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Who invented the miniskirt in 1964? Defined as a skirt with a hemline averaging halfway up the knee (and falling approximately four inches below the butt!), the miniskirt was popularized by Mary Quant, who introduced her own version of the skirt at her London boutique Bazaar in 1964. When was the miniskirt introduced? 1963 Who […]

Does Tris come back to life? If you’ve made it this far without clamping a shaky hand over your eyes, then you likely know that Tris dies in “Allegiant”‘s final pages — sacrificing herself for the cause. Yep, she went there. At the end of the book, she kind of plays with the idea of […]

What happens if the glaciers all melt? There is still some uncertainty about the full volume of glaciers and ice caps on Earth, but if all of them were to melt, global sea level would rise approximately 70 meters (approximately 230 feet), flooding every coastal city on the planet. How does a melting glacier affect […]

Why is drinking water good for us? We need water for digestion, to absorb nutrients, to help us move, get rid of waste products and to regulate our body temperature. If the body doesn’t have enough water (known as dehydration), it won’t function as well. Why is water so special? Water’s importance to life functions […]

Which sports originated in Italy? Although Italian football – calcio – is the country’s most popular and famous sport nowadays, the ‘Bel Paese’ has many other ball sports – some with a tradition dating back through the ages to classical times. What is Italy’s traditional sport? football What are the top 5 most popular sports […]

What is the most famous lost treasure? Here are 10 lost treasures of the world whose value cannot be measured. Lost Dutchman Mine. The Library of the Moscow Tsars. The Amber Room. Ark of the Covenant. Romanov Easter Eggs. Jewels of King John. Lost Inca Gold. Dead Sea Copper Scroll Treasures. Fragment of a Dead […]

What human food can I give my hamster? The following foods are safe for your hamster to eat: Broccoli. Cauliflower. Kale. Cucumbers. Celery. Bok choy. Sweet potatoes (should be removed of their skins before feeding, as molds can flourish in the skins and cause digestive tract upset and other ailments) Apples. What is poisonous to […]

What is the difference between a door knob and a door handle? A door handle or door knob is used to open or close a door. A door handle is a lever operated device while a door knob usually is shaped like a globe or, in some older homes, an oval. Are door levers better […]

Is it la agua or el agua? This rule isn’t based on modern pronunciation as much as it is on historical reasons. This is the correct answer. Just adding that el is only used if there’s no other word between the article and the noun, when there’s another word (like an adjective), la is used […]

Does adrenaline increase urination? One idea is that when you’re anxious or nervous, your body goes into fight-or-flight mode. This tense, adrenaline-filled response may stimulate the need to relieve yourself. The fight-or-flight response may also increase the kidneys’ production of urine, Chi said. Why does being nervous make you pee? When we’re under stress, our […]