Category: Social studies

What are some pros and cons of foreign aid? Top 10 Foreign Aid Pros & Cons – Summary List Foreign Aid Pros Foreign Aid Cons Improvement of agricultural processes Free market forces may no longer work properly May help to increase tolerance in our society International investors may exploit countries Lower local unemployment rates Not […]

How do helicopters fly without wings? Helicopters have rotor blades that also create lift. As the blades spin they move the air. As a helicopter’s rotor spins, the generated thrust moves upwards with the direction of lift, so flying upside-down would demand redirecting the blades so the thrust is the opposite way, supporting an upside-down […]

Can you still play fantasy football? Yes, you can start fantasy football late even after the regular season has started. There are a lot of different ways you can play fantasy football late, including both season long fantasy football and daily fantasy football. What is the best platform for fantasy football? After years of playing […]

How long can bees survive in a package? Spring and summer bees live an average of about four to six weeks. Let’s say five weeks (or 35 days) as an average. The bees in your package vary in age, although most are probably fairly young. But even if we assume they were only one day […]

What trees benefit from forest fires? Aspen, alder and birch are able to quickly begin to establish themselves in burned areas and can often be seen sprouting from stumps and roots of burned trees. These relatively short-lived species prepare the soil for follow-up species which develop the mature forest. Fireweed takes advantage of a burn […]

Why was Dollywood created? Originally a small tourist attraction named Rebel Railroad, the first iteration of the park had a coal-fired steam engine, a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a saloon. Once Dolly Parton expressed interest in the park, Herschend Enterprises rebranded the park as Dollywood for the 1986 season. Who really owns Dollywood? […]

Does distilled alcohol contain gluten? Yes, pure, distilled liquor, even if made from wheat, barley, or rye, is considered gluten-free. Most liquors are safe for people with celiac disease because of the distillation process. Can you flush gluten out of your system? Staying hydrated is very important, especially if you experience diarrhea, and extra fluids […]

Why is drawing so important in art? Drawings are beautiful pieces of art which can often construe more emotion than the final work, however often in a much more expressive or experimental form. It helps to stimulate creative thought, increase observational skills and of course, develop visual artwork ideas in all mediums. What is the […]

What are Rod drumsticks used for? They are in a perfect middle between brushes and drumsticks and as such, they are used in all sorts of music from rock and jazz to folk music, though in acoustic settings most of the time – but are still great for amplified events. Are Hot Rods quieter than […]

How many pilots are on a plane? On commercial airlines, there are always at least two pilots, and on many flights, there are three. All airline pilots have had extensive training and flying experience, often as part of military service. Who were the passengers on flight 175? The hijackers on Flight 175 included Fayez Banihammad, […]