What do you say before drinking in Japan? (乾杯 (かんぱい), literally “Empty the cup/glass”), sometimes transcribed Kampai!, is a Japanese drinking toast. What is kampai in Japanese? In Japanese, kanpai (also transliterated as “kampai”) is written with the Chinese characters 乾杯. 乾 means “dry” and 杯 means “sake cup,” so an approximate translation is something […]
Do dogs think licking is kissing?
Do dogs think licking is kissing? “In general, if a dog licks you, they are showing affection. However, if the dog licks someone who is agitated or excited this could be a symptom of stress. By licking that person, they are trying to relieve their stress because they know this is a welcome gesture. Other […]
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Why is the incidence rate of tetanus so low in the United States?
Why is the incidence rate of tetanus so low in the United States? In the United States (U.S.), the incidence of tetanus has declined dramatically due to the widespread use of the vaccine. High-risk populations for tetanus in the U.S. include the elderly, diabetics, injection drug users, and unvaccinated individuals. How common is tetanus in […]
Who was at the end of Apocalypto?
Who was at the end of Apocalypto? 14. Christopher Columbus sneaks in at the end. Though unnamed in the movie, the Europeans at the end of the film are led by Christopher Columbus, who made first contact with Mayan cultures in 1502. Who Killed Jaguar Paw? On January 16, 378, a Maya king, Jaguar Paw, […]
Who is better Blink 182 or Green Day?
Who is better Blink 182 or Green Day? I understand why many people compare the two bands, some of their earlier songs have similar sounds and the two bands definitely had shared influences. Although blink-182’s self-titled album, Blink-182, is my all time favorite album, Green Day’s music is simply superior to that of blink-182’s. Who […]
How much rice does it take to feed 4 people?
Who snitched on Osama bin Laden?
Who snitched on Osama bin Laden? Shakil Afridi Was Osama a Shia? Bin Laden also belonged to the Wahhabi sect and was hence a follower of Ibn Abdul Wahhab Najdi. He subscribed to the Athari (literalist) school of Islamic theology. To effectuate his beliefs, Osama bin Laden founded al-Qaeda, a Sunni Islamist militant organization. Could […]
Where do we find pearls?
Where do we find pearls? Pearls are made by marine oysters and freshwater mussels as a natural defence against an irritant such as a parasite entering their shell or damage to their fragile body. The oyster or mussel slowly secretes layers of aragonite and conchiolin, materials that also make up its shell. What are the […]