Are Thompson Twins related? Confusingly for many people at the time, the Twins numbered more than two, and none of them were related. They started out as a relative tribe of seven, in fact, only to fall down to a core trio by the time their second professional LP, Side Kicks, hit the charts. Where […]
Was Berwick-upon-Tweed ever in Scotland? In Anglo-Saxon times, Berwick-upon-Tweed was part of the Kingdom of Northumbria – an area stretching between York and Edinburgh. In 1018, following a battle between the Scots and the Northumbrians, it became part of Scotland. Why is Berwick-upon-Tweed called that? This comes from the Old English berewíc, meaning “corn farm” […]
What is the perfect body type for ballet? Ballet has typically favored the body type of a girl who is thin, usually thinner than what is deemed to be healthy, with long, lean limbs, an extremely flat front side, and little to no curves throughout the body other than a small waistline. What is the […]
Are remote controls repairable? I have repaired a quite a few faulty remote controls and most often they are repairable. Repairing your remote should give you more satisfaction as you get to keep the remote you are used to. Common faults are: some buttons not working, not working at all, corroded battery terminals. Why do […]
What exactly is spiritualism? spiritualism, in religion, a movement based on the belief that departed souls can interact with the living. Spiritualists sought to make contact with the dead, usually through the assistance of a medium, a person believed to have the ability to contact spirits directly. What is the true meaning of spiritism? (spĭr′ĭ-tĭz′əm) […]
Does formative assessment work in all content areas? Evidence. Meta-analysis of studies into formative assessment have indicated significant learning gains where formative assessment is used, across all content areas, knowledge and skill types, and levels of education. Is self assessment a type of formative assessment? Student self-assessment is a critical component of classroom formative assessment, […]
What is the timeline to get a green card? In most cases, it takes about two years for a green card to become available, and the entire process takes around three years. It can take slightly longer for citizens of Mexico, China, India, and the Philippines. Will I get a 2 year or 10 year […]
Are supersets good for legs? This legs-focused superset session will not only help you build bigger and stronger legs, but also ramp up your metabolism so you burn more calories, which will help you to strip away belly fat fast. For the supersets, complete all the reps of exercise A then move straight on to […]
What is marriage equality? WHAT IS MARRIAGE EQUALITY? On June 26, 2015, in a 5-4 decision the Supreme Court of the United States held that that the 14th Amendment requires a state to license a marriage between two people of the same sex and to recognize marriages lawfully performed in other jurisdictions. This means that […]
What are the chances of dying while giving birth? Some sources will define maternal mortality as the death of a woman up to 42 days after their pregnancy has ended, instead of one year….Maternal Mortality Is Rising in the U.S. As It Declines Elsewhere. Country MMR (deaths per 100,000 live births) United States 26.4 U.K […]
