Category: Architecture

What is the purpose of the Pearl by John Steinbeck? The Pearl is a novella by the American author John Steinbeck. The story, first published in 1947, follows a pearl diver, Kino, and explores man’s purpose as well as greed, defiance of societal norms, and evil. What does the pearl symbolize and what is the […]

Why does a balloon filled with air not float? As long as the helium plus the balloon are lighter than the air displaced, the balloon will float and rise in the air. A hot-air balloon floats in the atmosphere, whereas a typical balloon filled with air will not float. When air is heated, it expands […]

How is the iMac so thin? This is an old question, but the new 2021 M1 iMac is even thinner. That is because even memory has been put on the processor (system chip) rather than needing separate RAM. That allows main board to be thinner, and reduce the outer casing as well. Is 256GB enough […]

What does lemon juice do to red hair? The citric acid in lemon juice is a weak oxidizing acid. That means it reacts when it is exposed to oxygen. It also reacts to the UV rays in sunlight, accelerating a process that penetrates the hair cortex. It reduces the amount of melanin, essentially, which brightens […]

What are the 3 common welding processes? Three of the most common are Arc, MIG (Metal, Inert Gas) or GMAW (Gas, Metal Arc Welding), and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding. In order to know which process is best for the particular job you’re working on, here’s what you should know about each of them. Arc […]

What would cause a car window to stop working? If only one window stops working, the problem could be a bad relay, fuse issue, bad motor, or the power window switch has failed. The most common reason for one window to stop working is the switch, so this should be looked at by a professional […]

How are island chains formed by tectonic plates? The islands appear in this pattern for a specific reason: They were formed one after the other as a tectonic plate, the Pacific Plate, slid over a plume of magma—molten rock—puncturing Earth’s crust. These magma plumes aren’t small—they can extend hundreds of kilometers below Earth’s surface. What […]

What was the first pop-tart flavor ever made? Originally not frosted when first introduced in 1964, it was later determined that frosting could withstand the toaster, and the first frosted Pop-Tarts were officially released in 1967. The first Pop-Tarts came in four flavors: strawberry, blueberry, brown sugar cinnamon, and apple currant. What person invented Poptarts? […]

How do I program my Honda CRV key? Insert the key into the ignition and turn the key to the “on” position. Press and hold either the “lock” or “unlock” button on the remote for one second. Release the button on the remote and turn the key in the ignition to the “off” position. Repeat […]

How does Mrs Pringle treat her daughter? She uses the dinner party to show off how beautiful her daughter is to society, in hopes of elevating both of their statuses. D. She uses the dinner party to prove to people that she and her daughter are of high class, despite not having much money. Why […]