Why Paulo Coelho wrote The Alchemist? In 1987, Coelho wrote a new book, The Alchemist, over the course of one two-week spurt of creativity. The allegorical novel was about an Andalusian shepherd boy who follows a mystical trek in which he learns to speak the “Language of the World” and thus receives his heart’s desire. […]
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How are plants important to the environment?
How are plants important to the environment? Plants are living organisms that can live on land or water. Plants help in maintaining oxygen balance, the most important gas that enable us to breathe. Animals emit carbon dioxide by taking in oxygen. This rise in carbon dioxide levels in air is reduced by plants. How do […]
Did Nietzsche have STD?
Did Nietzsche have STD? Friedrich Nietzsche, the philosopher thought to have died of syphilis, was the victim of a posthumous smear campaign by anti-Nazis, new research shows. A study of medical records has found that, far from suffering a sexually transmitted disease that drove him mad, Nietzsche almost certainly died of brain cancer. Did Nietzsche […]
Can you use old Pentax lenses on DSLR?
Can you use old Pentax lenses on DSLR? Yes you can use those lenses. They will not be as convenient as the modern autofocus lenses but Pentax DSLRs are unique in that they have backwards capability with almost any Pentax mount lens ever made, including screw mount and medium format lenses (with adapters.) What lenses […]
What percentage of long-term disability is taxable?
What percentage of long-term disability is taxable? If your provisional income is more than the base amount, up to 50% of your social security disability benefits will usually be taxable. However up to 85% of benefits will be taxable if your provisional income is more than the adjusted base amount. Do you get taxed on […]
Where is Lancs based?
Where is Lancs based? Preston Who is based at Dale Barracks? the Cheshire Regiment What is a Kingsman in the army? kingsman (plural kingsmen) (military) The lowest enlisted rank in the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment of the British Army, equivalent to private in the rest of the British Army. Alternative form of king’s man. What […]
Which types of water are collected and recycled for use on the International Space Station?
Which types of water are collected and recycled for use on the International Space Station? Water. The NASA water systems on the ISS collect moisture from breath and sweat, urine from people and research animals, and runoff from sinks and showers to keep the station hydrated. How is water recycled on the ISS? How Does […]
Why do people change their natural appearance?
Why do people change their natural appearance? These reasons include but are not limited to body dissatisfaction and health/shape concerns. Among people who want to change their appearance, well-being, self-esteem/confidence, and pressure were also mentioned. Health reasons for appearance change are also frequently evoked. Why do I keep wanting to change my appearance? We love […]
How did European cities grow?
How did European cities grow? Population Growth Cities grew as they became sites of industrial production, centers for banking and other financial networks, the intersections of continental trade routes, and access points for global empires. Other European cities experienced similar or even more rapid periods of growth. What causes the growth of cities? Some of […]