Category: Social studies

What inspired JRR Tolkien to write? An Oxford professor from 1925 to 1945, Tolkien was heavily inspired by the writings, languages and fantasies of Icelandic linguistic traditions, particularly Old Norse sagas like the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda. Iconic English literature may also have played a role in Tolkien’s first novel. How did JRR Tolkien […]

What is environmental identity? Environmental identity: is how one views oneself in relation to the natural world. Environmental. identity is part of the way in which one forms his/her self-concept and a sense of connection to. some part of the nonhuman natural environment, based on personal history, emotional. attachment, and/or similarity. How your environment affects […]

What mythical creature does Beatty compare Montag? Beatty is comparing Montag to Icarus who was a character in Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, Icarus’ father, Daedalus, fashioned two pairs of wings out of feathers, wax, and wooden frames to escape from King Minos’ labyrinth. What does Beatty tell Montag about the history of firemen? Captain […]

How did potato get its name? The word potato comes from batata, the Taino (a Caribbean language) word for sweet potato. The Spanish called it patata and that morphed into potato in English. The Inca name for this tuber was papa and indeed, in Spanish, that is still one of its common names. Does the […]

How are garments measured? How to measure a shirt Chest is measured along line A. Shoulder is measured along line B, from shoulder tip to shoulder tip. Sleeve Length is measured from point C to D to E. Back Length is measured along line F, on the back of the shirt from the seam at […]

Can two artists create alter egos? 10 Alter Egos of the Music Industry Hank Williams as Luke the Drifter. Hank Williams Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust. David Bowie. The Beatles as Sgt. Prince as Camille. Bono as The Fly / MacPhisto / Mirrorball Man. Garth Brooks as Chris Gaines. Damon Albarn […]

What is the loft of a TaylorMade Burner sand wedge? It’s club to bridge the gap between a Sand Wedge (typically 56°) and a Pitching Wedge (typically around 48° or maybe a tad less), so you should normally expect the loft to be at or around 52°. How do you properly gap a wedge? What […]

Is an IRA and 401K the same thing? While both plans provide income in retirement, each plan is administered under different rules. A 401K is a type of employer retirement account. An IRA is an individual retirement account. Should I open an IRA with my bank? Opening an individual retirement account (IRA) with a credit […]

What traits does a lizard have? Characteristics of Lizards Four limbs. External ears. Movable eyelids. A short neck. A long tail, which they can shed in order to escape from predators. They eat insects. What character is unique to reptiles? Unlike amphibians, who have moist, slimy skin, reptiles have dry, scaly skin. Some reptiles have […]

How many people died from heart disease in 2009? In 2009, 386 324 Americans died of coronary heart disease. How many die from heart disease each year in the US? Approximately 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes occur every year in the United States. More than 800,000 people in the United States die from cardiovascular […]