When did Edinburgh become a city? When in the 15th century Edinburgh had been under Scottish rule for a significant period of time, King James IV of Scotland moved the Royal Court to Edinburgh, and the city became the capital by proxy. How was Edinburgh created? In the seventh century, the Angles (the tribe which […]
Does the hypothalamus control the pituitary gland?
Does the hypothalamus control the pituitary gland? The hypothalamus links the nervous and endocrine systems by way of the pituitary gland. Its function is to secrete releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones that stimulate or inhibit (like their names imply) production of hormones in the anterior pituitary. Is the hypothalamus and endocrine gland? While many parts […]
How were kings treated in ancient Greece?
How were kings treated in ancient Greece? At first, the Greek kings were chosen by the people of the city-state. When a king died, another leader was selected to take his place. Over time, however, kings demanded that, after their death, their power be passed on to their children—usually to the oldest son. How did […]
Is it safe to take a bath with food coloring?
How do I remove smudges from my Lenovo ThinkPad?
How do I remove smudges from my Lenovo ThinkPad? You should occassionally clean the cover/chassis of your ThinkPad to get rid of surface-grime and smudges. Only use mild cleaning solutions and nothing abrasive. Best is to use a soft microfiber cloth on the surfaces of your ThinkPad. Apply the mild cleaner to the cloth and […]
What did Anna Hazare fought for?
What did Anna Hazare fought for? pronunciation (help·info)), is an Indian social activist who led movements to promote rural development, increase government transparency, and investigate and punish corruption in public life. Who is the Indian Lokpal? The current Chairperson of Lokpal is Pinaki Chandra Ghose. The Lokpal has jurisdiction over central government to inquire into […]
When can Puppies start lapping milk?
When can Puppies start lapping milk? Newborn puppies, like all mammals, thrive on mother’s milk. At three weeks of age, the weaning process beings as puppies try their paws at lapping water and diluted, mushy food. This is a fine time to introduce them to alternative sources of nourishment. How do you wean a 4 […]
How would you distinguish between Klinefelter syndrome and Turner syndrome?
How would you distinguish between Klinefelter syndrome and Turner syndrome? Several genomic syndromes involve gains or loss of entire chromosomes. Loss of part or all of an X chromosome causes Turner syndrome in females, whereas gains of one or more X chromosomes result in Klinefelter syndrome in males (Simpson et al. 2003; Bondy 2006). Can […]
What is the flashback in the Tell Tale Heart?
What are four basics of karate?
What are four basics of karate? The four main karate styles are Goju-ryu, Shotokan-ryu, Wado-ryu and Shito-ryu. Each form is derived in some way from the karate established by Gichin Funakoshi. Each one has its own techniques that rely heavily on the core tenets of karate in general. What is the basis of karate? Karate […]