What are cultural benefits associated with migration? At a macro level, diverse societal norms, customs, and ethics can nurture technological innovation, the diffusion of new ideas, and so the production of a greater variety of goods and services (Ager and Brückner 2013, Ottaviano and Peri 2006). Why cultural migration is important? Rather, migration acts as […]
Why do you think Chinese civilization developed on the North China Plain?
Why do you think Chinese civilization developed on the North China Plain? Because the fertile soil of the North China Plain gradually merges with the steppes and deserts of Dzungaria, Inner Mongolia, and Northeast China, the plain has been prone to invasion from nomadic or semi-nomadic ethnic groups originating from those regions, prompting the construction […]
When did Judy Garland die and how?
When did Judy Garland die and how? Garland died from an accidental barbiturate overdose in London on June 22, 1969, less than two weeks after her 47th birthday. Her exceptional talents and vulnerabilities had made her one of the most enduringly popular Hollywood icons of the 20th century, and her funeral in New York City […]
Is it OK to freeze Botox?
What kind of tree has Propeller Seeds?
What kind of tree has Propeller Seeds? Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) produces a samara seed with a paper-like wing around it. Yellow-green flowers on female trees produce seeds in vast quantities from late summer through early fall. When dropping, the samara seeds flutter and spin in the air. Can you eat the helicopter seeds? […]
Is hemophilia A gene or chromosome disorder?
Is hemophilia A gene or chromosome disorder? Hemophilia is an inherited disease, most commonly affecting males, that is characterized by a deficiency in blood clotting. The responsible gene is located on the X chromosome, and since males inherit only one copy of the X chromosome, if that chromosome carries the mutated gene then they will […]
When was the first car air conditioner made?
When was the first car air conditioner made? 1940 What is the history of car air conditioning? The 1940 Packard was the first car to offer factory-installed air-conditioning. By 1969, more than half of all new cars sold were equipped with A/C. Some brands affixed window decals to promote their air-conditioned automobiles. How much does […]
Do Groundhogs eat insects?
Do Groundhogs eat insects? Primarily herbivores, groundhogs eat a variety of plants, including from people’s gardens. But they also may eat things we consider pests, such as grubs, other insects, and snails. They are even reported to eat other small animals such as baby birds. What kind of fruit do groundhogs eat? The fruits that […]
Why does alcohol make you clumsy?
Why does alcohol make you clumsy? Alcohol interferes with your brains coordination centers, making you clumsy. Loss of coordination stems from alcohol’s effects on the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain, which turns off some brain cells. Why do I feel dizzy and weak after drinking alcohol? For example: Alcohol causes your body to produce more […]
Why is prairie soil so fertile?
Why is prairie soil so fertile? A natural prairie recycles its nutrients. When plant and animals die, they decompose and provide nutrients to the next set of plants and animals. We rely on these prairie soils for our foods. This means that farmers need to fertilize their soils to continue to provide health and fertility. […]