How do you say the word quixotic? “The correct pronunciation is ‘Don Qui-Sh-Otay’, because in the book the character speaks in old Castilian.” By extension, “quixotic” should be pronounced: [kee-sho-tik]. (Or [quiche-ottik], if you prefer.) What is quixotic in Tagalog? Adjective(1) not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic. What is a pejorative statement? A […]
How many soap awards has Emmerdale won?
How many soap awards has Emmerdale won? As of 2019, Coronation Street have the most awards with 116, followed by EastEnders with 109, Emmerdale with 46, Hollyoaks with 39, Doctors with 15, Brookside with 9, Family Affairs with 3, Home and Away with 2 and Night and Day with 1. Did Emmerdale win best soap? […]
What are gymnastics mats made out of?
What are gymnastics mats made out of? Gymnastics mat is made up of a piece of foam covered with a leather, vinyl or plastic lining. The thickness is ranging from 1.5 to 28 inches enough to prevent athletes from getting injured. Mats commonly come in blue color but there are now many options available. What […]
Does Pakistan control Kashmir?
Does Pakistan control Kashmir? India controls approximately 55% of the land area of the region that includes Jammu, the Kashmir Valley, most of Ladakh, the Siachen Glacier, and 70% of its population; Pakistan controls approximately 35% of the land area that includes Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan; and China controls the remaining 20% of the land […]
When was the BECE results released?
When was the BECE results released? The WAEC BECE result for 2020 has been released on Wednesday 16th December 2020. You can now proceed to check your result online. READ ALSO: WAEC BECE Grading System 2020/2021. Has the Bece result been released? The West African Examinations Council have announced that the BECE results will be […]
Why is communication important in international trade?
Why is communication important in international trade? Each country and the cultures within a country bring communication challenges to businesses. Good international business communication practices help maintain these intricate business dealings. Bad communication practices can cause loss of business and even international tension among countries. Why is communication important to trade? It is crucial to […]
Do javelina attack humans?
Do javelina attack humans? Amy Burnett with Arizona Game and Fish said while javelina attacking humans is rare, it can happen. “Javelina can be dangerous,” Burnett said. Burnett has only counted five instances in the last five years in Arizona, and all of them also involved dogs. What’s the difference between a javelina and a […]
Why is the Old City in Jerusalem so important?
Why is the Old City in Jerusalem so important? Jerusalem has been the holiest city in Judaism and the ancestral and spiritual homeland of the Jewish people since the 10th century BCE. During classical antiquity, Jerusalem was considered the center of the world, where God resided. The city of Jerusalem is given special status in […]
How did lasagna get so popular?
How did lasagna get so popular? Families couldn’t afford to serve lasagna very often. But a funny thing happened when Neapolitan immigrants–and their lasagna–came to this country during the immigration boom in the early 1900s. “They discovered that meat was cheap and easy to buy,” explains De Mane, the granddaughter of southern Italian immigrants. Is […]
Where did fortune tellers come from?
Where did fortune tellers come from? Evidence indicates that forms of fortune-telling were practiced in ancient China, Egypt, Chaldea, and Babylonia as long ago as 4000 bce. Prophetic dreams and oracular utterances played an important part in ancient religion and medicine. Who is known as the fortune teller of Germany? Höffern, von Höffer or von […]