Category: Users’ questions

Is trick-or-treating a dying tradition? Trick-or-treating isn’t dying out; it’s just evolving. Certainly, candy is still integral to the Halloween experience—according to the NRF data, spending on Halloween candy has more than doubled since 2005—and kids likely don’t much care how they get it, as long as it ends up in their mouths. What age…

How detailed should LinkedIn job description be? Unlike a resume, your LinkedIn work experience entries should be general, less detailed, and not tailored for a certain position. Your LinkedIn experience descriptions should start with a written summary of your achievements specific to each role. How long should job descriptions be on LinkedIn? With 2,000 characters…

Can a marriage be nullified if not consummated? If a couple does not have sexual intercourse after the wedding, either spouse may file for a divorce or annulment of the marriage. Annulment is the legal process of canceling a marriage. If a state does not allow annulment on the grounds of lack of consummation, a…

Is Kannada language mandatory in Bangalore schools? The Karnataka government’s decision to make Kannada a compulsory language for students pursuing undergraduate (UG) courses across disciplines has been redirected to the Centre, with the high court asking the latter to clarify its stand on the order. The AG added that two levels of Kannada learning had…

Why is the enlightenment important Buddhism? From prince to holy man The title ‘Buddha’ means ‘Enlightened One’ or ‘one who is awake’. Siddhartha’s journey from prince to holy man to Buddha is the basis of Buddhism. What symbolizes enlightenment for Buddhists? Bodhi Leaf & Tree The Buddha achieved awakening under the shelter of a sacred…

Why does the tall poppy syndrome exist? Tall poppy syndrome describes aspects of a culture where people of high status are resented, attacked, cut down or criticised because their achievements make them stand out from their peers. People in the spotlight who choose to be open with their lives and careers, are mainly supported and…

Is getting into the NFL easy? There are 1,093,234 high school football players in the United States, and 6.5\% of those high school players (or 71,060) will play in college. The drop off from college to the pros is even more dramatic: only 1.2\% college-level players will get drafted to the NFL. What are the…

Why is it important to know about ballet? 1) Ballet is the basic foundation for most forms of dance. Whatever you learn in ballet, it translates to values that can be used to pursue other forms of dance. The alignment and musicality it requires are only some examples of important qualities in most dance styles….

Is it bad to get tap water in your eyes? Saliva is loaded with germs and tap water has harmful organisms that can cause an eye infection that can even lead to blindness. Can dirty water cause eye infections? The most common type of eye infection resulting from swimming in contaminated water is called conjunctivitis,…

What if the Vikings stayed Pagan? Originally Answered: What if the Norse people stayed pagan? They would almost certainly be destroyed by Scandinavian crusades from the 13th century onwards, pretty much exactly as happened to the Slavic pagans and Finns, Estonians, Livonians and Prussians during the Baltic crusades. Why did Norse pagans convert to Christianity?…