Category: Philosophy

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 The label Siamese twins, which is inappropriate and even derogatory, has been replaced by the more descriptive and biologically accurate term of conjoined twins.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 […]

Is just to be clear rude? Take, for instance, the phrase “to be clear.” Although at face value it can be used to say that one is trying to clarify what is discussed, used in the wrong way, it can be rude to use it in certain contexts. How do you clarify information? Guidelines for […]

Is it bad to water plants with cold water? Cold water can cause your plants to go dormant. Watering with cold water may send your plants into “winter mode.” They won’t die necessarily, but they’ll either stop growing or stop blooming. In general, keep cold water away from flowering plants. Does ice kill plants? A […]

What process moves food through the gut? Food moves through your GI tract by a process called peristalsis. The large, hollow organs of your GI tract contain a layer of muscle that enables their walls to move. The movement pushes food and liquid through your GI tract and mixes the contents within each organ. Which […]

How do we learn to walk? What you can do Play together — being with or near your child when they explore helps them feel safe and builds their confidence. Encourage moving — being active and moving around builds your child’s muscle strength and posture, which helps your child get better at walking and prepares […]

Can you strap EMT with tie wire? Electrical metallic tubing (EMT), sometimes called thin-wall, is commonly used instead of galvanized rigid conduit (GRC), as it is less costly and lighter than GRC. Using tie wire to secure EMT against metal studs is the most common method used. How many wires can a 3/4 EMT hold? […]

Is fast food blamed for childhood obesity? How close they live to a fast-food restaurant can have a direct impact on their chances of becoming obese, researchers found. The research team, led by Brian Elbel, found that 20 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 18 living within a half-block of a fast-food […]

What happened in the story Little Red Riding Hood? The story revolves around a girl called Little Red Riding Hood. A Big Bad Wolf wants to eat the girl and the food in the basket. He secretly stalks her behind trees, bushes, shrubs, and patches of little and tall grass. He approaches Little Red Riding […]

Is FarmVille 2 shutting down? The Zynga game, FarmVille, is seeing its final day Dec. 31, 2020. Earlier this year, Zynga announced that FarmVille would be shutting down, and began prepping their users to tie up all their loose ends. FarmVille is definitively shutting down as 2020 comes to an end. Can you still play […]

¿Qué es pragmatismo sinonimo? ¿Qué es un sinónimo? Un sinónimo es una palabra que tiene un significado casi idéntico a otra. Los sinónimos son términos diferentes que significan casi lo mismo (por ejemplo, pragmático es un sinónimo de pragmatismo). ¿Cómo se aplica el pragmatismo en la educación? Los Educadores Pragmáticos Conceden importancia a los métodos […]