Why do they call them pineapples? According to Wikipedia, “the word ‘pineapple’ in English was first recorded in 1398, when it was originally used to describe the reproductive organs of conifer trees (now termed ‘pine cones’).” When European explorers discovered this tropical fruit in South America, they called it ‘pineapple’ due to resemblance to what…
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Are birth control pills different each week?
Are birth control pills different each week? For combination birth control pills, where there is a combination of both estrogen and progestin hormones, there are many different formulations. Some pills have different doses of hormones every week or sometimes the dose changes after just a couple days. What are the 7 brown pills in birth…
Why are goods that are similar sometimes sold at different prices at different store?
Why are goods that are similar sometimes sold at different prices at different store? Supermarkets pay different prices for the same product through distributors. Some stores pay what’s listed in the distributor’s catalog, while others get a blanket discount off of all products, based on volume. The more product (collectively) that a retailer purchases, the…
How much does physical appearance matter in marriage?
How much does physical appearance matter in marriage? The survey showed that it was in the first seven years of marriage that physical appearance really mattered but with passing years it gets influenced by other emotional factors like common interests, communication skills, etc, which help the relationship grow even if looks change. How do you…
How can we win the battle of life?
How can we win the battle of life? We don’t need to fight a dragon in real life, but we do have our own battles to fight. In order to win any battle in life, you need to let your persistence and patience take in charge. It may take time to defeat a battle, but…
Can NRI invest in property in India?
Can NRI invest in property in India? In addition to the purchase of property, an NRI is also allowed to acquire any residential or commercial property by way of gift from any of his NRI, OCI or a resident relative. Though an NRI is not allowed to buy agricultural land etc. in India, he is…
What does Forrest Gump say about chocolate?
What does Forrest Gump say about chocolate? Appeared in the 1994 film Forrest Gump, the lead character Forrest Gump (played by Tom Hanks) said “My mom always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” What are people who love chocolate called? A chocoholic is a person who…
Which is the best team in domestic cricket?
Which is the best team in domestic cricket? Powerhouses of Indian Domestic Cricket – Top Ten Ranji Teams of All Time MUMBAI. KARNATAKA. DELHI. BARODA. HYDERABAD. PUNJAB. UTTAR PRADESH. MADHYA PRADESH. Which is the most successful team in international cricket? The most successful team in ODI cricket, in terms of win percentage (barring the Asia…
What is the most effective way of revising?
What is the most effective way of revising? 17 Essential Revision Tips Start revising early. Plan your revision using a timetable. Don’t spend ages making your notes look pretty. Set up a nice, tidy study space. Vary your revision with different activities. Stick revision notes all around your house. Sleep on your exam notes (optional)…
How far ahead is Darpa?
How far ahead is Darpa? And that is the essence of DARPA today; it’s always 20 or 25 years ahead of the curve. One of the major DARPA ideas you write about is sensor technology. How has technology improved the military? Information technology and sensors have the potential to dramatically improve all aspects of future…