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Who was Frankenstein? Frankenstein, the title character in Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s novel Frankenstein, the prototypical “mad scientist” who creates a monster by which he is eventually killed. Lonely and miserable, the monster turns upon its creator, who eventually loses his life. … Is Frankenstein the doctor or monster? First of all, the monster/creature was not […]

Are donkeys herd animals? Although jennies (female donkeys) or gelded males can be introduced to a herd as grown animals, foals that grow up with their flock will be natural leaders and protectors. Donkeys are territorial animals and are not necessarily protective of the herd as much as they are protective of their territory and […]

Is Kratos a good person? Kratos may not be a ‘good guy’. But we see that he seeks to be a different man throughout the game. This struggle to become something other than his past feeds into the game’s structure and is tied to the Norse mythology that the game intersects with. Who is the […]

How long is jail time for harassment? Depending on the state-specific laws governing different types of harassment, penalties vary significantly. A restraining order is not the only outcome of a Harassment charge! Under 18 U.S.C. 875(c), cyberstalking is a federal crime, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. What happens […]

How do you make frozen calamari tender? Frozen squid is sold whole or cut up for cooking. Cook squid briefly (for a few seconds) or braise it long enough for it to toughen and then become tender again. A popular method for quick cooking is to cut the bodies into rounds, coat in breading and […]

Is glaucoma more common in African Americans? Glaucoma occurs about five times more often in African Americans. Blindness from glaucoma is about six times more common. In addition to this higher frequency, glaucoma often occurs earlier in life in African Americans — on average, about 10 years earlier than in other ethnic populations. What is […]

What is the importance of epidemiological study? It is the scientific method of investigation problem-solving used by disease detectives— epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, statisticians, physicians and other health care providers, and public health professionals—to get to the root of health problems and outbreaks in a community. What does epidemiological study mean? By definition, epidemiology is the […]

What is the source of estrogen in ovarian follicle? Secretion of estrogens They are released by the follicles on the ovaries and are also secreted by the corpus luteum after the egg has been released from the follicle and from the placenta. The stimulation for secretion of estrogen comes from the Luteinizing hormone (LH) from […]

How is candy unhealthy? Eating too much added sugar can have many negative health effects. An excess of sweetened foods and beverages can lead to weight gain, blood sugar problems and an increased risk of heart disease, among other dangerous conditions. How much candy is healthy? The American Heart Association recommends “no more than half […]

Is coyote brush invasive? Sometimes called Chaparral Broom, Coyote Brush is not to be confused with the non-native and highly invasive yellow-flowered Scotch Broom that is used in the landscape industry and has escaped captivity much to the detriment of California’s coastal scrub and chaparral communities! How do you kill a coyote brush? Coyote brush […]