What are we really made of? For as complicated as humans (and other life) are, 99\% of our bodies are composed of just six elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. There are two big ways to look at how ‘much’ of humans is a specific element: mass and atomic percent. What are we…
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Is Mangalyaan still working 2021?
Is Mangalyaan still working 2021? Mangalyaan, India’s Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft has completed seven earth years in its orbit in 2021. According to ISRO officials, the spacecraft has successfuly covered three Martian years. It was originally made to last just six months, but has enough punch left for more than a decade in the Martian…
Do mountains keep the balance of the earth?
Do mountains keep the balance of the earth? No, they do not. Mountains, like all mass, affect the balance of the earth in a very small but measurable way. The building and erosion of mountain ranges, like the movement of tectonic plates very subtly and slowly change the location of the earth’s center of gravity…
Is Disney getting rid of the sequel trilogy?
Is Disney getting rid of the sequel trilogy? For now, the sequel trilogy does remain canon, and will likely stay that way. But just as we explained with the sequels being ‘deleted’, you can always pretend that they aren’t canon and that Rian Johnson, J.J. Is Disney actually resetting Star Wars? Disney nor Lucasfilm have…
Can you lose belly fat by squatting?
Can you lose belly fat by squatting? While any strength-training workout will help you do that (and while burning fat, not muscle), compound moves like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses require moving multiple joints and muscle groups, burning more fat and building more calorie-torching muscle. Can you lose belly fat by just doing crunches? You…
What is the best way to invest 1 lakh rupees?
What is the best way to invest 1 lakh rupees? Q:What are the best investment options available for saving in India? Direct Equity. Equity Mutual Funds. Debt Mutual Funds. SIP and ULIP Funds. National Pension System. Public Provident Fund. Bank Fixed Deposit. RBI Taxable Bonds. How can I invest 100000 in stocks? Here are some…
Is owning a grocery store profitable?
Is owning a grocery store profitable? Grocery stores operate on slim profit margins. In 2017, the average net profit for grocery stores was 2.2 percent. That means for every dollar in sales, grocery stores made 2.2 cents in profit. (Profit margins for specialty grocers, like natural food stores, can be slightly higher.) How much money…
What does shipping a relationship mean?
What does shipping a relationship mean? Shipping is the act of wanting two or more fictional characters or celebrities to end up in a relationship, usually romantic. What does I ship it mean in slang? “To say, ‘I ship that couple,’ is a short way for someone to say that they believe in a couple,…
Who were the 3 people who visited Jesus?
Who were the 3 people who visited Jesus? They have become known most commonly as Balthasar, Melchior, and Gaspar (or Casper). What are the 3 Magi names? From a wide assortment of names suggested for the Magi, those that eventually prevailed were Gaspar (or Caspar), Melchior, and Balthasar. What did Mary and Joseph do with…
How can I get my weight down fast?
How can I get my weight down fast? Here are 9 more tips to lose weight faster: Eat a high protein breakfast. Avoid sugary drinks and fruit juice. Drink water before meals. Choose weight-loss-friendly foods. Eat soluble fiber. Drink coffee or tea. Base your diet on whole foods. Eat slowly. What happens when you drink…