Category: Social studies

Who defeated George Foreman in the heavyweight boxing champion? Muhammed Ali How many fights did Foreman lose? 5 Why did Ali and Foreman never fight again? Ali was 32 and some thought he was past his prime. Foreman was still just 25 and it seemed that nobody could match up with him. He was simply […]

What are the advantages of buying a short sale home? For the seller, a short sale presents less damage to his credit report than a foreclosure, and allows him to recover and buy a new house more quickly. This sense of cooperation between the seller and buyer may facilitate the exchange and get the new […]

Do you lose muscle if you stop steroids? Despite the long held belief that steroid users lose the benefit of the drugs when they stop taking them, the Norwegian research suggests that even a brief exposure to steroids could have a long-lasting effect. “If it is sufficient to build muscle mass, I think it would […]

Is Danny paralyzed in CSI NY? In the episode after “Pay Up”, “Epilogue”, Danny is shot in the gunfire at the bar while protecting Lindsay and is in a wheelchair because he is paralyzed from the waist down. By the end of the episode he moves his foot slightly, showing that he is only temporarily […]

Can diverticulitis be a sign of colon cancer? While the disorder can lead to undesirable side effects, like inflammation, bleeding and constipation, diverticulosis does not appear to cause colon cancer. Can a CT scan tell the difference between diverticulitis and colon cancer? Computed tomographic (CT) scans are often used to establish a diagnosis of suspected […]

How did Portugal affect trade in the Indian Ocean? In conclusion, the Portuguese transformed and influenced the maritime trade system in the Indian Ocean by force. They took over trading cities, destroyed Muslim trade ships, and imposed taxes to get their way. Now the Portuguese are dominant in the region and are very wealthy. How […]

How do you check the oil on a dipstick? With the engine off, open the car’s hood and find the dipstick. Pull the dipstick out from the engine and wipe any oil off from its end. Then insert the dipstick back into its tube and push it all the way back in. The dipstick shows […]

Is mixing paint the same as mixing light? When we add all of the different wavelengths of sunlight, we see white light rather than many individual colors. When we mix paints, both paints still absorb all of the wavelengths they did previously, so what we are left with is only the wavelengths that both paints […]

Can you download Cinema HD on iPhone? Cinema HD is an Android entertainment app that allows you to watch thousands of movies and TV shows for free. But can you install Cinema HD on your iPhone? Unfortunately, you cannot and the methods that suggest jailbreaking your iPhone are usually not worth your time or effort. […]

What is the religious significance of Hajj? The hajj is a pillar of Islam, required of all Muslims once in a lifetime. It is a physically demanding journey that Muslims believe offers a chance to wipe clean past sins and start anew before God. Pilgrims seek to deepen their faith on the hajj, with some […]