Category: Ethnicity

How old is the word thug? “As far as I can tell, thug goes back to the 14th Century,” says Megan Garber, who traced the word’s origin for a story in The Atlantic. “There was a gang of criminals known as the thuggee.” When did the word thug originate? Thug has a checkered history from […]

Can you have an IUD at basic training? At Army boot camp, female recruits receive education on all types of birth control and have access to contraception at sick call. They also can receive the most effective types of birth control, known as long-acting reversible contraception such as intrauterine devices or implants, on referral. What’s […]

What is the term for a newborn pig? A baby pig is called a “piglet.” The collective noun is a “litter” or “farrow” of piglets, and a piglet that has been weaned is called a “shote” or “shoat.” What kind of animal is Piglet? Piglet, fictional character, a small and timorous pig who is a […]

Do fish take oxygen from water? Like us, fish also need to take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide in order to survive. As the fish opens its mouth, water runs over the gills, and blood in the capillaries picks up oxygen that’s dissolved in the water. Then the blood moves through the fish’s body […]

What happens when your birthday is on Friday the 13th? Legend has it that children born on Fridays the 13th will lead lives burdened with bad luck. But by our count, the fame, fortune, and success of some of these stars who were born this day prove that superstition false. Is it lucky to be […]

Are leopard geckos supposed to change colors? It is not uncommon to see leopard geckos change colors as their grow older. Leopard geckos can change colors up to until 12-18 months of age. Most leopard geckos will develop their markings fully as they grow older, and there can be darkening of stripes. Why does my […]

Why does Dracula come back every 100 years? 1576-1591: The Legend of Dracula Due to the power of Christ weakening every one hundred years, men’s hearts grew black with chaos. They sought to resurrect Dracula so that he may cleanse the world. He was brought back in 1576 and because his powers were linked to […]

Was Greyfriars Bobby a Cairn terrier? Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal terrier known for guarding his master’s grave for 14 years after his death, passed away 143 years ago and is buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard. City of Edinburgh Council marked the date with a commemorative ceremony. A Greyfriars Bobby look-alike, Maggie the Cairn terrier, attended the […]

Is My Antonia feminist? My Antonia by Willa Cather is replete with strong female characters. It is because of these characters’ embodiment of feminist ideals that My Antonia becomes a novel that goes far beyond the difficulties of settling down in an unfamiliar territory. What is the theme of My Antonia? Innocence and Maturity. On […]

Is choroid plexus cyst harmful? Choroid plexus cysts are considered part of normal human variation and are not harmful to the baby. These cysts do not damage the brain or affect the way the brain works. Choroid plexus cysts are not a tumor or type of cancer. Should I be worried about a choroid plexus […]