What Olympic contest was held at the Olympian Hippodrome? The Hippodrome of Olympia housed the equestrian contests (horse racing and chariot racing) of the Ancient Olympic Games. According to Pausanias, it was situated to the south of the Stadium and covered a large area about 600 meters long and 200 meters wide. Were the Olympic […]
Who created the Commonwealth Games?
Who created the Commonwealth Games? Melville Marks Robinson founded the games as the British Empire Games which were first hosted in Hamilton, Canada in 1930. During the 20th and 21st centuries, the evolution of the games movement has resulted in several changes to the Commonwealth Games. Which country started the Commonwealth Games? Canada Why is […]
Is wearing reading glasses all the time bad?
Is wearing reading glasses all the time bad? We often get asked if leaving your glasses on all the time damages your vision. The answer, in short, is no. This does not damage your vision. Is it good to wear reading glasses? Reading glasses are beneficial for presbyopic people, as they can make it more […]
What is the best Emma adaptation?
What is the best Emma adaptation? Clueless What movies are based on Jane Austen? The Best Jane Austen Film Adaptations Pride and Prejudice, 1995. Courtesy of AMC/BBC. Sense & Sensibility, 1995. Persuasion, 1995. Emma, 1996. Jane Austen’s Emma, 1996. Mansfield Park, 1999. Pride & Prejudice, 2005. How many movies are based on Jane Austen? Austen’s […]
Why were epics important to ancient cultures?
Why were epics important to ancient cultures? They served a dual purpose; they were entertainment for the masses, while also preserving/spreading their culture. In times where there was no entertainment like we have now these narratives were one of the few entertainment options available. What is the importance of epics to Greek culture? Like most […]
What happens if I use the wrong resistor?
What happens if I use the wrong resistor? The equipment will cease to function in short order either by the resistor itself burning up, or by the heat it generates burning up an adjacent component or possibly the circuit board its mounted on or even foil pattern on the circuit board, or maybe all three. […]
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What happens when you eat a high fat diet?
What happens when you eat a high fat diet? We know that this is a dangerous way to eat long term. The vast majority of research shows this is associated with weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and premature death. What is considered high fat? Total fat high fat – more than 17.5g of […]
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What eats a red kangaroo?
What eats a red kangaroo? Naturally, the Red Kangaroo has few predators. The most common is the Dingo, a dog-like animal that has rusty-orange fur. Joeys may fall prey to eagles and foxes, but the only other predator to adult Red Kangaroos are humans. Does any animal eat kangaroos? Kangaroos have few natural predators: Dingoes, […]