What is the purpose of a media text? PURPOSE: Media Texts are produced with a very specific purpose. News programs are meant to inform. TV shows like The Big Bang Theory are meant to entertain. Advertising is meant to sell you a product or convince you of something. Knowing what the creator of a text […]
What is the muscle used to grin?
What is the muscle used to grin? The zygomaticus major is a muscle of the human body. It is a muscle of facial expression which draws the angle of the mouth superiorly and posteriorly to allow one to smile. What is the muscle used in blinking and squinting? The muscle responsible for blinking and squinting […]
Do figs have seeds in them?
Do figs have seeds in them? Figs contain many small fruits and seeds. Viable seeds can be separated from inviable seeds by floating them in water. Viable seed will sink and can be germinated. Seeds that do not sink to the bottom are inviable and should be discarded. What is the best variety of fig? […]
Is it good to give money on Diwali?
Is it good to give money on Diwali? Never inflict any kind of troubles on anybody during the course of Diwali festival and especially on the day of Dhantrayodashi. Do not give money to anyone on this day. Do not make any bill payments on Dhanteras. Avoid activities like paying back loans on this day […]
Can a woman with a partial hysterectomy donate eggs?
Can a woman with a partial hysterectomy donate eggs? It’s often possible for a woman to donate eggs for an IVF and surrogacy program even after a full or partial hysterectomy. Can you get pregnant after hysterectomy with one ovary? An ectopic pregnancy is only possible if the hysterectomy leaves at least one fallopian tube […]
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What is the current world record for memorization of pi?
What is the current world record for memorization of pi? 67,890 digits How long does it take to recite pi? We can reasonably assume that the speaker is speaking at 150 words per minute. Thus, it would take the speaker 149,727,718,123 minutes to go through every digit in Pi. This breaks down to 2,495,462,969 hours; […]
What was life like in the textile mills?
What was life like in the textile mills? Mill folk lived close to the bone. In the 1910s kerosene lamps lit a majority of their houses, and open fireplaces provided heat. Families drew their water from wells or hydrants shared with neighbors, and almost all households had outdoor toilets rather than indoor plumbing. Village houses […]
Why would these geographical features make sea trade more popular than overland trade?
Why would these geographical features make sea trade more popular than overland trade? Why would these geographic features make sea trade more popular than overland trade? The rivers provided fertile land for farming, food, and a way to make travel and trade easier. When traders wished to take a land route to the eastern Mediterranean […]
Can you over tighten a fan belt?
Can you over tighten a fan belt? Help! Dear Anthony: A belt should never be over-tightened. An over-tightened belt can burn out any bearing that the belt rotates on, including alternator, power steering pump, A/C compressor, idler pulleys, etc. An over-tightened timing belt can ruin any pulley bearing it is connected with. How do you […]