What if Gandalf didnt fall in Moria? If Gandalf hadn’t fallen in Moria, he would not have become ‘the White’; which would probably have meant, some adjustment to the way Saruman was dealt with at Isengard (as ‘the Grey’, Gandalf did not have the authority to order Saruman around, or break his staff). Why did […]

Why do I get anxiety when sitting down? Low energy activities that involve sitting down are associated with an increased risk of anxiety, according to research published in the open access journal BMC Public Health. These activities, which include watching TV, working at a computer or playing electronic games, are called sedentary behavior. Does sitting […]

Which map is the most common and used for navigation? One of the most famous map projections is the Mercator, created by a Flemish cartographer and geographer, Geradus Mercator in 1569. It became the standard map projection for nautical purposes because of its ability to represent lines of constant true direction. How do you find […]

What are 7 types of propaganda? Alfred M. Lee and Elizabeth B. Lee classified the propaganda devices into seven major categories: (i) name-calling (ii) Glittering generalities, (iii) transfer, (iv) testimonial, (v) Plain-folk, (vi) Card-stacking and (vii) Bandwagon. Each of these devices makes an appeal to feelings rather than to reason. What are real world examples […]

Under what condition are two vectors perpendicular to each other? Answer: Two vectors are perpendicular if the angle between them is π2π2, i.e., if the dot product is 00. What does it mean when two vectors are perpendicular? orthogonal Two vectors are orthogonal if they are perpendicular, i.e., they form a right angle. This relationship […]

Is Avatar: The Last Airbender a good show? Good shows need great stories, and “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is a perfect example of the power of great storytelling. The show is a masterclass in storytelling, worldbuilding, and character development. Though it premiered on a children’s television network, the show tells a story about adult themes. […]

Why is Netflix blocked in Indonesia? Netflix was only allowed to resume services in mid-2020, after being banned in Indonesia for four years. Shortly after its launch in 2016, the streaming platform was blocked by service providers Telkomsel, IndiHome and Wifi.id for allegedly having content that was deemed inappropriately violent or sexual. Why does IndiHome […]

How is the cornea clear? Of all the tissues in the body, the cornea has the unusual capacity to function without blood vessels. The lack of blood vessels keeps the eye clear for vision. (Cartilage is the only other type of tissue to lack blood vessels.) Why are the cornea and lens transparent? The cornea […]

Why is BEPS a problem? Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) is a global problem which refers to corporations who use tax avoidance strategies to exploit gaps in tax rules. These companies artificially shift profits to low or tax-exempt locations which will result in little or no corporate tax having to be paid. How is […]

What is an interactive fiction game? Interactive fiction, often abbreviated IF, is software simulating environments in which players use text commands to control characters and influence the environment. Where can I play interactive fiction? Here are the best interactive fiction games you can play online right now….Interactive Fiction Game Resources Infocom Games. Playfic. Text Adventures. […]

What is the most unsafe airplane? 520: The crash of Japan Airlines Flight 123 on August 12, 1985, is the single-aircraft disaster with the highest number of fatalities: 520 people died on board a Boeing 747. Which airline has the most fatalities? China Airlines Top 5 Deadliest Airlines Rank Airline # of Fatalities 1 China […]