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Are pit bulls good pets

There will be several opnions on this question I am sure. Pitbulls can be very safe and friendly pets, if the dogs family tree properly branches. Inbreeding of the breed to retain specific deminsions and traits has caused mental disorders with the br
In Relationships

Can you ever really be friends with an ex

Yes, you can be friends with an ex. Whether or not that's a good idea depends on your personality, your ex's personality, the nature of your relationship, and a host of other factors.
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In Grammar

Why is Wednesday spelled Wednesday

Wednesday comes from the Middle English Wednes dei, which is from Old English Wēdnes dæg, meaning the day of the Germanic god Woden who was a god of the Anglo-Saxons in England until about the 7th century.

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What are some alternative uses for Vick's Vapor Rub?

As a small child, one of the few benefits of being sick was having my mother rub Vicks VapoRub on my chest. That menthol scent remains a comforting aroma for me to this day. As the years have gone by, this ointment not only endures for its original u… ( Full Answer )
In Domestic Dogs

How do we get our dog to stop passing gas

Dog farts are no joke. Canine flatulence can clear out a room and ruin a sweet, cuddly moment in an instant. Your pet might not seem to be bothered by their gas, but if you're reading this, you probably are. And there's a good reason to take doggie g… ( Full Answer )
In Baseball

Why was Ichiro Suzuki considered a great baseball player

Ichiro Suzuki retired on March 21, 2019, and most baseball fans believe that he'll enter the Baseball Hall of Fame as soon as he's eligible (the Hall of Fame's voting system is complex, so Suzuki might not get in on his first try, but that's a subjec… ( Full Answer )
In Optical Illusions

What is a gravity hill

Seen in the video above, gravity hills (also known as magnetic hills) are a phenomenon that occurs when a false horizon creates the illusion of moving against gravity. If you drive over a gravity hill, you might feel like you're headed uphil
In Coca-Cola

What's The Difference Between Coke and Pepsi

Coca-Cola and Pepsi are both colas, but they have different recipes and ingredients. Nevertheless, many consumers can't tell the two sodas apart. Let's start with the basic differences: Pepsi contains citric acid and has slightly more caffeine tha
In Bagels

What is a bread-sliced bagel

To "bread-slice" a bagel, you simply cut it into sections vertically as opposed to horizontally (the standard method of cutting a bagel)...
In Home Buying

What are spite houses

Spite houses are structures that have been built (or in some cases modified) to annoy others. In some cases, they serve no other purpose--they're simply meant to disturb the neighbors. For example, the famous Plum Island Pink House in Newbury
In Psychology

What is the Mandela Effect and what causes it

The Mandela Effect is a phenomenon in which a large group of people collectively misremember something. Writer Fiona Broome coined the term "Mandela effect" on her website of the same name. "Nelson Mandela died in prison, long before his lo
In Conditions and Diseases

What is Munchausen syndrome by proxy

Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) is clinically known as factitious disorder by proxy. It occurs when a caregiver deliberately makes someone in their care ill, or prompts them to display symptoms of an imaginary illness. In a typical case, the careg
In Catholicism

Who was St. Patrick

Saint Patrick St Patrick was a Roman Englishman who introduced Christianity to Ireland. The man himself, St. Patrick, was born in Wales in 385 AD (His given name was Maewyn). St. Patrick spent thirty years building and setting up
In Roman Empire

Why do people celebrate the Ides of March

The Ides of March is a day on the Roman calendar, observed on the March 15th of each year. The Ancient Romans believed that the 15th day of every month was noteworthy. We won't get into their calendar-keeping too much, but here's the simple versi
In Holidays and Traditions

What is Pi Day

Pi Day is celebrating the mathematical constant π (pi). It is officially observed on March 14, 3/14 being the first three digits of the numerical value pi. It can also be celebrated on March 4 - when 14% of the month of March has passed. Pi Approxi
In Hot Dogs

Is a hot dog a sandwich

It's hard to address this question definitively-but we're certainly going to try. Merriam-Webster defines a sandwich as "two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between." A hot dog certainly fits every part of that descri
In Daylight Saving Time

What is Daylight Saving Time

Benjamin Franklin first thought of the idea to have the opportunity to have another hour during the day to enjoy the sunny summer afternoons by moving our clocks an hour forward in the spring and to give the farmers more sunlight to farm. It
In Women in History

How did international women's day start

Each year, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8. The holiday recognizes the importance of women's social and cultural contributions. According to most historians, International Women's Day-originally called "National Woman's Day"
In Mardi Gras

What is Fat Tuesday

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras is an unofficial celebration that is generally recognized by those of the Catholic denomination of Christianity, or by any other group that fasts for Lent during that same time (this would exclude the Eastern and
In Marching Bands

What is a marching band

A sport that includes marching in different formations on a field to music both music and marching are done by band members. Marching bands also are in parades and play at football games and during halftime at football games. They also go to marching
In History of the United States

Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner

Francis Scott Key penned the words to our national anthem while watching the British naval attack on Baltimore\'s Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. Key turned them into a poem, "The Defense of Fort McHenry." which he published in 1814. It was
In Animated and Children's Movies

Who is Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss is one pen name for Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991), a renowned writer of children's books. He received a special Pulitzer Prize in 1984 for his work in the field. His books are known by millions worldwide and continue to be popular. Dr.
In Baseball

When did Mickey Mantle retire

After years of Playing in pain due to all the leg injuries, Mickey called it quits after the 1968 season. When Mickey Mantle retired he was third on the all time list for Home runs with 536 behind Babe Ruth 714, and Willie Mays 583.
In Strawberries

Is a strawberry a berry

Scientifically, no a strawberry is not a berry. A berry is classified as a fruit that is entirely produced from one ovary of the plant. However, the flesh of a strawberry is partially created by the tissue adjacent to the ovaries thus meaning it is a
In Ted Bundy

Did Ted Bundy have a mental illness

From the time of his arrest to his execution Ted Bundy had been studied by the best, had been tested, probed, x-rayed ect. and the conclusion was he was as sane as anybody else. What Bundy had is called a personality disorder, not a mental illness. B