Who was Private Dancer written for? Mark Knopfler wrote this song for his band Dire Straits, but realized that it didn’t work with a guy singing it, so he pitched it to Turner, who was beginning her comeback. How old was Tina Turner in Private Dancer? When she was 45, the age when many pop […]
What did Skinner teach pigeons?
What did Skinner teach pigeons? The pigeons were trained by Skinner to peck at a target, and they rewarded with food when they completed the task correctly. Skinner designed a missile that carried pigeons which could see the target through the windows. The pigeons kept pecking. They had been trained, conditioned to do so. What […]
Was the Jack and Rose love story real?
Was the Jack and Rose love story real? No. Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater, portrayed in the movie by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, are almost entirely fictional characters (James Cameron modeled the character of Rose after American artist Beatrice Wood, who had no connection to Titanic history). The movie’s love story is also […]
What can be done with gimp?
What can be done with gimp? It can be used as a simple paint program, an expert quality photo retouching program, an online batch processing system, a mass production image renderer, an image format converter, etc. GIMP is expandable and extensible. It is designed to be augmented with plug-ins and extensions to do just about […]
Why there are no flying elephants?
Why there are no flying elephants? Why are there no birds (or indeed any other flying animals) the size of an elephant? However, eventually the animal gets too big to have effective wings and so the animal cannot fly. How do elephants get transported overseas? Air cargo companies or military air force cargo jets are […]
What interventions are appropriate for severe bleeding from an extremity wound?
What interventions are appropriate for severe bleeding from an extremity wound? Place a sterile bandage or clean cloth on the wound. Press the bandage firmly with your palm to control bleeding. Apply constant pressure until the bleeding stops. Maintain pressure by binding the wound with a thick bandage or a piece of clean cloth. How […]
What shoes do you wear for canoeing?
What shoes do you wear for canoeing? An old pair of sneakers or a pair of river shoes are the best choices. When it’s cold, consider neoprene booties. Whichever you choose, make sure that your shoes lace tightly or strap firmly so they won’t slip off and leave you barefoot if you go overboard or […]
What are slugging wrenches used for?
What are slugging wrenches used for? Striking and Slugging Wrenches. Striking wrenches and slugging wrenches (AKA hammer wrench, slogging wrench, slug wrench, knocker wrench) are the heavy duty, extreme force tool to use when a nut, bolt, or other rotary fastener is affixed too tightly, or sealed by paint or corrosion. What is the advantage […]
Is Ian Anderson good at flute?
How safe is Frankfurt?
How safe is Frankfurt? Frankfurt is actually one of the German cities that possess the highest rate of crime. Drug dealing, theft, prostitution, and murder exist in the city. However, most of the city’s crime is localized to small areas. What is the nearest city to Frankfurt? Frankfurt Closest Cities KM Cologne, Germany 153 Stuttgart, […]