Which gas is used in making bulbs? Argon Is argon in a lightbulb? Argon gas is used in fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs to stop the oxygen in the light bulbs from corroding the hot tungsten filament. Argon is a nonmetal gas at room temperature and is assigned the number 18 on the period table […]
Will there be a Potfest?
Will there be a Potfest? Yet, Fox Searchlight agreed to distribute Super Troopers 2 if Broken Lizard could foot the bill. So, through IndieGoGo, Super Troopers 2 will finally become a reality this Friday, 4/20. But, if you ever want to see a film from Broken Lizard again, you better not wait for the home […]
What would cause a seizure in someone who has never had one?
What would cause a seizure in someone who has never had one? Autoimmune-induced seizures in adults with no history. Seizures in adults with no seizure history can be caused by a number of factors ranging from high blood pressure, drug abuse and toxic exposures to brain injury, brain infection (encephalitis) and heart disease. What causes […]
How many days does the European Parliament sit?
How many days does the European Parliament sit? Parliament meets in plenary session every month (except August) in Strasbourg, for a’part-session’ lasting four days (from Monday to Thursday). Additional part-sessions are held in Brussels. The part-session is divided into daily sittings. Is the EU parliament sitting? The European Parliament meets once a month for a […]
What does the 5 rings stand for?
What does the 5 rings stand for? The five rings represented the five participating continents of the time: Africa, Asia, America, Europe, and Oceania. This design is symbolic; it represents the five continents of the world, united by Olympism, while the six colours are those that appear on all the national flags of the world […]
Which American Impressionist painted many images of mothers and children?
Which American Impressionist painted many images of mothers and children? Monet Why did Monet paint so many versions of Rouen Cathedral and how did he do it? Why did Monet paint so many versions of Rouen Cathedral? He wanted the art to be flat like the canvas, not 3-deminsional, so he didn’t use aerial or […]
What would it cost to build the Empire State Building today?
What would it cost to build the Empire State Building today? The Cost of Construction In today’s dollars, that’s more than $673 million. Because of the Great Depression, construction costs ended up being much lower than initially planned. The Depression also made it hard for the building to find tenants, so it would be two […]
How do you say sorry in a meaningful way?
How do you say sorry in a meaningful way? Elements of a Perfect Apology Say you’re sorry. Not, “I’m sorry, but . . .”, just plain ol’ “I’m sorry.” Own the mistake. It’s important to show the other person that you’re willing to take responsibility for your actions. Describe what happened. Have a plan. Admit […]
What was the damage of Mount Vesuvius?
What was the damage of Mount Vesuvius? Of course, the most famous eruption in the volcano’s long history occurred in A.D. 79, when, after a century of inactivity, Vesuvius unleashed voluminous clouds of hot gas and ash along with rock and pyroclastic flows that entombed Herculaneum and Pompeii, killing an estimated 30,000 people. What destruction […]
What is the most popular horror story?
What is the most popular horror story? Hell House, by Richard Matheson. The Stand, by Stephen King. Haunted, by Chuck Palahniuk. Dawn, by Octavia Butler. The Ruins, by Scott Smith. Bird Box, by Josh Malerman. Ghost Story, by Peter Straub. Beloved, by Toni Morrison. If you don’t think of Beloved as a horror story, you […]