Category: Sociology

What did Native Americans use echinacea for? Echinacea was the most widely used medicinal plant of the Plains Indians. It was used for a variety of ailments, including toothache, coughs, colds, sore throats, snakebite, and as a painkiller. Where did Echinacea originate? The purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, like its eight sister species, originates in eastern […]

Is peritonitis an emergency? Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment. The abdominal organs, such as the stomach and liver, are wrapped in a thin, tough membrane called the visceral peritoneum. What are 4 signs of peritonitis? Signs and symptoms of peritonitis include: Abdominal pain or tenderness. Bloating or a feeling of […]

What does grayscale on a layer mask do to the layer below? For the layer mask, this thumbnail represents the grayscale channel that is created when you add the layer mask. A layer mask is a grayscale image. The areas you paint in black are hidden, the areas you paint in white are visible, and […]

Which bird has feet incapable of perching? Due to their foot structure, Chimney Swifts are incapable of perching, even on tree limbs. Specialized toes, tail feathers, and long sharp nails allow them to cling to vertical surfaces. Unfortunately, these birds’ numbers are declining significantly due to loss of nesting sites. Is Sparrow a perching bird? […]

What does Gilgamesh learn about immortality? He realizes that his destiny is to be great on earth, not in a life of immortality, and he appreciates what he can do as a mortal king. Gilgamesh learns in the end that death is the fate of all humans, this life is transitory and what passes for […]

What are 2 examples of parasitism? A parasitic relationship is one in which one organism, the parasite, lives off of another organism, the host, harming it and possibly causing death. The parasite lives on or in the body of the host. A few examples of parasites are tapeworms, fleas, and barnacles. What are 5 examples […]

What are changes in the air called? a) Movement of air due to differences in temperature between two locations is known as convection or advection. Convection is the term commonly applied to vertical movement of air, whilst advection is used in the context of horizontal displacement of air. What is the changing condition of the […]

Who is Zor in Sonic? Zor (ゾア, Zoa?) is an antagonist in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is a Zeti and a member of the Deadly Six, where he serves as the group’s spy. When Dr. Eggman came to the Lost Hex, Zor and the other members of the Deadly Six were forced into […]

Is Danish and Dutch the same? People from The Netherlands are called Dutch. While it is acceptable to call a person from Denmark Danish, the correct term is Danes. The official language of The Netherlands is Dutch, while Denmark’s is Danish. What nationality is someone from Denmark? Danes Did Vikings and Samurai ever fight? There […]

How is the elephants tail? Tails serve as effective non-lethal weapons against pests. A mammal’s waving tail forms a curtain of air that can discourage most mosquitoes from landing — and blows the pests away. Why do elephants have small tails? Simply because they need them. Their trunks are mainly used to help them get […]