Is nerd is a bad word?

Is nerd is a bad word? Originally derogatory, the term “nerd” was a stereotype, but as with other pejoratives, it has been reclaimed and redefined by some as a term of pride and group identity. However, the augmentative terms, geek and dork, have not experienced a similar positive drift in meaning and usage. Is there […]

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Why is it called Red Stick?

Why is it called Red Stick? Baton Rouge is French for “Red Stick.” In 1699, French explorer Iberville was traveling up the Mississippi River and saw a bloodied, red pole on the shore. The “red stick” was marking the boundaries between hunting grounds of two Native American tribes. He named the location le bâton rouge, […]

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Can analog be digital?

Can analog be digital? The main difference between analog and digital signals is that an analog signal has no breaks (continuous) and a digital signal is made up of individual points (called discrete). Here’s a good example, your voice and your ears are both analog. Can a digital device produce analog output? A digital-to-analog converter […]

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