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What is the term used for art for its own sake? A Latin version of this phrase, ars gratia artis (Classical Latin: [ˈars ˈɡraːtia artis]), is used as a motto by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and appears in the scroll around the roaring head of Leo the Lion in its motion picture logo. … What is meant by […]

What defines glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60. Why is […]

Can you fly from Luton to Dublin? 1h 20min is the average flight time from London Luton to Dublin. There is one airline that flies direct from London Luton to Dublin. How long does it take from Luton Airport to central London? Fast central London trains from London Luton Airport Hop on a frequent direct […]

Where is Jane Couch? Fleetwood, United Kingdom When did Jane Couch retire? She retired in 2008, but it is only in the last couple years that she has come to terms with the trauma of being a pioneer of women’s boxing. Who is the greatest female boxer of all time? The Best Female Boxers of […]

Does Taco Bell have $1 tacos? Taco Bell is testing out $1 Spicy Tacos and $1 Primo Burritos in select markets with the tacos hitting Columbus, OH, and the burritos making their way to Kansas City, MO. Spicy Tacos will feature a warm flour tortilla, seasoned beef, lettuce, cheddar cheese, and your choice of a […]

Do you have to suffer for art? It is not necessary for an artist to turn their suffering into their art,” said Lance Gharavi, associate professor in the ASU School of Film, Dance and Theatre and assistant director of theater. There is no rule saying artists have to be inspired by their pain to make […]

Does sandy soil or potting soil hold more water? Sand allows water to drain through it more easily than silt and clay so more water should have drained through the sandy soil than the potting soil. The potting soil should have absorbed more water so less water should have drained through it and into the […]

Why is the sump plug on a car magnetised? The magnet is designed to catch and hold any swarf or metal particles that could be a hazard to the engine which the oil filter has missed. The magnet will hold any collected metal firmly and not be affected by temperature variation until the oil is […]

Can you sleep in the backseat of your car drunk? According to California law, a driver can be arrested for a DUI if they are found sleeping inside their vehicle while intoxicated. In fact, the legislature in California created a separate law that allows for an arrest for sleeping in a car (even if not […]

What causes grapefruit to split? The peel of citrus fruit is fairly flexible, but In hot, dry weather, the peel becomes tougher and less elastic, so it doesn’t stretch as easily. If the fruit begins to swells from the inside very quickly, the peel will split at the weakest point, resulting in fruit splitting. What […]