Category: Users’ questions

Why were anvils used in cartoons? In the 19 century, anvils launches were used as fireworks, when there were none or not enough. According to the authors of the blog TV Tropes, collecting popular plots of pop culture, this tradition has led to a lot of anvil in American cartoons. Why did they stop making…

Which special ops has the hardest training? Army Green Berets — “Special Forces” Notably, Green Berets have some of the toughest initial training in the entire military (at the risk of drawing the ire of SEALs and Marine Recon). What is the most difficult military training in the US? Marine Corps Basic Training Largely considered…

Do all infections cause a temperature? So if you have a fever, basically it [almost always] means you have an infection,” Dr Young said. But both bacteria and viruses can cause fevers and there’s no specific difference between a fever caused by bacteria and one caused by viruses. Do you always have a fever with…

Are fires good for nature? Wildfires are a natural part of many environments. They are nature’s way of clearing out the dead litter on forest floors. This allows important nutrients to return to the soil, enabling a new healthy beginning for plants and animals. Fires also play an important role in the reproduction of some…

How do I make my voice less nervous? Hold up your index finger a few inches in front of your mouth. As you exhale steadily, make a “Wooooooo” noise (think: little kid pretending to be a ghost) for 5 to 10 seconds. Do this 5 to 10 times. (Watch her demonstrate it here.) How can…

Can working in construction cause acne? Working out can cause excessive sweating, as well as a buildup of oil, dirt, and bacteria on your skin — all of which can lead to acne. How do you take care of your body in construction? The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Staying Healthy in the Construction… Drink Water….

Why Australia is a continent? In some countries, North and South America are considered one continent, while Europe and Asia are divided. In fact, all the continents are connected by land to at least one other continent, with one exception: Australia. Australia is surrounded by vast expanses of water on all sides. Is Australia a…

What is the difference between flashbacks and memories? is that flashback is a dramatic device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological flow of a narrative while memory is (uncountable) the ability of an organism to record information about things or events with the facility of recalling them later at will….

What do you do when your best friend keeps copying you? Here are four steps you can take if you have a copycat BFF: Be honest with yourself: are you copying them too? Try to see if it’s something you can ignore. Explore little workarounds if it really bothers you. If all else fails: talk…

Are oil rigs hurricane proof? o All offshore platforms are equipped with safety valves that shut-in oil and natural gas in the event of storm damage. These valves lock closed at regular intervals so that oil or gas cannot flow if equipment is broken or separated. Every single safety valve held during the 2005 hurricane…