Category: Sociology

How is civil rights relevant today? The modern civil rights movement is working to address the less visible but very important inequities in our society. Opportunity in America should mean everyone has a fair chance to achieve his or her full potential. What it revealed is that there’s still significant racial inequality and desperate poverty […]

Why is gas getting into my oil? The Fuel Mixture Is Too Rich: One of the main causes of why your gas is getting into the engine oil is because your fuel mixture is too rich. The combustion chamber won’t ignite all of the fuel and this will cause the gas to run through the […]

What is the elevation of Jericho? 864 feet How high is Jericho above sea level? Geography and environment Jericho is located 258 metres (846 ft) below sea level in an oasis in Wadi Qelt in the Jordan Valley, which makes it the lowest city in the world. What does the story of Jericho teach us? […]

How do I reprogram my clicker garage door keypad? Program a Keypad PIN Using Your Door Control Be sure to clear the garage door area of any obstructions. Locate the LEARN button on the door control. Press the LEARN button twice. Enter a 4-digit PIN of your choice on the keypad, and press ENTER. The […]

Do plants exhale carbon dioxide at night? During daylight hours, plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis, and at night only about half that carbon is then released through respiration. However, plants still remain a net carbon sink, meaning they absorb more than they emit. Do indoor plants release CO2 at night? […]

Are composite hockey sticks better than wood? Composite sticks weigh less, generally provide more power, have a custom kick point, and are more durable than wood sticks, which tend to be heavier and stiffer. But there are still devotees of wood hockey sticks. Some hockey players like the feel of the puck on a wood […]

Why does China flag have stars? In the flag of the People’s Republic of China, first officially hoisted on October 1, 1949, the symbolism of five was reflected in the stars appearing in yellow in the upper hoist canton. The large star was said to stand for the Chinese Communist Party and its leading role […]

Where did the Caribbean islands come from? The islands of the Caribbean were discovered by the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, working for the then Spanish monarchy. In 1492 he made a first landing on Hispaniola and claimed it for the Spanish crown as he did on Cuba. Are the Caribbean islands volcanic? Volcanoes also occur […]

Why did my Jeep die? Your Jeep starting, then dying right away is nothing to cause panic as it’s easy to fix. Often, a Jeep stalls if the fuel filters are clogged or old, there is a leak in the fuel pump, the fuel pump is damaged or many other reasons. Why does my Jeep […]

Can tomatoes be stored with bananas? It’s pretty simple really: not all fruits and veggies are compatible. Other fruits and vegetables are sensitive to this gas, and will start to spoil before their time. If you’ve been storing your bananas with apples, or your eggplant with your tomatoes, this is happening to you. What fruits […]