What is Allentown Pa known for? Allentown is known for many things, including its award-winning park system, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs baseball team, and its rich Pennsylvania Dutch history. How did Allentown PA get its name? Allentown was originally named Northamptontown by its founder, Chief Justice of Colonial Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court, William Allen. In 1838, […]
Is it yon or 4 Shi? The number four (4) is called either “yon” or “shi” in Japanese. In the case of four you can say any of those. But for other words, like “death” (死）that is also pronounced “shi”, you can’t change it for “yon”. In other words, “shi” and “yon” are both words […]
Is hydrogen peroxide painful on cuts? Using hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol to clean an injury can actually harm the tissue and delay healing. The best way to clean a minor wound is with cool running water and mild soap. Rinse the wound for at least five minutes to remove dirt, debris, and bacteria. How […]
How many mantras are there in Atharva Veda? 6,000 mantras The language of the Atharvaveda is different from Vedic Sanskrit, preserving pre-Vedic Indo-European archaisms. It is a collection of 730 hymns with about 6,000 mantras, divided into 20 books. What does the Atharva Veda contains? The Atharva Veda is a Vedic-era collection of spells, prayers, […]
Do you know facts about YouTube? YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by three ex-PayPal employees. It was originally funded with the bonuses that the employees received when eBay bought out PayPal. The first-ever YouTube video was uploaded on April 23, 2005. It is a video of its co-founder at the San Diego Zoo. […]
What are the two versions of Common Core State Standards? During the development process, the standards were divided into two categories: First, the college- and career-readiness standards, which address what students are expected to know and understand by the time they graduate from high school. What’s wrong with Common Core Standards? By focusing on grade-level […]
What Japanese name means sword? Katana Meaning “sword,” Katana is a Japanese name. What Katana means in Japanese? Pronounced [katana], the kun’yomi (Japanese reading) of the kanji 刀, originally meaning single edged blade (of any length) in Chinese, the word has been adopted as a loanword by the Portuguese. In Portuguese the designation (spelled catana) […]
Why is there a GREY bar on my iPhone screen? The permanent thin bar is just a reminder to swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen. Notice a Swipe up to unlock message appears above the bar when you wait for a moment. It’s a visual aid on the screen of every app […]
How many times has France won the Davis Cup? France Davis Cup team France Davis Cup titles 10 (1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2017) Runners-up 9 (1925, 1926, 1933, 1982, 1999, 2002, 2010, 2014, 2018) Most total wins Pierre Darmon (47–21) Most singles wins Pierre Darmon (44–17) Who plays Davis Cup […]
Is MassArt hard to get into? MassArt admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 58%. Students that get into MassArt have an average SAT score between 970-1160 or an average ACT score of 21-26. The regular admissions application deadline for MassArt is February 1. What is the acceptance rate for MassArt? 70.3% (2020) Massachusetts […]
