Category: Psychological disciplines

Did Janis Joplin write Mercedes? Janis Joplin in 1968 Janis Joplin’s “Mercedes Benz” was an accident. The song’s lyrics were written at a Port Chester, N.Y., bar in August 1970 during an impromptu poetry jam between Joplin and songwriter-friend Bob Neuwirth. Who Wrote buy me a Mercedes Benz? Janis JoplinBob NeuwirthMichael McClure Who sings Mercedes […]

When was lead paint banned in toys? Lead in Toys: Toys Still on Shelves Although banned in 1978, it continues to be a hazard in 25% of U.S. homes with kids under age 6. Do Chinese toys contain lead? The toys were coated at a factory in China with lead paint, which can damage brain […]

What were Tudor dresses called? It was said at the time that, everyone came into, and left this world wearing Linen. Both Men and Women would start each day with a layer of fresh linen. A simple dress like garment called a chemise (or shift) for a Lady and a long shirt for a man, […]

Which whales are toothed? Toothed whale, (suborder Odontoceti), any of the odontocete cetaceans, including the oceanic dolphins, river dolphins, porpoises, pilot whales, beaked whales, and bottlenose whales, as well as the killer whale, sperm whale, narwhal, and beluga whale. Which whales are not baleen? Toothed Whales Are generally smaller than baleen whales, although there are […]

What culture is Virgin Islands? Like much of the English speaking Caribbean, Virgin Islands culture is syncretic, deriving chiefly from West African, European and American influences. What type of economy or industry was initially established in the Virgin Islands? According to the CIA’s research, the service sector – tourism, trade, and other services – were […]

Who is the publisher of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire? Bloomsbury How do you cite Harry Potter movies? Formatted according to the APA Publication Manual 7th edition. APA. Newell, M. (2005). Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Warner Bros. Chicago. Newell, Mike. 2005. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. United States: […]

How was the T. rex roar made? According to the bookThe Making of Jurassic Park: An Adventure 65 million Years in the Making, the T. rex roar from the film was a combination of a baby elephant’s squeal, an alligator’s gurgling, and a tiger’s snarl. Its breath was the sound of air escaping a whale’s […]

Can you open a door with a magnet? Locksmiths charge a great deal to unlock a lock and cutting it off just means that you will have to learn yet another combination. With some patience, a little time and a magnet you will be able to open that pesky lock. How do you open a […]

Are Dutch people good at speaking English? Apparently, next to ranking among the tallest people in the world, the Dutch are also better at speaking English than any other non-native country. According to research, between 90% and 93% of Dutchies claim to be able to hold a conversation in English. What is the most common […]

What are castings in earthworms? Earthworm Castings are the rich digested soil that worms leave behind. Gardeners know them to be rich in nutrients and microorganisms. The beneficial microbes (as many as 10,000 different kinds) aid plant growth, help fight off disease and nourish your plants. How do you get worm castings? One extremely simple […]