Category: Social studies

Can an octopus hear? Today there’s proof, at least for the octopus and squid, that they can indeed hear. To register sound, an octopus uses a sac-like structure called a stratocyst. The stratocyst contains a mineralized mass and sensitive hairs that allow detection of sounds of certain frequencies. Where are octopus ears? Some have suckers, […]

What was the role of the CDC in Contagion? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigates contagious diseases every year. They can emerge in the US or anywhere on the planet, just a plane ride away from spreading globally. Thankfully, a network of public health officials work together to protect the health of Americans. […]

Which animal is most closely related to the deer? These seven species are grouped into their own family, the Moschidae, within the Pecora and are the sister group to the Cervidae/Bovidae, so they’re more closely related to the ‘true’ deer and the cows, goats and sheep etc., than to the giraffes or the pronghorns that […]

What is the most flavorful part of cilantro? The leaves are the most attractive part of the herb and are what makes cilantro effective as a garnish; however, the stems are just as flavorful. If flavor is your priority, chop them finely and use them as you would use the leaves. Are cilantro stems flavorful? […]

Is it OK to wear heels to high school? Yes it is totally acceptable. My daughter goes to school everyday with high heels and they are locked to her feet. If high heels with padlocks are allowed then I think just high heels wouldn’t be a problem. What age should I let my daughter wear […]

What is an example of a JPG file? The definition of a jpg or jpeg, is a file type for images and a means of compressing an image. An example of a jpg is a type of image file used by your digital camera. How do I change a picture to JPG? How to convert […]

What kind of fire is a Class A fire extinguisher used for? Class A. Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials, such as cloth, wood, paper, rubber, and many plastics. Extinguishers with an A rating are designed to extinguish fires involving these ordinary combustible materials. What is a Class A fire extinguisher best for? Class […]

How do you keep dough from sticking? So, how do you fix sticky dough? The simplest solution to sticky dough is to incorporate more flour when you knead it. This can be done either by dusting the surface with flour or the actual dough ball. Use small amounts of flour and coat your hands to […]

Is a Hobnocker illegal? A hobnocker is someone that does something illegal and gross (not to be confused with hobnobber, which is a cool and awesome geek). A hobnocker is someone that is addicted to illegal drugs. Is Chis a real acronym? A CHIS is a Covert Human Intelligence Source – in other words it’s […]

What causes triskaidekaphobia? Why Those With a Number 13 Phobia Fear Friday the 13th. Not to be mistaken by the superstition of the number 13, triskaidekaphobia interferes with people’s social, work and psychological functioning. It’s not entirely clear what causes this phobia, however, it is linked to psychological trauma, whether minor or major. What is […]