Category: Questions

Why did Michigan get the Upper Peninsula? After being assigned to various territorial jurisdictions, it was granted to the newly formed state of Michigan as part of the settlement of a dispute with Ohio over the city of Toledo. The Upper Peninsula contains 29\% of the land area of Michigan but only 3\% of its…

Is the Iliad considered poetry? Because they are written in a metrical pattern of dactyls in hexameter verse. You often lose that in English translation, but in Greek, they are definitely poems rather than prose. Why are Homer’s writings (The Iliad & The Odyssey) considered poems? Because they are written in verse, the very definition…

Is Scythians a Turkic? From common archeological and linguistic consensus, the Scythians were an ancient Iranic folk who are now extinct or blended into other populations. They were not Turkic and do not share a common origin with them. Is Massagetae a Turkic? Tomris, Tomiris or Tamiris is a Turkic female name used in Azerbaijan,…

What does out the door mean? The out the door price is essentially your bottom line when purchasing a new car, truck, or SUV. This is the total cash price you will pay for your new vehicle. This is the total cash price you will pay for your new vehicle. Meaning that it includes any…

How does religion cause conflict? Religious extremists often describe their actions as saving the world from evil out-groups. People who use religion to create conflict simply multiply this belief in their own superiority tenfold. The reason religious superiority leads to conflict is because it provides extremists a motivation for it. How does religion influence moral…

Why do I wake up same time every morning no matter what time I go to sleep? If you wake at the same time every day, it may be related to body functions such as sleep timing, circadian rhythms (your body’s inner clock), and sleep cycles. These patterns affect when we rise in the morning….

How do I cook rice in the microwave? Directions Combine 1 cup (250 mL) of uncooked white rice and 2 cups (500 mL) of water in the 3-qt. (3-L) Micro-Cooker®. Microwave on HIGH for 12–15 minutes, or until cooked. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. Can you cook raw rice…

How does meditation help with exercise? Motivation Exercise stimulates the brain’s pituitary gland to release chemicals called endorphins. The release of these endorphins occurs approximately 20-30 minutes from the start of exercise, and can help to spur you on, both during exercise and in the office afterwards. What inspires you to exercise? What motivates each…

Can you be an INTP but not smart? Being an INTP does not guarantee one will be smart. All it means is that you have a preference for logical and rational thinking and your ability to see connections is stronger than the other MBTI types. What type of intelligence does INTP have? They enjoy thinking…

Is the Switch better than the Wii U? If you’re trying to work out which one of these two is better, then it’s definitely the Switch. In terms of speed and power, the Switch and the Wii U are actually quite comparable. Although generally the Switch is a little faster than the Wii, there isn’t…