Category: Architecture

What type of fat is typically used in Hungarian cuisine? Szalonna is Hungarian for fatback made of smoked pork fat with the rind and is traditional in Hungarian cuisine. It is often smoked or cooked in some manner before purchase so that the buyer can eat it without further preparation. What is the traditional food […]

How plate size affects how much we eat? The smaller the plate, the smaller the portion. Large plates and bowls tend to make servings looks smaller, so we feel the need to compensate by taking a larger portion. To eat less but still feel satisfied, use a small plate or bowl. Does the size of […]

Is a person a human? According to the law, person has never been synonymous with human. Non-human entities like corporations are legal persons, and for a long time, many humans didn’t qualify as persons. The law divides everything into two legal categories–person or thing. These days, if you are not a human or legal entity, […]

Is hypertension caused by atherosclerosis? Although high blood pressure is common, it’s not harmless. High blood pressure is a major cause of atherosclerosis, the artery-clogging process that leads to heart attacks and strokes. Blood pressure higher than 130/80 is seen in: 69% of people who have their first heart attack. Is hypertension the same as […]

What happens to fish when water freezes? When an entire lake becomes oxygen starved, winter-kill events take place. As the anoxic zone creeps upwards into the water column, fish cling to the under-surface of the ice as the oxygen is depleted, until they suffocate to death. Will my fish die in the winter? So, in […]

What is an instrument maker? Musical instrument makers produce and maintain instruments. They may work on a range of instruments, however most will specialise in a particular one. Many musical instrument makers carry out repairs as a regular part of their job. What do you call someone who makes brass instrument? Brassiere: One who constructs […]

Can I edit my Gmail ID? You can’t change your username or the actual email address. You can only change the name associated with the account. If people have you saved as something else in their contacts, that’s the name they’ll see. Your “new name” will only show up in emails you send to them. […]

Which computer is used a handheld operating system? Today, the most popular handheld that accepts handwritten input is the PalmPilot from 3Com. Philips, Casio, NEC, Compaq, and other companies make handhelds with small keyboards. Windows CE and EPOC are two of the most widely used operating systems in handheld computers. Is laptop a hand held […]

Is eating raw jelly good for you? Gelatin is rich in protein, and has a unique amino acid profile that gives it many potential health benefits. There is evidence that gelatin may reduce joint and bone pain, increase brain function and help reduce the signs of skin aging. Is eating jelly bad for you? Though […]

How did the United States react when the Soviet Union exploded its first atomic bomb in 1949? Realizing that the nuclear monopoly was over, and that this could quickly spiral into an expensive and dangerous arms race, the US reacted to the news of a Soviet bomb by putting together a plan to offer to […]