Category: Questions

Is it normal to not love your parents? Not liking a family member is normal. We do not get to choose the family we are born into and we don’t always see eye to eye. As for not loving, unless you’ve been diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder, there would be a strong reasons behind…

Do you have to do cardio if you are in a calorie deficit? While doing some cardio can be beneficial for overall conditioning and cardiovascular health, doing lots of it under the state of a calorie deficit is a sure shot way to accelerate muscle loss. As a safe recommendation, limit your total weekly cardio…

How do I offer prasadam to God? Place the plate of food before the sacred image. Offer a little incense to God. Then, in a meditative and devotional state of mind, sit with eyes closed in meditation and recite several sacred mantras. One such mantra which is highly effective is Om Namo Narayanaya. How do…

Did the Sumerians have floods? That this took place in Mesopotamia, and particularly in its southern half, the Sumer of most ancient days, is not surprising, for it is a region where torrential floods are endemic to this day. What does the Epic of Gilgamesh say about the flood? In Gilgamesh XI, line 42 the…

What are aboriginal surnames? Many Aboriginal people were known by a single or common first name and no surname – for example, Nellie, Jenny and Lizzy for women, and Bobby, Jimmy and Charlie for men. Surnames were often assigned by European employers and Aboriginal people were sometimes given their employer’s surname. Do indigenous people have…

What happens if two EU countries go to war? You would have to break the treaty to declare war on another NATO member, which would automatically exclude you or suspend you from the treaty. Most EU members are also NATO members. When you join NATO, you sign a treaty which requires you to abstain from…

What made Rome a superpower? Rome became the most powerful state in the world by the first century BCE through a combination of military power, political flexibility, economic expansion, and more than a bit of good luck. This expansion changed the Mediterranean world and also changed Rome itself. Why was ancient Rome so powerful? The…

Is autism the same as neurodiversity? Autistic people, individuals on the spectrum, or those who have other neurological differences are referred to as “neurodivergent.” Instead of seeing autism as a disorder, people use the term “neurodiverse” to recognize the rich differences, abilities, and strengths autistic people and other neurodiverse people have. Is autism part of…

What skills would you need to be a fashion designer? What Skills Do You Need to Become a Fashion Designer? Artistic ability and creativity. The most important skill for a fashion designer or any artist is a natural talent. Communication skills. Sewing and drawing skills. Understanding of fabrics and materials. How can I develop myself…

Why did Russia not have African colonies? In 1888, the “Scramble For Africa” was nearly over. European powers had carved out their colonies, and Imperial Russia still lacked a “place in the sun.” But adventurer Nikolai Ivanovitch Achinov came up with a bizarre plan to create a Russian territory in what is now Djibouti. Which…