Category: Users’ questions

Why did Filipino revolt in Cavite against the Spanish? In the fall of 1896, Filipino nationalists revolted against the Spanish rule that had controlled the Philippines since the sixteenth century. With access to Europe, Filipinos were exposed to new ideas about freedom and returned home questioning Spanish rule. Who is Gabriela Silang summary? María Josefa […]

What is a USB data hub? A USB hub is a device that expands a single Universal Serial Bus (USB) port into several so that there are more ports available to connect devices to a host system, similar to a power strip. USB hubs are often built into equipment such as computer cases, keyboards, monitors, […]

Are neutrinos mesons? Neutrinos had been considered massless for many years, but more recent experiments have shown their mass to be non-zero. Hadrons are strongly interacting particles. They are divided into baryons and mesons. The mesons, are bosons. What is a meson? In particle physics, mesons (/ˈmiːzɒnz/ or /ˈmɛzɒnz/) are hadronic subatomic particles composed of […]

How do you tell if an APS film has been used? To know if APS film has been used, look for the four numbers at the top or bottom of the film canister. If there is a white dot next to “1” , then the film has not yet been exposed. If there is a […]

What is the Mk6 R20? A new top of the range, high-performance Volkswagen Golf Mk6 has been spotted at the Nurburgring. The R20 (neatly disguised by sedate TDI badging) is a replacement for the R32 of the Mk4 and 5 generation, which utilised a 3.2-litre engine. What year is the Mk7? Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Manufacturer […]

Did Quincy Jones do the music for Austin Powers? Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American music impresario, musical arranger, record producer, and film composer. He wrote and preformed “Soul Bossa Nova,” the Austin Powers theme song. He also appeared in Austin Powers in Goldmember. Is the Austin Powers theme original? […]

What is the game with a trampoline called? Lovingly known as “the trampoline ball game,” or “if volleyball and foursquare had a baby,” the sport of roundnet is played 2 vs 2. A player starts a point by serving the ball down onto the Spikeball net so it ricochets up at his opponents. What are […]

Is giving someone the silent treatment a form of manipulation? People use the silent treatment in many types of relationship, including romantic relationships. It can sometimes be a form of emotional abuse. This is the case when one person uses it to control and manipulate the other. Why do manipulators use the silent treatment? The […]

When was the Greater Arab Free Trade Area Gafta established to eliminate all trade barriers among its member nations? Finally, in June 1996, the programme for the creation of the Greater Arab Free-Trade Area (GAFTA) was adopted by the Arab Summit, convened in Cairo. To set up this free-trade area, 18 Arab states approved a […]

What is Technos superpower? A “technopath” is someone who can control machines and bend them to the user’s will, either through a physical or mental interface link. In some cases, this power also allows them to “hear” what a machine is “thinking” and establish a direct line of communication with the machine. Might be referred […]