...