Category: Psychological disciplines

Is Bolt a Disney or Pixar movie? Case in point: “Bolt.” Starring John Travolta and Miley Cyrus as voice talent in the story of a dog who doesn’t know he’s canine, “Bolt” is the first animated feature to come out of the Disney Studios since Pixar guru John Lasseter took over the shop. Is Bolt […]

Who invented gingerbread cookies? We can be pretty confident that some form of it originated in the Middle East as that part of the world brought spices to the western world, but there are references that go as far back as the ancient Greeks and Egyptians. Queen Elizabeth I (reigned 1558 – 1603) is credited […]

Does Tesla Model Y qualify for federal tax credit? ‍Since a qualifying EV cannot sell for more than $80,000, a fully loaded Model S, the Model S Plaid, and the Model X would be excluded. But all other Tesla cars (Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck, base version of the Model S) would still be eligible […]

Is sensitivity a good thing? “Sensitivity has many strengths, such as good awareness of what is going on around us, empathy, more creative thinking, the ability to deeply process and think about big issues, etcetera. “Sensitive people feel more easily stressed by a deadline but are also especially empathetic and good in understanding people.” Why […]

How does GDP increase standard of living? The standard of living is derived from per capita GDP, determined by dividing GDP by the number of people living in the country. Generally, rising global income translates to a higher standard of living, while diminishing global income causes the standard of living to decline. How does the […]

Can you substitute baking soda for baking flour? Yes, as long as there is enough of an acidic ingredient to make a reaction (for 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, you need 1 cup of buttermilk or yogurt or 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar). Keep in mind that baking soda has 4 times the power of […]

What is Eon era period epoch? An epoch, (not to be confused with epic), like an era, is a period of time. An eon is a very long time indeed. It is the longest period of geological time. Geologists subdivide an eon into eras. A geological era is subdivided into periods, epochs, and stages. What […]

How long does it take to defrost a meal? How long does something take to defrost? Depending on the size and nature of your food, it will defrost in an hour or less, but larger frozen foods (like a whole turkey) can take up to three hours. In those situations, it’ll take about 30 minutes […]

What is the best pen to use for signing books? I recommend Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Permanent Markers. Other brands of permanent markers may work fine too, but I’ve only personally used Sharpies for signing photo books (and photo canvases for that matter). A permanent marker is important as you don’t want it to smudge. […]

Why is the Melbourne Cup held on the first Tuesday of November? The Race That Stops A Nation By 1865, Melbourne Cup Day was declared a half day holiday. By 1877 it was declared a whole day holiday to allow patrons to crowd the Flemington Racecourse. The Melbourne Cup was first held on the first […]