Can a sheep mate with a dog?

Can a sheep mate with a dog? Above and below: The alleged dog-sheep hybrid birthed by a ewe in China in 2011. It is well known that the sort of mating that would be required to produce dog-sheep hybrids does occur on farms with some regularity. And reports of the actual occurrence of this seemingly […]

What did James Joyce do?

What did James Joyce do? James Joyce, in full James Augustine Aloysius Joyce, (born February 2, 1882, Dublin, Ireland—died January 13, 1941, Zürich, Switzerland), Irish novelist noted for his experimental use of language and exploration of new literary methods in such large works of fiction as Ulysses (1922) and Finnegans Wake (1939). What is the […]

Why was Houdini important?

Why was Houdini important? Harry Houdini, original name Erik Weisz, (born March 24, 1874, Budapest [see Researcher’s Note]—died October 31, 1926, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.), American magician noted for his sensational escape acts. Houdini was the son of a rabbi who emigrated from Hungary to the United States and settled in Appleton, Wisconsin. Who was inspired […]

Why was iGoogle discontinued?

Why was iGoogle discontinued? iGoogle (formerly Google Personalized Homepage) was a customizable Ajax-based start page or personal web portal launched by Google in May 2005. It was discontinued on November 1, 2013, because the company believed the need for it had eroded over time. Which is better Chrome or Chromium? As an open-source platform, Chromium […]

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