Was JFK a good student? In school, it seemed he was more concerned about his social reputation than his work. One of his report cards from prep school (featured below) lists a few of his grades—he wasn’t a very good student in French class, and overall, he earned a C+ grade average. On the left, […]
Is Siamese derogatory?
Is Siamese derogatory? Twins who are physically connected were once labeled “Siamese” after the famous pair, Chang and Eng, born in Siam (now Thailand) in 1811. The label Siamese twins, which is inappropriate and even derogatory, has been replaced by the more descriptive and biologically accurate term of conjoined twins. Do Siamese twins share a […]
What North Carolina city did Blackbeard make his home?
What North Carolina city did Blackbeard make his home? Blackbeard the Pirate House in Beaufort, North Carolina. When did Blackbeard live in Beaufort NC? Teach, aka Blackbeard the pirate, often prowled the treacherous waters of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. According to local lore, Blackbeard was a guest at the Hammock House in Beaufort, built in […]
Why do seagulls keep their mouth open?
Why do seagulls keep their mouth open? The bird will open its mouth and “flutter” its neck muscles, promoting heat loss (think of it as the avian version of panting). “Birds are much more efficient about water and water loss.” Even so, birds still need to replenish fluids on a hot day. Why does my […]
What is the main purpose of developing the Pareto chart?
What is the main purpose of developing the Pareto chart? The purpose of the Pareto chart is to highlight the most important among a (typically large) set of factors. In quality control, it often represents the most common sources of defects, the highest occurring type of defect, or the most frequent reasons for customer complaints, […]
What a treacherous thing to believe that a person is more than a person?
How do you describe symmetry?
How are Kant and Hume similar?
How are Kant and Hume similar? Hume and Kant both treat the concepts of virtue and vice as central to human morality. But they differ on the basic nature of virtue, and they present different catalogues of particular virtues and vices. Kant’s discussions reflect his consistent emphasis on freedom, dignity, rationality, and purity of motive. […]
Does online tutoring really work?
Does online tutoring really work? One recent study found that online tutoring worked quite well. It looked at Cignition, used a good study design and found solid results. Older research looking at computer-based tutors found similar results. But tutoring programs, online or in person, are not without their challenges. What is the best platform for […]