Category: Interesting

Is Elixir difficult to learn? Depending on your programming experience of other languages, Elixir can be harder or easier. FP requires a different mind set than OOP. However, there’s also some FP ingredients in Ruby, though not pure. So if you’ve mastered Ruby, you’ll find that it’s not that hard to think in FP. Should…

What happens to solar power when there is no load? It becomes heat energy in the panel which is ultimately radiated or conducted away. Do solar panels store unused energy? Have you ever wondered how solar panels store energy for later use? The short answer is that solar modules don’t store energy at all. But…

What can pilots expect when the flight moving map GPS database is not current? Without a current database the moving map display may be outdated and offer erroneous information to VFR pilots wishing to fly around critical airspace areas, such as a Restricted Area or a Class B airspace segment. Numerous pilots have ventured into…

Are the Native Americans the Aztecs? Short answer: yes, because the “Aztec” lived in what now we call the America continent, and the same applies to the Inca and the Maya. Who were the 3 major Native American groups in the Americas? They are divided into three major groups: Lakota, Western Dakota, and Eastern Dakota….

How many hours a human brain can study? One way is to study smarter! According to an article in the Huffington Post, it is recommended that students take mental breaks approximately every 45 minutes. This is due to the fact that the brain is only able to maintain true focus for around 45 minutes before…

How often are EMTs assaulted? Most acts of violence are less than deadly. The risk of non-fatal assault resulting in lost work time among EMS workers is 0.6 cases per 100 workers a year; the national average is about 1.8 per 10,000 workers. Why do EMTs make so little? There are other reasons EMS pay…

Can you live in Europe if you only speak English? Of course, it is “possible” to live in Europe even if you speak only English, but it might, obviously, be harder to live. No wonder, many europeans learn other languages because they know that it could be helpful a lot. Why do Europeans all speak…

What is the most famous poem ever written by a Roman? Virgil has been traditionally ranked as one of Rome’s greatest poets. His Aeneid is also considered a national epic of ancient Rome, a title held since composition. What is the oldest poem? The Epic of Gilgamesh The Epic of Gilgamesh started out as a…

Can I lose weight by walking 30 minutes everyday? A combination of physical activity and cutting calories seems to help with weight loss more than does exercise alone. If you add 30 minutes of brisk walking to your daily routine, you could burn about 150 more calories a day. Of course, the more you walk…

What happens if you set boundaries with a narcissist? When you set such boundaries, narcissists may cycle through their repertoire: arguing; blaming; minimizing your feelings; acting like a victim; saying that you’re too sensitive; or becoming rageful. While such tactics can be unpleasant to endure, your boundaries are not up for discussion. Will a narcissist…