Category: Interesting

Which is better enum or define? It’s always better to use an enum if possible. Using an enum gives the compiler more information about your source code, a preprocessor define is never seen by the compiler and thus carries less information. What is the benefit of using enum to declare a constant? The use of…

Can you eat cucumber skins wax? Wax is most often applied to apples, cucumbers, lemons, limes, oranges, other citrus fruit, bell peppers, eggplant and potatoes, although other types of produce also could be coated. Since the coating is perfectly edible, there’s no need to worry about removing it before eating. Why do we peel cucumbers?…

Why do Hindus not kill snakes? Although venomous, snakes are considered peaceful and harmless beings and are said to be aggressive only when they are attacked by humans. According to Hindu customs, snakes should not be killed and rather respected and humbly asked to leave if they enter someone’s house or come in the way….

Can ENTP get along with INTJ? Although there are some common problems that can arise in ENTP/INTJ relationships, it’s important to remember that there’s no such thing as a perfectly compatible pair in personality typing. Why are INTJs attracted to ENTP? INTJs are attracted to the dynamic, creative, and enthusiastic nature of ENTPs. ENTPs introduce…

Are foreigners welcome in Japan? Japan is a friendly and welcoming country, steep in history and tradition. While visitors are often amazed at how polite, courteous and gracious the society is, most first-timers may experience some sort of culture shock. Can you visit Tokyo without speaking Japanese? If you are traveling to major cities with…

What do you put in the water when boiling rice? Once you bring your water to a boil, and season it with salt and perhaps a bit of butter, you’ll add your rice and allow the water to just return to a boil. Then you’ll quickly reduce the heat, cover the pot, and keep the…

How do you introduce Daenerys Targaryen? She’s always been a badass, but we love that she introduces herself with a mouthful of titles: “Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, First of Her Name, the Unburnt, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of…

What is neophobia the fear of? Neophobia or the Fear of New Things. More in Phobias. What causes neophobia? The main factors associated with food neophobia were: parental influence on children’s eating habits, children’s innate preference for sweet and savory flavors, influence of the sensory aspect of the food, parents’ pressure for the child to…

Was Paul related to Herod? Robert Eisenman of California State University, Long Beach argues that Paul the Apostle was a member of the family of Herod the Great. Did the Apostle Paul have a sister? A notable woman in the church of Cenchreae, she was trusted by Paul to deliver his letter to the Romans….

Who is the owner of 7 Star hotel? Dubai’s Burj Al Arab made headlines as the world’s first seven-star hotel, but wasn’t actually rated as such by an authorized body. Alessandro Rosso is the founder behind Hotel Seven Stars Galleria, hidden inside Milan’s 19th century Vittorio Emanuele II structure. What is the meaning of 7…