Category: Psychological disciplines

What did the transcontinental railroad connect? North America’s first transcontinental railroad (known originally as the “Pacific Railroad” and later as the “Overland Route”) was a 1,912-mile (3,077 km) continuous railroad line constructed between 1863 and 1869 that connected the existing eastern U.S. rail network at Council Bluffs, Iowa with the Pacific coast at … How […]

Is it illegal to fish in pajamas? You might be breaking the law just by wearing pajamas or fishing alone on Sunday! In California, it is against the law to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. In Idaho, you may not fish from a camel’s […]

Are you supposed to tape street hockey stick? Many players prepare their new hockey stick for action on the ice by taping the blade and the butt end. This protects the blade from wear and tear and gives you a better grip on the stick shaft. Tape on the blade also keeps moisture and ice […]

Why is milk addictive? Others are addictive. Cheese is both — fattening and addictive.” I’d never before thought in terms of dairy products being addictive (with the personal exception of milk chocolate, I admit). Barnard explains that dairy protein — specifically a protein called casein — has opiate molecules built in. Why am I craving […]

How many days take from India to USA? Transporting a shipping container from India to the USA is a long process, requiring between 28 and 67 days of transit. The transit times depend on your choice of ports, the route taken by the carrier, and whether you opt for LCL or FCL shipping. How much […]

Why did Steffi Graf retire? At the time, Graf said she didn’t believe the injury would prevent her from playing in the U.S. Open in New York next month. But that turned out to be her final match. “After that, the decision (to retire) was very easy, maybe too easy,” Graf said. Why did Justine […]

Do tortoises sleep during hibernation? They May Not Stay Asleep Perhaps the most interesting behavior in brumating tortoises is the fact they might not stay asleep the whole time. Unlike mammals, which must remain asleep the entire time, tortoises can wake up and even leave their hibernation area for short amounts of time. Do Tortoises […]

How many points is a DUI in California? 2 points How long do DUI points stay on your license in California? 13 years What is a 2 point violation in California? Two-point violations are generally criminal violations such as hit and run, reckless driving, or DUI. These result in two points because they are more […]

Which building has the greater height? Tallest buildings in the world Rank Name Height m 1 Burj Khalifa 828 2 Shanghai Tower 632 3 Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower 601 What is the tallest possible building? The X-Seed 4000 is the tallest building ever fully envisioned. Its proposed 4,000 m (13,000 ft) height, 6 km (3.7 […]

Why did Henry VIII set up the Church of England? Henry VIII started the process of creating the Church of England after his split with the Pope in the 1530s. Henry was anxious to ensure a male heir after his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, had borne him only a daughter. He wanted his marriage […]