Category: Sociology

Are fraternal twins just siblings? Fraternal twins are really just siblings who share the same womb. Each starts out as a separate egg fertilized by a separate sperm. They don’t share any more DNA than do any two siblings. What is the difference between paternal and fraternal? When used as adjectives, fraternal means of or […]

Is one Vicodin a day addictive? Like any opioid pain medication, Vicodin can be addictive, and some patients build a tolerance to it. Can Vicodin cause mental health issues? Many individuals who become addicted to opiate narcotics like Vicodin have undertreated or undiagnosed mental illnesses. These co-occurring mental illnesses include: Depressive disorders. Anxiety disorders. Which […]

Are there beavers in northern Michigan? Beaver Freezer. Beavers are the largest yet most elusive rodent species in Michigan. Even though these mammals often top the scales at more than 50 lbs, it’s quite challenging to scope them out because of their mostly nocturnal and semi-aquatic tendencies. They are hands down the best dam builders […]

What is grand larceny in Indiana? What Is Grand Larceny in Indiana? As of July first of 2014, theft in Indiana is only considered to be a felony if the value of the object in question is over $750. Prior to this change in the law, theft was treated as a felony, or grand larceny, […]

Who could vote in Jamestown? When the first elections in the colony were held in 1619, the colony did not allow any continental settlers to vote. They were denied the right to vote on the grounds that they were not of English descent. The craftsmen in response, refused to work unless they were given the […]

Why does my well water look dirty? One of the most common dirty well water causes is the presence of manganese and iron in the water. One source of these metals is seeping in from the rock around the well. If you have iron pipes entering your home, they can be a source of these […]

Is Fleer cards still in business? In 1995, Fleer acquired the trading card company SkyBox International and, over Thanksgiving vacation shuttered its Philadelphia plant (where Dubble Bubble had been made for 67 years)….Fleer. Type Private (subsidiary of Upper Deck Company) Founder Frank H. Fleer Defunct May 31, 2005 Fate Brand acquired by Upper Deck in […]

What is a lap harp called? TK O’Brien’s lap harps are handcrafted folk instruments which can be enjoyed by young students and senior citizens as well as everyone in between. Also known as a plucked psaltery or zither, this trapezoidal shaped musical instrument provides its player with immediate rewards by producing a heavenly sound. What […]

Why is e/p 2 2m? De Brolie wave relation states: l = h/p (l = wavelength, h=plank’s const, p=momentum) this is true in general not just for photons. Hence E = p.c for photons. For non relativistic bodies p = m.v and E = (1/2) m.v^2 so E = (p^2)/2m. This assumes m = rest […]

Where do common house geckos live? The common house gecko is a native of Southeastern Asian countries like India, Malaysia and Thailand but has extended far beyond its native range. Hemidactylus frenatus is now confirmed in Pacific Islands, Australia, South Africa, United States, Costa Rica, Venezuela and many other countries. Are house geckos good? Being […]