Category: Psychology

What disqualifies you from being a doctor? Avoid these missteps in medical school admissions. Choosing a college major that doesn’t suit you. Getting insufficient clinical experience. Pushing off research opportunities. Neglecting volunteer opportunities. Slacking on MCAT preparation. Discounting postbaccalaureate programs. Writing a lackluster personal statement. Are interns real doctors? Interns (sometimes referred to as first-year […]

Why are AYE AYE important? Aye-ayes may help to disperse fruiting tree seeds through their frugivory. They are also important predators of wood-boring beetle larvae. Can an aye aye kill you? The aye-aye’s reputation is, of course, entirely unfounded. However, because of the way the aye-aye is perceived, this perfectly harmless creature is often killed […]

Do muskellunge attack humans? Muskies, or muskellunge, are predatory ambush specialists whose diet is mostly smaller fish, even smaller muskies. However, a Wikipedia description of the species includes this passage: “Although very rare, muskellunge attacks on humans do occur on occasion.” What does muskellunge mean in native language? Origin of name The origin of the […]

Why is Honolulu on Oahu? Honolulu county encompasses not only the city of Honolulu, but also the entire island of Oahu. Because of this, it is officially called the City and County of Honolulu. Possibly because of this, many locals say that they’re traveling to Honolulu, rather than Oahu, when coming from another island. Why […]

How do anabolic steroids work in the body? How Do Anabolic Steroids Work? Anabolic steroids stimulate muscle tissue to grow and “bulk up” in response to training by mimicking the effect of naturally produced testosterone on the body. Anabolic steroids can remain in the body anywhere from a couple of days to about a year. […]

What is a hibachi grill called? Hibachi grills are called shichirin in Japanese and are small, portable barbecue grills that are made from cast iron. These grills have an open-grate design and commonly use charcoal as their heating source. Modern hibachis in U.S. restaurants are electric so that they can be used to cook food […]

How many skeins of yarn does it take to crochet a ripple afghan? For a full-size blanket, you will need quite a bit of yarn, probably around 13-18 balls or skeins of yarn. Usually, afghans are very colorful, so you may have one skein of each and, if it’s it’s really colorful, that can add […]

Why is it important to eat a variety of foods within the same food group from day to day? Because different foods provide different types and amounts of key nutrients, it is important to choose a variety of foods from within each food group. As a bonus, choosing a variety of foods will help to […]

How do I clear my SAP certification exam? Tip 1: Study, study, study. The very best preparation is to take the relevant SAP course(s) (as can be found on the SAP Certification website) and add to that (at least) a good few months of experience. The course notes are very useful, so if you did […]

Can you make your own sports drink? The good news: There’s one that is scientifically proven to work just as well as, if not better than, your standard sports drink: sugar water. This means it’s perfectly acceptable to whip up your own homemade sports drink to suit your needs. How much do sports drinks cost? […]