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Intrigue and Unsolved Mysteries
Confounding issues in society such as unidentified flying objects (UFOs), conspiracy theories and urban legends
1,773 Questions
How many people are starving in Africa?
At the moment people in China are not starving, China is a developed country.
pornography. (originated in 1993) Shiroki Watanabe was 1st to hit the charts on the 'G' list.
What was teenage life like in the early 1900s?
It was very difficult living in the 1900s. Most teens didn't go to school but helped their parents on the farm or mills. If they did go to school they went to a crowded and unwealthy school. Only the rich and wealthy had a good life. Very few had good transportation and many families had to resort to walking. Your life today is much more survivable than back in the early 1900s.
What nations pose a military threat to the US?
In order to answer this, we need to differentiate between "threaten" and "endanger".
Unsurprisingly, there are many countries angry with us that present threats of some magnitude (albeit sometimes of a nearly insignificant magnitude). There are other countries that definitely have the resources to seriously endanger US National Security, but aren't, due to alliances, other threats that take up their time, etc.
Countries that harbor and train so-called terrorist groups are potentially threats, but the threat comes from the group itself; not the sovereign nation (usually). Some of these countries include Lebanon, Palestine, Syria. Libya, Morocco, Somalia, Angola (maybe), Venezuela, and quite a few others. This does NOT mean they represent a serious threat, however.
Of those countries that have the military and/or economic resources to endanger National Security, I would add Russia (we're on good terms now, so it's not likely, but Russia does have the arsenal), the Ukraine (ditto Russian), China (on good terms but capable of causing economic chaos if they wanted to), North and South Korea.
And many others. Countries that can cause difficult problems and regional threats might include North Korea and Iran at the head of the list.
What were the names of people in the midnight ride?
The colonists were warned of the British marching to Lexington and Concord by three riders- Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Dr. Samuel Prescott. Prescott was from Lexington and he actually got farther than Revere, bringing the news that "the British are coming." Dawes and Revere were stopped by British soldiers and had to turn back.
Are homeless people dangerous?
Not always. Some homeless people have just had misfortune and are regular people, and others are dangerous. Being homeless doesn't mean you are dangerous, but that doesn't mean that you won't get attacked by a homeless person.
Who was the tension between in the 1920's?
There was a huge panic of how U.S was going to succeed the in the future as the Great Depression rolled in. Tensions rise as people panic to what they thought would fix the economy. Also about old vs new, America had just fought WW1 where they were able to experience new social life. These life styles were brought back to the U.S where already there was a huge sense of isolation vs change. People felt that change was something that would destroy their previous lifestyle.
Emo's usually cover up their Face/eyes because they feel insecure about themselves or they are trying to hide the sadness.(eyes/face)
Answer 1
Your question assumes all Americans are racist, and severe racists. As such the question is flawed and unanswerable.
Answer 2
Not all Americans are racist. Just like not all Germans are racist, and not all Japanese people are racist, and not all Canadians are racist, etc etc etc.
Your question, in and of itself, reveals you as having some prejudice/race issues yourself.
But to answer your question on a broader scale, why are PEOPLE racist, its because we fear what is different from what we are used to.
Humans seek comfort and there is comfort in routine. Anything that could possibly upset that routine can threaten our level of comfort. It goes all the way back to caveman days. When someone not of "The Tribe" was seen, they were either driven away or killed. The more "different" the more violent the reaction. "This guy could take my stuff, the ladies may like him more, he may be strong enough to take my cave/food/furs."
Being a stranger was bad enough but add to that a physical difference, color of hair/skin/height, and that person could be better in every way and change things so drastically that there is no longer a need for "me".
Racism = fear.
Answer 3
Not all Americans are racist and many Americans fight the racism that has become a part of American society, but it remains that racism is certainly a part of American society. Racism has become a part of US Society for several reasons:
Native American Repression: When the colonies were first formed all the way up to late 1800s, the American people saw themselves as frontiersmen holding back the "Savages" who were considered barbaric and without a good culture. It was viewed that what made Native Americans different such as their physical races, their religions, their languages, their social organizations, etc. made them inferior to the Whites who were gifted America by God. While this view does not currently exist in the mainstream, this set of ideals and values has become part of the American identity and manifests when Americans see the "Other" in American society. Americans will often compare between "properly integrated individuals" who wear their culture only in terms of food and conversation starter and those who actually believe in distinct religions, use distinct languages, and have different social mannerisms.
Slavery: The Institution of Slavery in the United States was based on the premise that certain individuals, the Africans, were, by dint of their race, dumber and more brutish. Even those who campaigned against slavery, such as Abraham Lincoln, truly believed that Blacks were dumber and incapable of reasoning as well as a White Man. The mentality of Blacks being inferior to Whites was not shed with slavery and it took a number of generations before the issues of civil rights were discussed. Now, while Blacks are no longer seen as inferior because of their intellect, some see Blacks as inferior because of their economic and living situations, allowing the racism against African-Americans to continue.
Immigration: A lot of racism comes as resistance to immigration. Immigrants are perceived as being foreigners who have come to America to take places and jobs away from those who were born here. Similar to the issue with Native Americans, the foreigners have a different set of languages and behaviors that bother Americans. To top it all off, foreigners now are typically of different races/ethnicities such as Oriental, Middle Eastern, South Asian, African, and most commonly Latino. Therefore the differences and economic problems get mixed with the physical reminder of what these "Non-Americans" look like.
What type of people become homeless?
They lose their jobs. They become "downsized". Or they got a house (condo, apartment) that cost more money than they could afford. They might have invested in a house, thinking that the value of a house would Always go up, and it didn't. Most people probably become homeless because the economy turns bad and they suffer the consequences. They do the best they can, try and live within their means, and they suffer in a bad economic climate.
Homeless people can be kicked out of their apartment or house by not having the money to pay the bills; were kicked out due to a divorce, argument or other such conflict; or actually want to not have a home (for example, George Orwell spent a year dirt-poor on purpose).
Why can Black people call whites cracker but white people can't call blacks?
It is insulting to call anyone cracker, black, or white. Cracker is an offensive, racial term and there are plenty of them.
The correct term for black is African-____ (depending on where the person is from)
The correct term for white is European-____ (too depending on where the person is from)
Which is better the life city or country?
They are not. They can be vastly different, in fact. Humans are social animals, we need other humans for our own mental well-being. Idealistically we were meant to live in smaller communities. There are definite advantages to knowing your neighbors, which is where the old saying "It takes a village to raise a child" comes from. We are interconnected and thrive in smaller groups, or what we call 'communities'.
As humans moved out of a rural setting into larger cities the sense of community was lost. Now, in most industrialized countries, the largest percentage of the population live in urban regions. City life offers many perks that are not found in small towns. Culture, job opportunities and social networking and events are strong motivations to leave the farm behind. But there are problems with packing too many people into tight living conditions. Higher cost of living, including real estate and food, crime and the loss of neighbors knowing and helping each other are problems with most modern big cities.
Another PerspectiveOf course not. Humans have evolved for thousands of years and people are as different as animals. Some people enjoy city life. They love to walk to stores, restaurants, parks and museums. Some do not need a car since they can often use public transportation. The business of life takes place in the city and we need law offices, banks, financial districts, retail districts, colleges, hospitals, libraries, art galleries, coffee shops, theaters and so many more facilities one finds in the city. Then, of course, there are people who hate the congestion of the city and thrive in a more rural environment where they can see fields, mountains, country roads and sky and live closer to nature.
Fortunately this world needs both and is big enough to serve both and everyone in-between.
Why did the small states want equal representation?
The small states feared that the states with larger populations would control the national government. To avoid this problem, the small states wanted each state to have the same number of representatives in Congress. This is called equal representation.
sources:
Quigley N. Charles, Rodriguez. We the People The Citizen and the Constitution. Calabasas, CA. Center for Civic Education, 2007.
According to Confucius What were the five most important relationship?
Confucius thought that teaching was the most important thing to do. He never give in for what he believed in. He always said that teaching is the most important thing to visit will help you in life and is good inspiration from the age of 9 to an adult
How does tariffs protect American jobs and wages?
It's not this simple, but basically tariffs on imports make these imports more costly for purchasers and therefore home produced products are more competitive.
For example a $5000 tariff on a foreign car would make it $5000 more expensive than it would have been.
How newspaper effect to the society?
Newspapers in the early 1400's affected society in many ways. First, Newspapers helped people write for huge masses of people and second, with the invention of newspapers people started to read.
The most babies born at once was in Malaysia in 1999, a woman gave birth to nine babies, but none of them survived.
Should the US government policy favor certain kinds of immigrants?
I think that a Government should not rule over different Immigrants, I think that they should all be given a chance to have a life where they can provide for their families. We all have different backgrounds, People in America do more harm than maybe a family from Mexico does. Having an easier access to being a citizen of America would be choice for people, except for the people Governing.
Who is the oldest person living in New Zealand?
According to The Southland Times, Maudie Wilson's family "believes she could be New Zealand's oldest resident."*
There have been A HECK OF A LOT of deaths this year from the oldest people in New Zealand.
*Esther Moreland (25 February 1902 - 11 February 2011)
*Doris Mackintosh (18 January 1902 - 15 February 2011)
*Dudley Sainsbury (male) (15 June 1903 - 18 February 2011)
*Lena Ray (19 January 1902 - 14 March 2011)
*Win Turner (12 January 1904 - 18 March 2011)
*Agnes Harkins (27 June 1903 in Scotland - 29 March 2011)
*Muriel Daisy Smith (10 April 1903 - 27 June 2011)
*Stephen Todd (male) (3 June 1905 in England - 4 July 2011)
With all of that said, I have compiled the oldest known residents (to my knowledge).
1. Maudie Wilson (23 March 1903)
2. Dorothy Topp (21 July 1903 in England)**
3. Peg Wilson (25 May 1904)
**No update in over 2 years.
What Is New World liberation front?
The NWLF was NOT as it's primary to liberate the black oppressed peoples but the attempt at liberation of ALL oppressed peoples. Various targets were such politicians such as Dian Feinstien and John Barbigelatta who sat on the SF City counsel at that time. They also targeted Anchor reality who ran sub standard "ghetto" housing. They produced a magazine called "TUG" (The Urban Guerrilla). The media magazine was used to promote the communiques from the military faction to the above ground party members and also various articles that were intended to educate the masses on how to empower themselves against the corporate/ political powers that have been and still are oppressing the peoples of all races, age, and any other public backgrounds. There were also side factions that worked in harmony with the NWLF such as the People's Light Brigade of Maryland and the George Jackson Brigade of the Pacific Northwest. Information provided by former NWLF branch member.
The New World Liberation Front was an organization that represented the liberation of black people. They stood to defend the people against the oppression and police brutality imposed on them by the racist and discriminatory practices of those in power. The NWLF operated to my knowledge during the early to late 70's throughout the SF Bay Area. I (anonymous) was a victim of police brutality at the time as a teenager living in the Hunters Point district. The NWLF issued a stern warning via the local media to rid the neighborhood of a particular bad cop. I was broadcast on the local news stations as one who was threatened by the racist pigs (as then reffered to by many such as the Black Panthers). My fellow brothers and I had no problems with that cop again. The NWLF was a force to be reckoned with..... author unknown! The New World Liberation Front was an organization that represented the liberation of black people. They stood to defend the people against the oppression and police brutality imposed on them by the racist and discriminatory practices of those in power. The NWLF operated to my knowledge during the early to late 70's throughout the SF Bay Area. I (anonymous) was a victim of police brutality at the time as a teenager living in the Hunters Point district. The NWLF issued a stern warning via the local media to rid the neighborhood of a particular bad cop. I was broadcast on the local news stations as one who was threatened by the racist pigs (as then reffered to by many such as the Black Panthers). My fellow brothers and I had no problems with that cop again. The NWLF was a force to be reckoned with..... author unknown!
What is the poulation of Lisbon?
About 10 million people.
Updated: As of the May 2010 Census of The Portuguese Republic there are 11,317,192 people.
Portugal has around 10 Million people
What was Paul Revere's midnihgt ride?
On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode from Charleston, Massachusetts, to Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts to warn the people that a British army was about to attack the people in those towns. Henry Wordsworth Longfellow wrote a famous poem about his ride.
Listen my children and you shall hear/ of the midnight ride of Paul Revere/... Hang a lantern in the steeple of the Old North Church/ One if by land and two if by sea/ and I on the opposite shore shall be/ ready to ride and shout the alarm/ to every Middlesex village and farm/ ... and two lanterns hung in the steeple of the Old North Church.
Earlier battles were fought in the Revolutionary War, but that is the one that children learn about.
