Why was it so important that the scholars figured out that the inscription was the same in all three languages on the stone? The importance of this to Egyptology is immense. When it was discovered, nobody knew how to read ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Because the inscriptions say the same thing in three different scripts, and […]
Can a bird be autistic?
Can a bird be autistic? Songbirds such as zebra finches learn to sing by imitating adult birds, much as young children learn language and social skills by mimicking their caregivers — a process disrupted in autism. Can birds have mental illness? But animal mental illness can take many forms. Some pet birds obsessively pluck their […]
Which protocol is used to transfer websites?
Which protocol is used to transfer websites? Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) What is HTTP protocol used for? Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application-layer protocol for transmitting hypermedia documents, such as HTML. It was designed for communication between web browsers and web servers, but it can also be used for other purposes. What is the […]
How big is the island of St Maarten?
How big is the island of St Maarten? 33.59 mi² What is the difference between Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin? The French side, Saint-Martin, is 50% larger than the Dutch Sint Maarten. Sometimes, people refer to the whole island as “St-Martin / St Maarten” or “SXM,” which is the IATA airport code for the island’s main airport […]
What ancient civilization was centered in what is now Guatemala?
What ancient civilization was centered in what is now Guatemala? The Maya Empire, centered in the tropical lowlands of what is now Guatemala, reached the peak of its power and influence around the sixth century A.D. The Maya excelled at agriculture, pottery, hieroglyph writing, calendar-making and mathematics, and left behind an astonishing amount of impressive […]
Can your workplace force you to cut your hair?
Can your workplace force you to cut your hair? Employers in California can fire at-will employees for having long hair, ponytails, etc., because the law does not provide a right to have certain hair styles. An employee has the right to choose to cut his/her hair to keep his/her job, or keep his/her… Can your […]
What type of penguin is Badtz-Maru?
What type of penguin is Badtz-Maru? Penguin What is a Sanrio girl? Sanriocore is an aesthetic centered around Sanrio Co., Ltd. (株式会社サンリオ) a Japanese company created by Shintaro Tsuji that sells cute (or Kawaii) Japanese merchandise. Sanriocore focuses on the more popular Sanrio characters such as: Hello Kitty. Which one is Kiki and Lala? SANRIO […]
What do the different symbols mean on a coat of arms?
What do the different symbols mean on a coat of arms? Silver or white (argent): peace and sincerity. Red: warrior or martyr; military strength and magnanimity. Blue: truth and loyalty. Green: hope, joy, and loyalty in love. Black: constancy or grief. What is the difference between a family crest and a coat of arms? The […]
Did Plessy vs Ferguson violate 14th Amendment?
Did Plessy vs Ferguson violate 14th Amendment? In May 1896, the Supreme Court issued a 7–1 decision against Plessy, ruling that the Louisiana law did not violate the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and stating that although the Fourteenth Amendment established the legal equality of whites and blacks it did not and could not […]
Who was the famous WWII general who was fired by President Truman?
Who was the famous WWII general who was fired by President Truman? Honoring the Fallen In 1951, General MacArthur was fired by President Truman as the commander-in-chief in Korea in the midst of the Korean War. This was a highly controversial decision and MacArthur was considered a front-runner in the next presidential election. Why was […]