Category: Sociology

What does Thoreau envision as the ideal government? For Thoreau, the ideal government is the government that governs least. His ideal is of a limited government with limited functions, leaving the individual with as much freedom as humanly possible. The consent of the governed is a crucial principle for Thoreau. How are Thoreau’s perception of […]

How many bales of hay should a horse eat per day? A horse can eat anywhere from 15-25 pounds of hay a day, which generally equates to a half of a 45/50-pound square bale of hay per day (~15-30 bales per month). Always remember to take into consideration the quality of your hay. If the […]

How long can I drive with a loose belt? Under ideal conditions, a belt should stick with you for an average of 60,000 to 100,000 miles. This is all because many cars have one serpentine belt that drives the water pump, the power steering pump, the alternator and the air conditioning compressor, and the fan. […]

How much is a 1 carat round brilliant diamond? How much does a one carat diamond cost? The short answer: A 1.00 carat diamond can range in price from about $1,000 to over $12,000. Are brilliant cut diamonds more expensive? The most expensive diamond cut is the round brilliant And it’s not just because it’s […]

When was the Erie Canal built in Indiana? 1832 When did the Wabash and Erie Canal close? The Canal was completed from Fort Wayne to Huntington on July 3, 1835, and from Toledo to Evansville, 459 miles, in 1854. The Canal preceded the railroad to Huntington by 20 years, spurring early settlement. The Canal was […]

What is the meaning of Black Eyed Peas? The peas, since they swell when cooked, symbolize prosperity; the greens symbolize money; the pork, because pigs root forward when foraging, represents positive motion. Cornbread, which represents gold, also often accompanies this meal. What are Black Eyed Peas used for? They’re a legume that’s a staple of […]

How does a hook switch work? Also called a “hook switch,” it is the control mechanism that answers and hangs up a call on a telephone. When you place the handset in the telephone cradle, it depresses the switch hook’s button and hangs up (puts the phone “on hook”). What does a Hookswitch do? An […]

Does Ritalin lower serotonin? Some reports have confirmed the effect of Ritalin on brain SERT level [16, 20]. Findings indicate that children who take anti-asthmatic medication, which lowers serotonin level in brain and plasma, may be forced to take Ritalin in order to increase brain serotonin level [21, 22]. Do stimulants produce serotonin? Amphetamine-type central […]

What do you wear with a burgundy top? To achieve a stylish and casual look, you can wear a burgundy button up shirt and tuck it in a pair of blue washed skinny jeans. Wear a black belt to look more stylish and slightly unisex. For the shoes, a pair of black ballet flats can […]

Who covers the House of the Rising Sun? Johnny Hallyday Who sings the HLN commercial House of the Rising Sun? One of the key ways that Syn reimagined “House of the Rising Sun” was to have a woman perform the song. Syn recorded vocalist Alexina long distance from Scotland, while the Syn team in LA […]