Category: Philosophy

How common is phantom limb? Approximately 80 to 100% of individuals with an amputation experience sensations in their amputated limb. However, only a small percentage will experience painful phantom limb sensation. These sensations are relatively common in amputees and usually resolve within two to three years without treatment. Is phantom limb pain psychological? Phantom pain […]

Do Lee and Kara end up together? Though they end up marrying other people, they always seem to drift back to each other. They offer to leave their spouses for each other; Lee accepts Kara unconditionally when she returns in season 4, not caring that she may be a Cylon; he knows she never needs […]

What is the atomic number of oxygen? 8 Why can’t oxygen have 9 protons? Oxygen is defined as “an atom having 8 protons in the nucleus.” Atoms having 9 protons in the nucleus are called “fluorine.” An oxygen atom has 8 protons in its nucleus. Why can’t it have 9 protons? Because an atom that […]

Is your birth certificate a bank note? Your birth certificate is really a bank note, which means you, the citizen are what is known in the stock market as a commodity. Are US citizens collateral? As a U.S. citizen you must know that there is no monetary value adhered to your birth certificate or to […]

Who is the first psychologist in the world? Wilhelm Wundt opened the Institute for Experimental Psychology at the University of Leipzig in Germany in 1879. This was the first laboratory dedicated to psychology, and its opening is usually thought of as the beginning of modern psychology. Indeed, Wundt is often regarded as the father of […]

Does Jrotc look good on college applications? In addition, JROTC service can be a real boost to a college admissions application. Admissions offices are typically interested in students that demonstrate interest and experience in leadership, and JROTC is an excellent opportunity to gain this skill. Should I join Jrotc? Benefits of joining JROTC Joining JROTC […]

Does Ferrero own Nestle? Ferrero completes acquisition of Nestlé US candy business, swallowing more than 20 brands. Nutella maker Ferrero has completed the acquisition of Nestlé’s US confectionery business, including more than 20 of its brands such as Butterfinger, BabyRuth, Crunch, and SweeTarts. Why did Starbucks fail in China? This could be explained due to […]

What were the major political issues during the Gilded Age? The political landscape was notable in that despite some corruption, election turnout was very high and national elections saw two evenly matched parties. The dominant issues were cultural (especially regarding prohibition, education, and ethnic or racial groups) and economic (tariffs and money supply). What did […]

What year was a place in the sun made? August 14, 1951 (USA) How does a place in the sun end? George’s furtive actions before and after Alice’s death condemn him. His denials are futile, and he is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death in the electric chair. Near the end, he agrees […]

When there is power there is resistance? Quote by Michel Foucault: “Where there is power, there is resistance.” What is the best definition of resistance? A measure of the degree to which a substance impedes the flow of electric current induced by a voltage. Resistance is measured in ohms. Good conductors, such as copper, have […]