What are Diwali pots? A Diwali Diya is a small lamp that is lit especially at Diwali (New Year’s in India). Diyas are typically made of clay with Ghee or oil used as the fuel and cotton wool as the wick. Why do we light deepam? The wick is symbolic of the atma. Lighting of […]
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Why did Des Moines became the capital?
Why did Des Moines became the capital? With the influx of settlers to Iowa, citizens felt the state’s capital should be moved to a more central location. The issue was the subject of intense political debate for over a decade. Ultimately, the Iowa General Assembly chose Des Moines as the new capital city. When was […]
What will happen if you put premium gas instead of regular?
What will happen if you put premium gas instead of regular? Putting Regular Fuel in a Car That Requires Premium Using lower octane fuel in a vehicle that requires premium gas could cause some serious internal damage. You’ll most likely notice the spark knock (a sort of high-pitched pinging or rattling noise). What happens if […]
Do we know when we are dead?
Do we know when we are dead? Death just became even more scary: scientists say people are aware they’re dead because their consciousness continues to work after the body has stopped showing signs of life. That means that, theoretically, someone may even hear their own death being announced by medics. What happens in the afterlife? […]
What does Quran 9/29 say?
What does Quran 9/29 say? One of his disciples, the Grand Imam of al-Azhar from 1935 to 1945, Mustafa Al-Maraghi, explains that 9:29 means: “fight those mentioned when the conditions which necessitate fighting are present, namely, aggression against you or your country, oppression and persecution against you on account of your faith, or … What […]
How would you describe a park?
How would you describe a park? Here are some adjectives for park: joint ecological, national zoological, volcanic national, lower-equatorial, curious walled, broad immaculate, mysterious, delightful, tiny run-down, spectacular national, nice industrial, national historical, big wooded, huge and idyllic, great well-kept, moldy central, troubled … What makes a good theme park? A successful theme park must […]
Are Kiwis monogamous?
Are Kiwis monogamous? The mating game – Once bonded, a kiwi pair are usually monogamous – that is they have only one mate at a time. Kiwi partnerships have been known to last longer than 20 years. Are female Kiwis heavier than males? When first hatched, the belly of the chick is swollen with yolk […]
What did Giuseppe Verdi do?
What did Giuseppe Verdi do? Giuseppe Verdi was born in Italy in 1813, prior to Italian unification. Verdi produced many successful operas, including La Traviata, Falstaff and Aida, and became known for his skill in creating melody and his profound use of theatrical effect. Verdi died on January 27, 1901, in Milan, Italy. What were […]