Last year, the House was in session for 118 days prior to Election Day and 135 days total. In total, Congress passed 65 laws, the fewest in history. With this almost non-existent work schedule, it appears that the record is not only in doubt but could be obliterated.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Common glass contains about 70-72 weight % of silicon dioxide (SiO2). The major raw material is sand (or quartz sand) that contains almost 100% of crystalline silica in the form of quartz.
Before glass, homes must either have been very dark but warm, or light but cold. Smashing Stuff. Glass is sand thatâs been heated to a very high temperature. Obsidian is a natural glass, made by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. Lightning strikes on sand also produce natural glass, called fulgarites.