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Is the epic of Gilgamesh Sumerian or Babylonian? Gilgamesh is the semi-mythic King of Uruk in Mesopotamia best known from The Epic of Gilgamesh (written c. 2150 – 1400 BCE) the great Sumerian/Babylonian poetic work which pre-dates Homer’s writing by 1500 years and, therefore, stands as the oldest piece of epic world literature. What does […]

Which martial art teaches flips? As an example of history dictating acrobatic techniques, TaeKwonDo incorporates high flying jumping, spinning, and flipping kicks at least into their demonstration side of the art for an interesting reason. There is a foundational aspect of their history that informs the use of these techniques today. Are there flips in […]

How does Honda CR-Z hybrid work? The CR-Z uses the latest version of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) System. It features an electric motor that adds power to the gasoline engine during acceleration and when going uphill. The motor also functions as a generator during deceleration, recharging the battery pack. Why did Honda stop making […]

Is Hongkong a global city? Why Hong Kong is a global city. Hong Kong makes the top 30 of our Global City Index, although its position at 26th reflects some of our concerns. Finally, a global city needs decent infrastructure that can efficiently transport the residents and keep them connected to the globalised world. What […]

How do you stop a river from building a dam? Engineers must de-water the river where the dam is meant to be built. This is done by diverting the river through a tunnel that runs around the intended construction zone. Tunnels like this may be lined with concrete and are usually dug out using a […]

What does the iMac G3 do? As the “i” in “iMac” stands for “internet,” Apple positioned the original iMac as a computer that made the internet easy-to-access, made computing fun, and still packed power. Later iMac G3 models also were designed to make editing home and “pro-sumer” level audio and video quick and easy. Where […]

What is real name of Taj Mahal? Another one of the myths behind the name of Taj Mahal is that the monument is named after the wife of Shah Jahan, its founder. Originally named as Arjumand Banu Begum, she was later christened as Mumtaz Mahal, meaning “Crown of the Palace”. And, Taj Mahal is supposed […]

What time of year are aphids most active? Aphid’s Habitat. There are numerous species of aphids found throughout North America. These garden pests are usually most active in the springtime and decrease with a rise in outside temperatures. They live on plants, especially on the new plant growth and buds, and the eggs can survive […]

Does Drum Hardware matter? You want solid hardware to hold your drums in place. As long as it reliably stays in place then it’s fine. Kick pedal, hi hat stand and throne are pieces you should upgrade however. cheap cymbal stands are great until they break and you’re stuck playing a gig with your kit […]

How did Gray Whale become endangered? Oil and gas development, entanglement in fishing gear, and collisions with ships threaten gray whales. The western North Pacific gray whale is on the verge of extinction because of such threats. How many gray whales are left 2021? A western North Pacific population of gray whales, which summers off […]