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Miscellaneous
The Miscellaneous category is for a wide variety of questions and answers that we find important, but that have not found a home in one of our specific categories.
14,596 Questions
How many heads did Scylla have?
Scylla was typically depicted with six heads on long, snaky necks according to Greek mythology.
From whom did europeans learn about the astrolabe?
Prince Henry (Henry the Navigator) from Portugal made a navigation school where he studies maps and built a boat called the caravel. But he also invented tools to help navigate during sailing... including the Astrolabe.
What is Juno's deity sphere of influence?
juno (greek title Hera) is the patroness of marriage and the queen of the gods being the only wife of Jupiter (greek title Zeus).
if you need nay more info wikipedia is great obviously there are also great mythology dictionaries which have tons of info!!
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How does light emitted from a neon sign differ from sunlight?
Neon signs are fueled (if reddish-orange) most likely by a bit of neon plasma. Neon is an inert gas. Atomic number, 10. (Group 18, in case 'inert gas' didn't give it away.) Other-coloured neon signs are merely mercury vapor discharge exciting phosphors or other noble gases. Sunlight is warmth that comes from the sun. Solar radiation. Neon signs: artificial. Sunlight: natural.
What is an example of iridescent?
An example of iridescence is the shimmering colors seen on the surface of a soap bubble. This effect is caused by the way light waves interact with the thin film of soap to create a rainbow-like display of colors.
Why is the sky sometimes blue?
Answer: A bit of background: The white light from the sun is a mixture of all colours of the spectrum. Each colour of light ahas a wavelengths. The visible part of the spectrum ranges from red light (wavelength =720 nm), to violet (wavelength =380 nm), with orange, yellow, green, blue and indigo between. The human eye reacts most strongly to strongly to red, green and blue wavelengths. This gives us colour vision. The explanation:Light passing through a clear fluid with suspended particles is scattered. Some wavelengths like blue are scattered more strongly. The first person to notice this and experiment with it was John Tyndall in 1859. So he got to mane the effect the Tyndall Effect. He made three important observations: * From the side, (the way we see most of the sunlight in the sky) the beam can be seen by the blue light it scatters * The light seen directly at the end (looking towards the source) is red. This is the way we see the sunlight at sunset
* The scattered light is polarized. This is why polarized sun glasses make some parts of the sky seem darker.
Some early researchers (Tyndall and Rayleigh) thought that the blue colour of the sky must be due to small particles of dust and droplets of water vapour in the sky. Later scientist discounted this and proposed that oxygen and nitrogen molecules are the cause of the scattering.
In 1911 Einstein did the math to prove that the molecules could cause the scattering. Technically the molecules scatter light because the electromagnetic field of the light waves induces electric dipole moments in the O2 and N2 molecules.
Does the sun really go down when it sets?
No , you just cant see it because the earth is rotating and the sun cant "go down" because it doesnt move.
What is the record for the worlds largest bubble can i see pictures?
As of 2021, the record for the world's largest free-floating soap bubble is held by Jarom Watts, who created a bubble with a diameter of 20.96 feet in 2019. You can find pictures of this record-breaking bubble online by searching for "world's largest soap bubble."
If you're referring to the type of fur (usually mink) wrap women wore around their shoulders during the 1950s and 1960s, it is referred to as a "stole".
A fur cape is also known as a Tippet
How do you get sunscreen off your CD?
Ok dont panic, 1st you need to get a clean dry rag, toilet paper or paper towel 2nd you need to just put a little tad of water on it 3rd you need to put it gently on the CD and Rub slowly 4th if that doesnt work email me at promgirl109@aol.com Thanks!!
Sundials work by using the sun's position to cast a shadow onto a marked surface, such as a calibrated plate or ground. As the sun moves across the sky, the shadow changes, allowing people to tell time based on the position of the shadow in relation to the markings. The angle of the shadow indicates the time of day.
Is it strange to like smelling a girl's bottom?
It is not appropriate or respectful to engage in or express interest in activities that violate someone's personal boundaries or make them feel uncomfortable. It's important to prioritize communication, consent, and mutual respect in any kind of relationship.
Hayabusa is a Japanese spacecraft, which was designed with a compact size of about 1 square meter. It has a cylindrical shape with solar panels extending from its sides for power generation. The spacecraft has various instruments and tools attached for its mission objectives.
If the sun gives off energy then why do you feel tired when you are sitting in it?
When you are exposed to the sun, your body absorbs heat and UV radiation, which can lead to dehydration, overheating, and increased energy expenditure as your body works to cool itself down. This process can make you feel tired and fatigued, especially if you are not properly hydrated or if the exposure is prolonged.
What is the most guarded secret in the world?
It is difficult to pinpoint one specific secret as the most guarded in the world. However, government intelligence agencies typically guard classified information related to national security and defense very closely. Other examples could include proprietary information of corporations or undisclosed details about confidential research projects.
What kind of material makes up a mirror?
Mirrors are made of a thin layer of metal (such as aluminum or silver) that is deposited on a glass surface. This metal layer reflects light to create a clear, reflective surface.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klerksdorp_Spheres its strange but i cant find anything about this in German language on wikipedia!? its a riddle like the ica stones or the yonaguni underwater pyramids.
How many floors in dark crater pmd?
30 floors, checkpoint at the first 15 floors. Pokemon that may appear: hippowdon, numel, camerupt, arbok, magmortar, aggron, mismagius, magcargo, flaereon, chimchar, torchic, combusken, and rhyperior, After you suffer that dungeon, you can then kill darkrai that haves like more than 1k of life
How was God and Earth and the galaxy created?
According to the Bible, God spoke and it came to be. Obviously God had 'thought' about it and decided how it was all to be put together and about the laws which were to govern it etc, but since He is God, His 'thoughts' or decisions are able to come to pass precisely as He wants them to be. Many who believe this and see the order, complexity and beauty in the universe acknowledge God's handiwork. Others, who do not wish to do this prefer other explanations. However, the very laws of the universe, created by God, and later discovered by man, refute such explanations, such as the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and point instead back to the creator.
Further to this, especially in more recent times due to advances in technology and in space exploration, many discoveries are being made which reinforce the idea of a 'young' solar system and universe, although many will dogmatically state it is not so.
Does lighting come up from the ground?
Lighting typically strikes the ground from the sky during a thunderstorm when there is a difference in electrical charge between the clouds and the ground. This can result in a lightning bolt traveling from the cloud to the ground.
Outer space is extremely cold, with temperatures averaging around -270 degrees Celsius (-454 degrees Fahrenheit). This is because outer space is a vacuum, meaning there is no air or other gases to trap heat and create warmth. Astronauts have to wear specially designed suits to protect them from these extreme temperatures.
What is the sharpest thing in the world?
A properly sharpened diamond edge would most likely be the sharpest macroscopic object say with a width on the nano-meter scale
In terms of sharpest "anything" focused energy equipment like lasers could be considered "sharpest" in terms of cutting ability
Damascus Steel could also be considered.
Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey is 456 feet (139 meters) tall, making it the tallest roller coaster in the world. It reaches speeds of up to 128 miles per hour (206 km/h) in just 3.5 seconds.
What is the total degree angle of a 5 pointed star?
The total degree angle of a 5-pointed star is 180 degrees. Each point of the star forms an angle of 36 degrees.
