What really happened to Ambrose Bierce? He was killed in the siege of a Mexican town in January, 1914. He took his own life, fulfilling his endorsement of suicide as a noble act. Why is he called Bitter Bierce? Bierce earned the nickname ‘Bitter Bierce’ because of his harsh social criticism and sardonic view of […]
What exhibits are open at the Brookfield Zoo? ATTRACTIONS Attractions including Dolphins in Action, Hamill Family Play Zoo*, Hamill Family Wild Encounters, The Carousel, Motor Safari, and playgrounds are now open. Butterflies! Hamill Family Wild Encounters is currently open and free from November 1 to December 31. Zoo maps are available on our website. What […]
What did the Powhatan Indian Pocahontas do? Pocahontas became known by the colonists as an important Powhatan emissary. She occasionally brought the hungry settlers food and helped successfully negotiate the release of Powhatan prisoners in 1608. But relations between the colonists and the Indians remained strained. What happened between Jamestown and Powhatan? — The powerful […]
What is Black Widow costume made of? Natasha Romanoff never comes unprepared and brings many gadgets to help her combat her enemies. Her black body suit is composed of a kevlar-like substance created for maximum protection. Does Black Widow wear white? Director Cate Shortland’s long-awaited solo film follows a fugitive Natasha, a.k.a. the Black Widow […]
What is the meaning of the song Misty? The song basically describes someone who has “misty” or vague feelings for their lover and his or her long term intentions for their relationship. Who originally sang Misty? “Misty” is a jazz standard written in 1954 by pianist Erroll Garner. He composed it as an instrumental in […]
What time period is the Age of Aquarius? The Age of Aquarius—made popular by the 1967 rock musical Hair—is a period of about 2,160 years that is characterized by the passage of the vernal equinox through the air sign Aquarius. What does Age of Aquarius mean for Aquarius? What does Age of Aquarius mean? In […]
How do you find the characteristic polynomial of a matrix in Matlab? In general, the characteristic polynomial of a matrix is obtained by solving det(sI − A) = 0, where A is a given matrix and I is the identity matrix. p is the row vector whose elements give the coefficients of the characteristic equation […]
What is the value of cherry wood? Cherry Wood Color Light pink to rich reddish brown Source American Black Cherry Tree (Prunus Serotina) Hardness 995 on the Janka scale Cost $3 to $10 per board feet Common Uses Furniture, cabinets, flooring, kitchen accessories Is cherry wood a good wood? Durability: Cherry hardwood is a moderately […]
Is Mac more stable than Windows? Microsoft can also be ruthless about killing off legacy software, but it hasn’t gone nearly as far as Apple. One reason often cited for preferring the Mac to Windows is that the Mac is more stable, while Windows is plagued by the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Why is […]
How big should my left chest logo be? Left Chest The classic, and the go-to location for your logo when you’re providing shirts for employees, or staff for an event, or anything really. The size is tasteful; typically 3” to 4” wide, and around 3″ down from the collar. Placement can adjust to correspond with […]
