How long do braces hurt when you first get them? The discomfort typically disappears within four days, and braces pain rarely lasts longer than a week. When you first get braces, it’s also common to feel some pain in your cheeks for about a week. Why do braces hurt so much the first week? Braces […]
Does anyone know where Genghis Khan is buried?
Does anyone know where Genghis Khan is buried? Upon his death he asked to be buried in secret. A grieving army carried his body home, killing anyone it met to hide the route. When the emperor was finally laid to rest, his soldiers rode 1,000 horses over his grave to destroy any remaining trace. In […]
Is beating your child illegal in the US?
Is beating your child illegal in the US? Despite opposition from medical and social-services professionals, as of 2016, the spanking of children is (controversially) legal in all states and, as of 2014, most people still believe it is acceptable provided it does not involve implements. How do I stop beating my kids? If you’re looking […]
Where was pasta first invented?
Where was pasta first invented? Archaeologists believe that central Asia is most likely the first area to have produced noodles thousands of years ago. From Asia, it traveled westward. The way it reached Europe is unclear, though there are many theories—some believe that nomadic Arabs are responsible for bringing early forms of pasta westward. When […]
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What does it mean to have your pet licensed?
What does it mean to have your pet licensed? Licensing helps the recovery of lost or stray animals and helps protect the public from rabies, since licensed dogs must have proof of vaccination. The license is attached to your dog’s collar, and will identify you as the owner should the dog be lost. What does […]
Is Eleanor Roosevelt specialized high school?
Is Eleanor Roosevelt specialized high school? Eleanor Roosevelt High School is an elite, small public high school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Every year, the school selects 125 to 140 students out of over 6,000 applicants and is often selected over specialized high schools by students looking for a […]
Was Pope John Paul an honorary Harlem Globetrotter?
Was Pope John Paul an honorary Harlem Globetrotter? The Harlem Globetrotters visited Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in November 2000 and named the Pontiff an Honorary Harlem Globetrotter. Who is an honorary Globetrotter? Ten people have been officially named as honorary members of the team: Henry Kissinger (1976) Bob Hope (1977) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar […]
How do escape ramps work?
How do escape ramps work? Most escape ramps make use of arrester beds, pools of sand or gravel. The material in the bed is selected for their low coefficients of interparticle friction, meaning when a wheel or axle touches the bed, the material in it moves away from each other, allowing the truck to sink […]
Do the questions at the start of Kingdom Hearts mean anything?
Do the questions at the start of Kingdom Hearts mean anything? What Tidus, Wakka, And Selphie’s Questions Mean Choosing the first answers will mean the first 50 levels require less XP, and those beyond 50 require more. Choosing the second answers will mean the XP required per level will stay the same throughout the game. […]