Category: Psychology

What words did Roald Dahl invent? New entries Dahlesque. The characteristics of Dahl’s work—in the OED’s words, “eccentric plots, villainous or loathsome adult characters, and gruesome or black humour”—now have their own adjective. Golden ticket. Human bean. Oompa Loompa. Scrumdiddlyumptious. Witching hour. Frightsome. Gremlin. What book did Roald Dahl write first? The Gremlins What is […]

Has a Filipino won a Grammy? Jhett Tolentino (born December 28, 1976) is a Filipino entertainment producer based in New York City, who is also known for being the second Philippine-born awardee of the Tony Award. He has won three Tony Awards since his Broadway debut in March 2013 and has received his first Grammy […]

What is the contribution of Indian scientists in physics? Two Indian scientists contributed to the discovery of gravitational waves, which won three US scientists — Rainer Weiss, Barry Barish and Kip Thorne — the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday. Who are the top 10 Indian scientist and their inventions? 15 Famous Indian Scientists and […]

What are the motifs in The Old Man and the Sea? The lions, a connection to youth and virility, are a recurring motif. The old man repeatedly dreams about lions playing on the beaches of his past. Their playfulness suggests Santiago sees them not as predators but as carefree creatures and part of his youth. […]

Are cores the same as processors? The main difference between CPU and Core is that the CPU is an electronic circuit inside the computer that carries out instruction to perform arithmetic, logical, control and input/output operations while the core is an execution unit inside the CPU that receives and executes instructions. What core means in […]

How long does mail take from the UK to Florida? Q: How long does it take for a package shipped from London to arrive in Florida? Depends on how much you want to spend. Probably 5 – 7 working days, see:Compare and choose from our international delivery options (Royal Mail). A courier company might be […]

Was Deadwood based on a book? 1. Deadwood by Pete Dexter. No, the HBO series is not based on this book, but they both source from the same setting and history. Dexter won the National Book Award, so you know his writing is on point. How accurate is deadwood the movie? Deadwood was never a […]

How do you turn off the factory alarm on a 2005 Ford Escape? To disable the door alarm on a 2005 Ford Escape sit in the seat, turn the engine off, remove the key, turn the key to the on position but don’t crank, buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt three times and the wait for […]

Are Blood Diamonds bad? The tragic result is bloodshed, loss of life, and shocking human rights abuses – from rape to the use of child soldiers. Diamonds that fuel civil wars are often called “blood” or “conflict” diamonds. Although many diamond-fueled wars have now ended, conflict diamonds remain a serious problem. How do I stop […]

What does Bells on Bobtails mean? This generally just means that the horse’s tail is folded up and tied (like an old lady’s bun – sort of) to make it look shorter and get it out of the way. If you put bells on a horse’s bobbed tail, they will ring as the horse moves. […]