When did humans make time? The measurement of time began with the invention of sundials in ancient Egypt some time prior to 1500 B.C. However, the time the Egyptians measured was not the same as the time today’s clocks measure. For the Egyptians, and indeed for a further three millennia, the basic unit of time…
Category: Advice
Why did Finland separate from Russia?
Why did Finland separate from Russia? When Finland refused to allow the Soviet Union to build military bases on its territory, the latter revoked the nonaggression pact of 1932 and attacked Finland on November 30, 1939. The “Winter War” ended in a peace treaty drawn up in Moscow on March 13, 1940, giving southeastern Finland…
What is a good average Centipawn loss in chess?
What is a good average Centipawn loss in chess? I am Rated 1500 Elo – What Centipawn loss Should I expect? Level ELO Expected ACPL Grandmaster 2500+ 10-20 Master 2200-2499 10-30 Expert Player 1800+ 15-50 Average Player 1200-1800 50-100 What does average Centipawn loss mean? Centipawn loss is how many hundredths of a pawn your…
What happens if you accidentally forget to pay for petrol?
What happens if you accidentally forget to pay for petrol? If the petrol station staff believe the act of making off without payment was unintentional or accidental, they are advised to contact the DVLA. The retailer can then seek to recoup the losses using the details of the car’s registered keeper. What happens if you…
How do narcissists confuse their victims?
How do narcissists confuse their victims? Narcissists bring out their victim card when they feel attacked. This could be during an argument or even just a normal discussion that isn’t going their way. It could also happen when they see someone else getting attention or praise for something. What does it mean if someone calls…
What are the advantages and disadvantages of awarding stock options?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of awarding stock options? The advantage of incentive stock options is the favorable tax treatment for employees (generally employees’ favorite variety of equity compensation). The disadvantages are the statutory requirements (quite constrictive) and the lack of any deduction for the Company. What is virtual stock option? VSOP (Virtual Stock…
Is there Gypsies in Slovakia?
Is there Gypsies in Slovakia? Slovakia is notorious for its treatment of Gypsies, who make up some 10 percent of its five million population. How many Gypsy live in Slovakia? According to the last census from 2011, there were 105,738 persons counted as Romani people in Slovakia, or 2.0\% of the population. Where is the…
Are all female opera singers sopranos?
Are all female opera singers sopranos? Common Opera voice types. For females, the highest voice type is the soprano. In operatic drama, the soprano is almost always the heroine because she projects innocence and youth. Within this category, there are other sub-divisions such as, coloratura soprano, lyric soprano, and dramatic soprano. Is soprano the most…
Is it worth getting a bike computer?
Is it worth getting a bike computer? If cycling is a one or two-day a week thing, it’s not essential to lug around more equipment. But if you’re training for a race and on the bike five or six days a week, a cycling computer will give you more useful data to suit your needs….
How does one feel when I touch the ether?
How does one feel when I touch the ether? One gram of vaporized ether applied to the skin substracts 90 calories and causes a clear ice-cold sensation. By touching the cooled area with his fingertip the observer provokes a warm sensation. Precautions regarding the use of ether are given. How cold is ether? Vapour may…