Category: Contributing

Where did hippies originate from? As might be guessed, the word hippie is derived from the word hip, which conveys being up-to-date and fashionable. This meaning of hip is thought to have originated with African Americans during the Jive Era of the 1930s and ’40s. What does it mean to be called a hippie? : […]

Do midwives have to do C sections? Some women choose to have a caesarean for non-medical reasons. If you ask your midwife or doctor for a caesarean when there are not medical reasons, they’ll explain the overall benefits and risks of a caesarean to you and your baby compared with a vaginal birth. Is 40 […]

Why is it important to have a dad? Fathers and Emotional Development Fathers, like mothers, are pillars in the development of a child’s emotional well-being. They also look to their fathers to provide a feeling of security, both physical and emotional. Children want to make their fathers proud, and an involved father promotes inner growth […]

How many drugs are there in the world? Drug Statistics Total Number of Small Molecule Drugs 11875 Total Number of Experimental Drugs 6643 Total Number of Illicit Drugs 205 Total Number of Withdrawn Drugs 265 Total Number of Drugs 14460 Is tea a psychoactive drug? Tea and Coffee Provide a Different Buzz The other day, […]

What should parents wear to college visit? For parents, I’d really try to avoid wearing a suit. I know this can be tempting, but think business casual, or even a cross between casual and business casual. If you wear a suit, you will stand out. In general, you want to avoid standing out and you […]

How did cannibalism start in Jamestown? Forensic scientists say they have found the first real proof that English settlers in 17th century Jamestown resorted to cannibalism during the “starving time”, a period over the winter of 1609 to 1610 when severe drought and food shortages wiped out more than 80 per cent of the colony. […]

How do I identify hibiscus leaves? Generally, tropical hibiscus leaves are dark green with a glossy finish. Hardy hibiscus is a group of flowering perennial shrubs with deciduous foliage. Hardy hibiscus leaves are dull green with serrated edges and are usually heart-shaped. Depending on the cultivar, the leaves can have deep lobes. What kind of […]

Is KSP game free? KSP is a game where the players create and manage their own space program. Right now, KSP is in Sandbox Complete state, but we want you to try it out and have fun with it. The Demo version is free to download and play, and will remain so forever. How easy […]

Is there a word disenrolled? Disenrolled is an adjective. The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it. How do you spell the word disenroll? to dismiss or cause to become removed from a program of training, care, etc.: The academy disenrolled a dozen cadets. What does it mean to […]

How is IgG4 test done? Blood tests. You will be tested for elevated levels of an immunoglobulin called IgG4, produced by your immune system. People with type 1 AIP , but usually not with type 2 AIP , will have highly elevated blood levels of IgG4. However a positive test doesn’t necessarily mean that you […]