Where did spanakopita originate?

Table of Contents:

1. Where did spanakopita originate?
2. How do you pronounce baklava UK?
3. What does balaclava mean in English?
4. How is Balayage pronounced?
5. What's the origin of Balaclava?
6. Is wearing a balaclava illegal?
7. Can you wear a balaclava in the army?
8. Why do soldiers wear balaclava?
9. Can I wear a balaclava in public?
10. Why do special forces wear watches upside down?
11. Why do soldiers not wear bullet proof masks?
12. Why do soldiers not wear Armour?
13. Why do soldiers not wear helmets?
14. Do US soldiers wear bulletproof vests?
15. Can a bullet proof vest stop an AK 47?
16. Would Kevlar stop an arrow?
17. Can a bulletproof vest stop a 50 cal?
18. Has anyone ever survived a 50 Cal shot?
19. Can Level 4 body armor stop a 50 cal?
20. Can a 50 cal kill you without hitting you?

Where did spanakopita originate?

Greece

How do you pronounce baklava UK?

Baklava. Bak-lau-wa.

What does balaclava mean in English?

: a knit cap for the head and neck. — called also balaclava helmet.

How is Balayage pronounced?

The hair authority asserts the correct way to pronounce balayage is bah-lee-ahge with an alternate pronunciation of bah-lay-ahge.

What's the origin of Balaclava?

The name comes from their use at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War of 1854, referring to the town near Sevastopol in the Crimea, where British troops there wore knitted headgear to keep warm. Handmade balaclavas were sent over to the British troops to help protect them from the bitter cold weather.

Is wearing a balaclava illegal?

No it is not illegal, however, in this day and age anybody seen with a balaclava is up to no good, that is the perception it gives. So be careful when and where you wear your mask you might have to answer a few questions.

Can you wear a balaclava in the army?

The US Army currently issues two different types of balaclava as part of their cold weather gear. These are authorized for wear at the soldiers discretion but if you are wearing it in the summer heat you would probably get laughed at. ... American troops don't hide their face from the enemy.

Why do soldiers wear balaclava?

They wore balaclavas to hide their identities and avoid retribution from the IRA and the like. From there it spread to other units in other countries. The balaclavas not only hide the troopers' identities, it also make them look dangerous and intimidating. Thus giving them a bit more edge in any firefight.

Can I wear a balaclava in public?

The Government has made it mandatory to wear a face covering on all public transport and in shops in England. If you can wear a face covering but choose not to then you may be given a fine of £200 or refused entry/service.

Why do special forces wear watches upside down?

As they hold tools or perform work, it is a more natural position to read the time. Military and special forces personnel and armed police can wear watches upside down as it's easier to read the time while holding a rifle or gun.

Why do soldiers not wear bullet proof masks?

Why don't soldiers wear bulletproof face masks? Because they're hot, cumbersome, and ineffective against Taliban guns. ... While ballistic face masks protect against IED shrapnel, they can't stop a bullet from an AK-47 Kalashnikov, the Taliban's firearm of choice.

Why do soldiers not wear Armour?

Armor is heavy and hot. ... The weight of steel armor needed to stop a bullet was too heavy, so they stopped using it. Likewise kevlar body armor is already quite heavy, it's also very hot. If they added more the soldier would die of heatstroke and exhaustion before they died of bullets.

Why do soldiers not wear helmets?

No head covering (even a helmet) is "bulletproof." Sometimes soldiers are willing to sacrifice the protection of a helmet in favor of being comfortable and keeping themselves from becoming dehydrated. Helmets (even Kevlar ones) are heavy and they can get hot. Lots of heat = sweating and too much sweating=dehydration.

Do US soldiers wear bulletproof vests?

Yes, bulletproof vests are worn by all solders not only US soldiers. Generally, there are two main types of the vest which is made for soldiers use known as the tactical vest and protective vest.

Can a bullet proof vest stop an AK 47?

Normally a NIJ Level IIIA bullet proof vest in combination with Level IV hard armor panels can stop AK-47 rounds including armor piercing.

Would Kevlar stop an arrow?

Kevlar doesn't protect against pointed impact weapons like knives and arrows. ... a sharp edge weapon will instead pass through the fibers, and doesn't deform. the armor is worthless if there is no ceramic plate that stops the penetrative force of the arrow/blade.

Can a bulletproof vest stop a 50 cal?

No, a . 50 caliber bullet also sometimes called an anti-material bullet will go clean through any vest or armor. Even if say one was able to catch such a bullet, the sheer force from such a weapon would crush your insides and still kill you. There is a reason such weapons were formerly use to stop vehicles and tanks.

Has anyone ever survived a 50 Cal shot?

There's really no way to survive a . 50-cal. ... 50-cal. hits with so much energy that it would likely kill you even if your body armor could stop it.

Can Level 4 body armor stop a 50 cal?

Most body armor is useless against . 50 caliber rounds, as they are only meant to protect against cartridges with less than 1/3 of the energy of the . 50 caliber.

Can a 50 cal kill you without hitting you?

50 BMG is so powerful enough that even a near miss can kill you. The massive . 50 Browning Machine Gun round, better known as the . ... 50 BMG is strong enough to kill or seriously injure a person, even if the bullet itself misses.