Category: Philosophy

Does someone in a coma feel pain? People in a coma are completely unresponsive. They do not move, do not react to light or sound and cannot feel pain. Their eyes are closed. The brain responds to extreme trauma by effectively ‘shutting down’. How long can you live in vegetative state? After 5 years, about […]

What age is an older person? 65 What is the first sense to decline as we age? The sense of smell is often taken for granted, that is until it deteriorates. As we get older, our olfactory function declines. Not only do we lose our sense of smell, we lose our ability to discriminate between […]

What is the Kings Speech rated? R Is the king’s speech appropriate for a 12 year old? Parents need to know that The King’s Speech is an engrossing, fact-based drama that’s rated R primarily for a few scenes of strong language (including one “f”-word-filled outburst). Note: An edited version of the movie that removes/lessens some […]

Why is the jungle a banned book? The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair, can be found in the collection of books that were banned for social reasons including the author’s Socialist views, and has been banned in South Korea as recently as 1985. What was the purpose of the jungle? Upton Sinclair wrote The Jungle to […]

How did Edwin Perkins develop Kool-Aid? Kool-Aid, the popular powdered drink mix, was developed by Edwin Perkins (1889-1961) in Hastings, Nebraska. As a boy working in his family’s general store in Hendley, Perkins became interested in a new powdered dessert mix named Jell-O and persuaded his father to carry it in the store. Why is […]

What are examples of long term memory? Examples of long term memory include recollection of an important day in the distant past (early birthday, graduation, wedding, etc), and work skills you learned in your first job out of school. What part of the brain controls long-term memory? hippocampus Which part of the brain controls emotions […]

What are the characteristics of Indian music? Indian music consists of folk, classical (Hindustani and Carnatic) and pop music, among others. The Classical music is characterized by microtones (or shruti), notes (or swara), ornamentations (or alankar), melodies improvised from grammar (or raga) and rhythmic patterns used in percussion (or tala). What are impressions of Indian […]

How do you know if a girl is sexually attracted with you? 20 Subtle Signs A Woman Is Sexually Attracted To You Sexually attracted women initiate contact with you. Frequent eye contact indicates major signs of attraction. Sexually attracted women initiate conversation with you. Sexually attracted women make themselves more noticeable. Compliments you often. Asks […]

What are the long term effects of carbamazepine? Long-term treatment with carbamazepine can cause osteoporosis and osteopenia (increasing your risk of breaking a bone). What are the adverse effects of carbamazepine? Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, or unsteadiness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or […]

How do you stop a Jack Russell from biting? How to Stop Your Jack Russell From Biting. Biting is particularly a problem in puppies, but it can be an issue with older dogs too. To stop play-biting, all you need to do is hold the puppy’s mouth shut for a few seconds, say “No” firmly […]