Category: Sociology

What is the origin of haiku poems? Haiku originated as an opening part of a larger Japanese poem called renga. These haiku written as an opening stanza were known as hokku and over time writers began to write them as their own stand-alone poems. Originally from Japan, haiku today are written by authors worldwide. Who […]

What is indirect characterization? Indirect characterization is the process of describing a character through that character’s thoughts, actions, speech, and dialogue. What is an example of indirect characterization? Examples of Indirect Characterization: Jeff walked up to Mark and took his sandwich off of his plate. He took a bite, smirked at Mark, and then walked […]

What foods were eaten during the Civil War? Union soldiers were fed pork or beef, usually salted and boiled to extend the shelf life, coffee, sugar, salt, vinegar, and sometimes dried fruits and vegetables if they were in season. Hard tack, a type of biscuit made from unleavened flour and water, was commonly used to […]

What is Firecode drywall? Norm Abram replies: The 5/8-inch, “fire-code” drywall (called Type X) increases a wall’s fire rating to a minimum of 1 hour, from the 30-minute rating for standard ½-inch drywall. And it’s not just thickness that makes the difference. Is there 1/2 fire rated drywall? Type C gypsum board is available in […]

What does KGL mean on gold? The L in KGL stands for layered in reference to gold. It means that the piece is made of a different metal and dipped in 24 karat gold. What does 18 kg mean on jewelry? The Meaning of 18K Gold Purity As its karat number suggests, it consists of […]

Does eBay work in Ghana? Does eBay ship to Ghana? Not only eBay works in Ghana, there are many international and local sellers there that support shipping and delivery to Accra, Kumasi, etc. Support does however depend on the individual seller, also which sending options are available does differ. Can I buy something on eBay […]

How tall is Jessica Lowndes? 5′ 4″ What’s wrong with Rachel on GREY’s anatomy? They were taken to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. She had a closed head injury. From the ER, she was taken to radiology for scans. There, it was discovered that she had a frontal lobe hemorrhage, which was repaired in surgery. Does […]

How small should rock climbing shoes be? The key is you want it to be snug, not painfully tight. The right shoe allows your toes to gently curl but isn’t painful to wear. If you’re looking for a crack-climbing slipper, your toes need to be flat, but should still be touching the edge of the […]

How do you help a dying baby chick? Try adding 1 teaspoon sugar, molasses or honey to 1 quart of water. This sweet energy boost is great for the first few hours, then you’ll want to switch back to plain water. FOOD For lethargic chicks, try feeding them raw egg yolk. This will provide the […]

How many majors Fred Couples won? Couples collected 15 victories during his PGA career including one major championship; the 1992 Masters. What is Fred Couples net worth? Fred Couples Net Worth: $120 Million He has plenty of endorsements for golf equipment and clothing. What happened to Fred’s second wife? Fred Couples and Thais Baker: Fred […]