Category: Philosophy

How many great white sharks are in the Mediterranean? “The existence of approximately 46 different species of sharks in the Mediterranean – 16 of them measuring three or more meters in length, and 15 being potentially dangerous species – makes the occasional encounter between humans and these animals in the most frequented and most travelled […]

Why did Stalin do Russification? One of the devices Stalin used to “protect” Belorussia (and the rest of the Soviet Union) against possible Western influences was a program of intensive Russification, thus creating a cordon sanitaire for Russia along the Polish border. What was Stalin’s policy of Russification? He believed that all cultures and nationalities […]

What role does aazam play in Tughlaq? Barani is one of the noble characters who have a true sense of truth and morality. He is trusted by the stepmother to help Tughlaq deliver justice to the citizens. His life is spared by the stepmother for his noble behaviour and Najib is killed by her. Who […]

Was Glenn Ford a good horseman? He was a great horseman; he loved the outdoors. He loved to get out, not stuck in the studio on a soundstage.” Peter Ford will be signing and selling books at both screenings, and looks forward to meeting fans of his father. Who was the best horseman in Western […]

How many people did Fijian Chief eat? What he couldn’t eat in one sitting he would keep preserved in a box so he always had a steady supply at hand. It is believed Udre Udre ate somewhere between 872 and 999 people in his lifetime, earning him the honor of being named Guinness World Record’s […]

Can Tylenol raise your blood sugar? Dexcom, a leading manufacturer of CGMs, warns users that “Taking medications with acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) while wearing the sensor may falsely raise your sensor glucose readings. The level of inaccuracy depends on the amount of acetaminophen active in your body and may be different for each person.” Can […]

Who committed the Manson family murders? The Tate–LaBianca murders in 1969 were perpetrated by members of the Manson Family in Los Angeles, California, under the direction of its leader Charles Manson. They murdered five people, including actress Sharon Tate and several of her guests, on August 9–10, 1969. Where is Linda Kasabian today? Afterwards, she […]

Who wrote the Olympic hymn? Spyridon Samaras Who wrote Bugler’s Dream? Leo Arnaud What are the names of the two persons who wrote the Olympic Anthem? Olympic Hymn Olympic Hymn Official and Olympic anthem of Olympic Games and the International Olympic Committee Lyrics Kostis Palamas Music Spyridon Samaras, 1896 Audio sample What is the name […]

Why is grapefruit bad with Seroquel? Many drugs are broken down (metabolized) with the help of a vital enzyme called CYP3A4 in the small intestine. Grapefruit juice can block the action of intestinal CYP3A4, so instead of being metabolized, more of the drug enters the blood and stays in the body longer. The result: too […]

Where did the steel pan originated? Trinidad and Tobago What country is steel drums from? Who made the first steel drum? People such as Ellie Mannette, Winston “Spree” Simon, and Tony Williams are credited as pioneers of the steel drum, creating the 12 notes of the chromatic scale on a single pan. When Carnival celebrations […]