Category: Interesting

Do buying ETFs affect stock prices? ETF ownership of stocks leads to higher volatility and turnover. The authors suggest that the arbitrage between ETFs and their underlying securities adds a whole new layer of trading to stocks that are held within ETFs, and fosters the propagation of trading shocks that occur in the ETF market….

Can you rent a specific type of car? Obviously, not every car on the market is available for rent, but a little digging can prove fruitful. Employees at rental car companies are trained to say that they cannot guarantee a specific model for your reservation, except for Hertz, which has special “collection” models that you…

Is Northern Cyprus a different country? No nation other than Turkey has officially recognised Northern Cyprus as a sovereign state. The United Nations recognises it as territory of the Republic of Cyprus under Turkish occupation. What separates North and South Cyprus? Green Line The so-called “Green Line” (Figure 1a) separates the island in two parts;…

How do I start learning Android? How to learn Android development – 6 key steps for beginners Take a look at the official Android website. Visit the official Android Developer website. Check out Kotlin. Get to know Material Design. Download Android Studio IDE. Write some code. Stay up to date. How fast can I learn…

Why do some people dislike text messages? Some people dislike sending text messages because they feel that it is easier and faster to call than typing a text message and then waiting for a reply. Also, sometimes the text maybe misinterpreted and may lead to misunderstandings. Why do I hate replying to messages? “Sometimes [bad…

What to do if someone you know stole your phone? Steps to take when your phone is stolen Check that it isn’t just lost. Someone swiped your phone. File a police report. Lock (and maybe erase) your phone remotely. Call your cellular provider. Change your passwords. Call your bank. Contact your insurance company. Note your…

Can artists be happy? Stereotypically, artists are known for being moody, brooding, depressed types. But a new study of working artists in Europe finds that they’re actually much happier with their jobs than their non-artist counterparts. What makes an art a good art? Some consider the commitment of the artist as the key to good…

Did Perry Mason ever defend himself? Perry Mason finds himself defending his private investigator Paul Drake against a charge of murder. Perry Mason finds himself defending his private investigator Paul Drake against a charge of murder. It all began when Frank Thatcher hit a pedestrian walking on the side of the road and kills him….

What is better Dominos or Papa Johns? The general consensus seemed to be that quality of the cheese and toppings was higher with Papa John’s, but the quality of the sauce and crust was higher with Domino’s. We also all unanimously were disappointed with the amount and distribution of toppings on the Papa John’s pizzas…

What is the difference between a machine gun and an assault rifle? A machine gun is a fully automatic weapon that will fire its entire magazine with ONE squeeze of the trigger. These are very strictly regulated in the USA, difficult and expensive to own. The term “assault rifle” has NO meaning. It is an…