Category: Questions

How does the topic of Philippine judiciary help you understand more about the Philippine government? The Judicial branch holds the power to settle controversies involving rights that are legally demandable and enforceable. This branch determines whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the…

How did become emperor of Rome? The first answer is simple: hereditary rule. For most of this period, emperors were not chosen on the basis of their ability or honesty, but simply because they were born in the right family. For every great leader, such as Augustus, there was a tyrant like Caligula. Why were…

Is it normal for a tattoo to throb? It’s normal for you to feel a burning sensation or soreness for a week or so after getting a tattoo. However, if you begin to feel feverish, or your tattoo begins to swell or ooze pus, see your doctor. It could be a sign that you have…

How did Celts marry? The Celts were believers in polygamy, so second wives and concubines were common, especially before the Roman invasion of their native lands. Some say this is where the tradition of a honeymoon, or a husband and second wife going away for the first few days of their marriage, originated. Did Romans…

Are couples happy on social media? Couples who post three or more selfies on social media per week week are, on average, 128 per cent unhappier than those who never talk about their relationships online. In a survey of more than 2,000 18-50-year-olds, couples were asked to rate the overall happiness in their relationship. Why…

Are sweepstakes illegal in Canada? apply to contests? In addition to the promotional contest provisions in the Competition Act, the Criminal Code also governs contests in Canada (sections 206 and 207). In particular, the Criminal Code makes it a criminal offence to operate illegal lotteries. Why are some states excluded from contests? Some states have…

Is 1080p good for programming? A 1080p monitor will happily give you enough room to have 2x code windows side by side at 80 characters with a typical sidebar. You can also view 51 lines of code on 1 screen with a 10pt size font in Sublime. A 1440p monitor will give you 3x code…

Is it normal to have tiny cavities? The good news is that if your cavity is small enough, you probably don’t need to have it filled. Since tooth decay is a slowly-progressing problem, catching cavities in their early stages can save you from needing a filling. Why do I suddenly have lots of cavities? The…

When did human like brains show up in evolution? The bottom graph shows how brain size increased over the past 3 million years—especially between 800,000 and 200,000 years ago. A large brain capable of processing new information was a big advantage during times of dramatic climate change. What was the first creature to have a…

What did Euler prove? Euler proved Newton’s identities, Fermat’s little theorem, Fermat’s theorem on sums of two squares, and made distinct contributions to the Lagrange’s four-square theorem. He also invented the totient function φ(n) which assigns to a positive integer n the number of positive integers less than n and coprime to n. What are…