Who discovered medicinal plants? Hippocrates, 460-380 BC, known as the “Father of Medicine,” classified herbs into their essential qualities of hot and cold, moist and dry, and developed a system of diagnosis and prognosis using herbs. The number of effective medicinal plants he discussed was between 300 and 400 species. Who wrote the medicinal plants […]
What household products can make you sick?
What household products can make you sick? 10 Household items that can make you sick Mold. Sponges. Toothbrush/Toothbrush Holder. Kitchen Sink. Cutting Boards. Stove Knobs, and Appliance Handles. Coffee Maker. Household Cleaning Products. Can household cleaners make you sick? Many cleaning supplies or household products can irritate the eyes or throat, or cause headaches and […]
Why you should never say no to your child?
Why you should never say no to your child? According to Dr Markham, saying no to your child helps with setting boundaries and limits, which aid in their development — emotionally, physically and mentally. Never saying it, Dr Markham says, can leave children ill-equipped to deal with the real world. What is a toxic mom? […]
Who won the gold medal in Olympics?
Who won the gold medal in Olympics? Abhinav Bindra (Gold, Beijing 2008, Men’s 10m Air Rifle): On July 11, Bindra became the first-ever Indian athlete to win Gold in an individual event at the Olympics, bagging the yellow metal in the 10m Air Rifle event. Which country has the most Olympic gold medals in equestrian […]
Where can I see burrowing owls in Florida?
Where can I see burrowing owls in Florida? Habitat. Burrowing owls inhabit open prairies in Florida that have very little understory (floor) vegetation. These areas include golf courses, airports, pastures, agriculture fields, and vacant lots. Where are burrowing owls located? Burrowing owls can be seen year-round in Florida, Mexico, and parts of South America, excluding […]
What genetic factors cause hypertension?
What genetic factors cause hypertension? The most-studied genetic association in essential hypertension is with genes involved in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is a step-wise process that produces hormones to regulate blood pressure and the balance of fluids and salts in the body. How much of hypertension is genetic? The heritable component of blood […]
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What is a fractal in simple terms?
What is a fractal in simple terms? A fractal is a never-ending pattern. Fractals are infinitely complex patterns that are self-similar across different scales. They are created by repeating a simple process over and over in an ongoing feedback loop. For a simple description of fractals, please download our “One Pager” (380Kb). What is a […]
Is a cannonball fired balanced?
Is a cannonball fired balanced? A cannonball fired parallel to the ground: Are forces balanced or unbalanced? When the skydiver is falling, the forces are unbalanced. When the parachute is open, the forces are balanced. Is a skydiver accelerating downward balanced or unbalanced? The skydiver accelerates towards the ground. As the skydiver gains speed, their […]
What is Soviet spy?
What is Soviet spy? The KGB (Russian: Комитет государственной безопасности (КГБ), tr. Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti, IPA: [kəmʲɪˈtʲet ɡəsʊˈdarstvʲɪnːəj bʲɪzɐˈpasnəsʲtʲɪ] ( listen)), translated in English as the Committee for State Security, was the main security agency for the Soviet Union from 13 March 1954 until 3 December 1991. Was the US right to spy on the […]