How does Alice dry off? Alice finds herself embroiled in a heated discussion with the Lory (the parrot) over who knows best how to dry off. The Lory cuts off the argument with the declaration that he is wiser than Alice because he is older than she is. What two ways did Alice and the […]
How did the city of Portland use geospatial technology to improve its residents quality of life?
How did the city of Portland use geospatial technology to improve its residents quality of life? New GIS technologies have allowed for the Portland government to provide conveniences such as real time public transportation maps, the opportunity to report incidences by exact GPS local via a phone app, and better city planning based on location […]
How does La Nina affect weather patterns?
How does La Nina affect weather patterns? During a La Nina event, the changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures affect the patterns of tropical rainfall from Indonesia to the west coast of South America. These effects are usually strongest during the winter months when the jet stream is strongest over the United States. How does El […]
Who started online advertising?
Who started online advertising? Display ads The first clickable web ad was sold by Global Network Navigator in 1993 to a Silicon Valley law firm. In 1994, web banner advertising became mainstream when HotWired, the online component of Wired Magazine, and Time Warner’s Pathfinder (website) sold banner ads to AT and other companies. When was […]
Can you take Holy Communion if you have your period?
Can you take Holy Communion if you have your period? Yes. There is no concept of ceremonial uncleanliness associated with menstruation in the Catholic church today. In the Catholic church as well as in Protestant churches, there is no law against women who are having their menstrual periods receiving Holy Communion. Christians don’t see menstruation […]
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Who invented saffron?
Who invented saffron? Some historians believe that saffron first came to China with Mongol invaders by way of Persia. Saffron is mentioned in the ancient Chinese medical text Shennong Ben Cao Jing, believed to be from the 3rd century AD (but attributed to mythological emperor Shennong). Who brought amazing saffron to India? Mughals How did […]
What are media platforms?
What are media platforms? Media platforms are technologies and standards that allow writers or other media “producers” and readers and other “consumers” of media to interface more efficiently. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc., are platforms that connect disparate media creators and curators with consumers of that media. What are the main media platforms? The 7 […]
How did the House of Wisdom contribute to social developments during the Golden Age?
How did the House of Wisdom contribute to social developments during the Golden Age? How did the House of Wisdom contribute to social developments during the Golden Age? A. Scholars met there to translate Islamic law into the Arabic language so more people could understand it. Scholars translated literature and knowledge into Arabic and organized […]
How do you treat lymphangitis naturally?
How do you treat lymphangitis naturally? Lymphangitis is an infection of the lymph vessels that carry lymphatic fluid throughout the body….To help with the pain, a person can try: applying warm compresses to the injury and areas with red streaks. using anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen. taking prescription-strength pain relievers from a doctor. Is homeopathy […]