Category: Arts

Who were the vandals? The Vandals were a “barbarian” Germanic people who sacked Rome, battled the Huns and the Goths, and founded a kingdom in North Africa that flourished for about a century until it succumbed to an invasion force from the Byzantine Empire in A.D. 534. What does the word vandals mean? : a […]

How do you find the center of a circle with diameter endpoints? (x−h)2+(y−k)2=r2 ( x – h ) 2 + ( y – k ) 2 = r 2 is the equation form for a circle with r radius and (h,k) as the center point. In this case, r=√26 and the center point is (2,7) […]

What are some causes of hair loss? Causes of hair loss Hereditary hair loss. Both men and women develop this type of hair loss, which is the most common cause of hair loss worldwide. Age. Alopecia areata. Childbirth, illness, or other stressors. Hair care. Hairstyle pulls on your scalp. Hormonal imbalance. Scalp infection. What is […]

Did Romans water down their wine? It’s true that ancient Greeks and Romans mixed water and wine—but technically they were putting wine into their water more than they were putting water into their wine. There are also reports of adding lemon, spices, resin or even seawater to dilute wine. What does adding water to wine […]

What is the significance of the dead young Vietnamese soldier How does he impact O Brien? The Dead Young Vietnamese Soldier Although O’Brien is unclear about whether or not he actually threw a grenade and killed a man outside My Khe, his memory of the man’s corpse is strong and recurring, symbolizing humanity’s guilt over […]

What is the difference between an alternate and an understudy? An alternate is usually designated to perform at least once a week. An understudy is already in the show, but covers a principle role. 🙂 An understudy is someone who covers unexpected or one-off absences. What does an understudy do? An understudy is an actor […]

Why does Gatsby invite Nick and Daisy to his house? Nick realizes that Gatsby is nervous because he wants Nick to agree to his plan of inviting Daisy over for tea. Nick tells Gatsby that he will help him with the plan. Gatsby enters, having returned from a walk around the house in the rain. […]

What happens if you get egg yolk in meringue? The tiniest bit of fat or egg yolk will wreck a meringue, as fat interferes with the formation of good foam. Can you beat egg white in a blender? Never use a blender to beat eggs. Use a fork (for lightly blended eggs), a whisk, or […]

What is the tonic note of a scale? Tonic, also called keynote, in music, the first note (degree) of any diatonic (e.g., major or minor) scale. It is the most important degree of the scale, serving as the focus for both melody and harmony. Why is it called the diatonic scale? The word “diatonic” comes […]

Why it is important to identify learning styles? Understanding your learning styles can help you understand your weaknesses and strengths. seeing and appreciating that others may learn differently. matching and seeking out ways to learn best. being aware of the importance of creating opportunities for reflection. How do you accommodate different learning styles in the […]