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What in the brain determines intelligence? Overall, larger brain size and volume is associated with better cognitive functioning and higher intelligence. The specific regions that show the most robust correlation between volume and intelligence are the frontal, temporal and parietal lobes of the brain. Do brain cells determine intelligence? The best fit between brain traits […]

Can you use silicone if you are allergic to latex? There are people who experience allergies to latex rubber, but since silicone rubber is derived from a totally different ingredient (silica sand), just because you are allergic to latex does not mean you are also allergic to silicone rubber. Is there latex in ear buds? […]

Are cowbirds egrets? Bronzed cowbirds are restricted to the southern parts of Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California in the U.S. but they are widespread in Central America. But overall, cowbirds are a problem for many species of birds. Why egrets stand on cows? I admire cattle egrets because they have not only survived […]

Who sings the song on the State Farm commercial? A: That is “Non, je ne regrette rien,” by Edith Piaf. Who stars in the new State Farm commercial? Super Bowl Sunday marked the one year anniversary of the world being introduced to this “Jake from State Farm” actual persona we’ve all come to know today […]

Do degus like to be held? Degus do like to socialize with their owners. However, degus do not like to be held or cuddled. Allow your degu to come to you, and limit the amount of time you spend holding it. Are degus aggressive? Most people opt to keep several degus because the animals are […]

Why did the creator of Google make Google? The origin of Google is a story about the origin of an idea, and that idea was Page’s vision that a World Wide Web search engine could rank links based on how often they were being linked by other pages. With Brin’s help, the idea turned into […]

What is silver stamped 850? The most popular of these alloys is sterling silver. Sterling Silver pieces are stamped with either “sterling silver”, or the numbers 925. You may encounter other numbers, such as 850, an alloy that is often used to make flatware. The silver content of this alloy is 85%. What does 875 […]

How does the length of days change if radius of earth is doubled? Answer: Length of day will also be doubled ie. 48 hours… What would happen if the earth is doubled in size? If Earth’s diameter were doubled to about 16,000 miles, the planet’s mass would increase eight times, and the force of gravity […]

What is the nickname for a badger? Brock What is Wisconsin’s official nickname? America’s DairylandBadger State Why are Wisconsinites called Badgers? Wisconsin workers made temporary homes by digging caves into the rock of the mines, similar to tunnels that badgers dig for shelter. The miners came to be known as “badger boys” or “badgers,” and […]

What should you do if your tooth filling falls out? If a filling falls out, see your dentist as soon as possible. Waiting too long to get the filling replaced can cause tooth decay and further problems. Keep the area clean until you can see your dentist and try to limit eating or chewing on […]