Author: Darrel Pratt

Can I Cancel My Royal London Pension?

You have 30 days from when you receive your plan documents to change your mind. If you decide that you don’t want the plan, you should complete and return the cancellation form provided to you. How do I cancel my Royal London plan? To voice your concerns or raise a complaint, simply call 0345 602 […]

Who Owns Highgate House In London?

It was sold in 2007 by the Assads to a British property developer who then sold it, in 2008, to the family of the Russian billionaire Andrey Guryev through an offshore company called Safran Holdings, for £50 million. Who owns the biggest house in London? Billionaire businessman John Caudwell is the proud owner of the […]

Can You Hunt Duck In Nova Scotia?

Sink box duck hunting in Nova Scotia takes place November and December. When can you hunt ducks in Nova Scotia? Open season and daily bag and possession limits for migratory game birds in Nova Scotia Species Open season Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters), combined October 1 […]

Can I Shoot Crows In Nova Scotia?

The Wildlife Act (www.gov.ns.ca/just/regulations/regs/ wigeneral. htm) lists only 11 groups of species that can be killed throughout the year for the purpose of preventing damage to property. This includes coyotes, woodchuck, skunk, porcupine, crows and other bird species, rats and mice, red squirrels and chipmunks. Is shooting a crow illegal? US federal law permits killing […]

What Happens If A Dog Eats Saskatoon Berries?

Saskatoon berry seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides and must be removed, as they can cause gastrointestinal issues in dogs. The seeds are also a choking hazard for dogs. Are saskatoon berries poisonous? Interestingly, Saskatoon berry seeds are poisonous just like an apple’s, so don’t eat buckets of them! If you cook or dry them, the poison […]

How Many Birds Are In Nova Scotia?

Unless otherwise noted, the list is that of the Nova Scotia Bird Society (NSBS) as of 2021. The Society’s field checklist contains 308 species, some of which are seen regularly but only in small numbers. To that list are added an additional 169 uncommon species from the full NSBS list. How many species of birds […]

What Were The Conditions In London In 1888?

Housing was extremely over-crowded, with entire families or groups of strangers crammed into a single room for cooking, eating and sleeping. They would share beds or sleep on the floor, with rags covering broken windows and often flea or insect-infested environments. What were the living conditions like in London in the 1800s? London’s population grew […]

What Caused London Fog In 1800S?

London’s basin location in the Thames estuary had always made it prone to natural mist, with moisture becoming trapped by the surrounding hills; but coal smoke combined with natural fog to create a ‘pea-souper’, a thick smog that could last for days. Why was London so foggy in 1800s? The more smoke and soot in […]