Category: Philosophy

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 […]

What kills brine shrimp? A pH of around 8 is best; a pH less than 5 and greater than 10 will likely kill the brine shrimp. The pH can be increased with baking soda, and lowered with muriatic (hydrochloric) acid. Do brine shrimp need salt water? Brine shrimp also need saltwater. They are tough and […]

What climate type dominates Eastern Europe? In this area, there are three main climates: humid continental, which is the climate that dominates most of Eastern Europe, as far north as Sweden and Finland; semiarid climate in Eastern Ukraine; and Mediterranean climate in Southern Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. What mountain system extends from the Alps across […]

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 […]

How is photosynthesis affected by variegated leaves? Variegated leaves have green parts (where the cells contain chlorophyll) and white parts (where there is no chlorophyll). This is evidence that chlorophyll is required for photosynthesis. A plant can be ‘de-starched’ by leaving it in the dark for a few hours. Is there an advantage to having […]

What was the cost of damage of Hurricane Andrew? Hurricane Andrew had so much of an impact, it’s landed as the seventh most intense landfall cyclone in the United States, and also the seventh most costliest. Nearly 177 thousand people were left homeless, and damage cost at least 27.3 billion USD, with some estimates going […]