Ethanol and isopropyl are types of what?

Ingredients in Rubbing Alcohol (Chemical Composition) Updated June 16, 2016. Question: What Are the Ingredients in Rubbing Alcohol? One of the types of alcohol you can buy over the counter is rubbing alcohol, which is used for disinfection and may be applied to the skin to produce a cooling effect. Do you know the chemical composition of rubbing alcohol? It is a mixture of denatured alcohol , water and agents added to make the alcohol unpalatable to drink and sometimes colorants. There are two common types of rubbing alcohol. Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol Most rubbing alcohol is made from isopropyl alcohol or isopropanol in water. It is common to find isopropyl rubbing alcohol at concentrations from 68% alcohol in water up to 99% alcohol in water. The 70% rubbing alcohol is highly effective as a disinfectant. Additives make this alcohol bitter-tasting, to try to prevent people from drinking it. Isopropyl alcohol is toxic, in part because the body metabolizes it into acetone. Drinking this alcohol can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, central nervous system depression, organ damage and potentially coma or death. continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know Ethyl Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol The other type of rubbing alcohol consists of 97.5-100% denatured ethyl alcohol or ethanol with water. Ethyl alcohol naturally is less toxic than isopropyl alcohol. In fact, it is the alcohol that naturally occurs in wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages. However, the alcohol is denatured or made undrinkable in rubbing alcohol, both to control its use as an intoxicant and because the alcohol has not been purified to make it safe to drink. In fact, in the US, additives make it as toxic as isopropyl alcohol. Rubbing Alcohol in the UK In the United Kingdom, rubbing alcohol goes by the name "surgical spirit". The formulation consists of a mixture of ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol. Rubbing Alcohol in the US In the United States, rubbing alcohol made using ethanol must conform to Formula 23-H, which specifies it consists of 100 parts by volume of ethyl alcohol, 8 parts by volume of acetone and 1.5 parts by volume of methyl isobutyl ketone ( MSDS sheet ). The remainder of the composition includes water and denaturants and may include colorants and perfume oils. Rubbing alcohol made using isopropanol is regulated to contains at least 355 mg of sucrose octaacetate ( MSDS sheet ) and 1.40 mg of denatonium benzoate per 100 ml volume. Isopropyl rubbing alcohol also contains water, stabilizer and may contain colorants. Rubbing Alcohol Toxicity Thus, all rubbing alcohol manufactured in the US is toxic to ingest, inhale or apply to your skin. In fact, if you read the product label, you'll see there is a warning against most of the common uses of rubbing alcohol. All types of rubbing alcohol, regardless of their country of origin, are flammable. Formulations closer to 70% are less likely to catch fire than rubbing alcohol that contains a higher percentage of alcohol. Rubbing Alcohol Projects


What mythical animal is a rabbit with antlers?

The Jackalopes of Wyoming - Myth or Reality? Jackalopes in Wyoming - Myth or Reality?   Whether the jackalope    actually exists or is simply a hoax popularized by a Douglas, Wyoming resident in 1939, is still hotly debated today.   For those who believe, the jackalope    is said to be an antlered species of rabbit, sometimes rumored to be    extinct. One of the rarest animals in the world, it is a cross    between a now extinct pygmy-deer and a species of killer-rabbit. However, occasional sightings of this rare creature continue to occur,    with small pockets of jackalope    populations persisting in the American    West . The antlered species of rabbit are brownish in color,    weight between three and five pounds, and move with lighting speeds of up    to 90 miles per hour.   They are said to be      vicious when attacked and use their antlers to fight, thus they are      sometimes called the "warrior rabbit.ï¿½   The jackalope      was first encountered by John Colter, one of the first white men to      enter what would one day be the State of Wyoming .       Thought to be a myth by many, the jackalope is    alleged to actually exists in remote areas of Wyoming .    Jackalope Postcard, 1968 Dexter Press, West Nyack, New York.


What type of spider can be identified by an hourglass-shaped mark on its abdomen?

The black widow spider The black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans) is a spider notorious for its neurotoxic venom. It is a large widow spider found throughout the world and commonly associated with urban habitats or agricultural areas. Although the common name 'black widow spider' is used to refer specifically to L. mactans it is occasionally also applied to several members of the Latrodectus (widow spider) genus in which there are 31 recognized species including the Australian red-back and brown widow spider. In South Africa, the black widow is also known as the button spider. This well known and misunderstood pest is famous for its mating rituals where the female kills and consumes the male after copulating. The male Black Widow spider is smaller and totally harmless to man. The female is easily identified by the red hourglass shape on the abdomen. Black Widow poison is 15 times more lethal than rattlesnake venom; however, less poison is actually injected in a bite so far fewer people die from spider bites. Black Widows prefer dark, humid places like wood piles, basements, and crawlspaces. Modern pest control methods are very effective in controlling and preventing spider infestations. Adult female black widow spiders are shiny black with an hourglass shaped marking on the bottom of its abdomen which, although most commonly red, may range in color from white to yellow to various shades of orange and red. They also bear a small, usually red (colors vary) dot near the spinerettes, which is separate from the hourglass. In some varieties, the two halves of the hourglass shape may be separated into two separate dots. A large female black widow spider can grow to 1.5 inches (38 mm), counting legspan. The body is about 0.5 inches (13 mm). Male black widow spiders are half the size of the female or smaller. They have longer legs and a smaller abdomen in relation to their body size. They are also usually dark brown with varying colors of stripes/dots, with no hourglass mark. Adult males can be distinguished from juvenile females by their more-slender body, longer legs and large pedipalps typical of most other male spiders. Juvenile black widow spiders start white, molting to dark brown to black exoskeletons with white, yellow, orange and red stripes and/or dots on their backs. As with many poisonous creatures, the brightly coloured markings serve as a warning to predators. Eating a blac k widow will normally not kill a small predator (birds, et cetera), but the sickness that follows digestion is enough for the creature to remember that the bright red means not to eat. Because the adult female black widow typically hangs and moves about its web upside down, its hourglass is on its front. However, juvenile widows (female) spend a large quantity of time in search of an optimal environment. Once an optimal location is found, adult female widows often spend their entire lives in one place. However, because juvenile females must first find this optimal location, they bear brightly colored marks upon their backs, so that they may be seen by predators when the widow is travelling upon its legs. Males bear similar marks to the females to serve as warning while they are searching for mates, however, the marks are not as prominent (not as brightly colored, or as large). Males, being less poisonous, are less of a threat to predators, so having similar marks not as prominent helps predators to better judge their prey (some large birds can eat male widows without adverse effect, and so only avoid female widows. Those who cannot eat any widow without adverse effect eat nothing with the marks.) Female juveniles develop an hourglass before the dorsal markings are shed.   The brown recluse spider is a venomous spider, Loxosceles reclusa, of the family Sicariidae (formerly of the family Loxoscelidae). It is usually between 1/4 and 3/4 inch (6.4-19.1mm) but may grow larger. It is brown and usually has markings on the dorsal side of its thorax, with a black line coming from it that looks like a v


Christmas in France: Around the World at Santa's Net. Christmas Traditions Around the World Christmas in France On Christmas Eve, children leave their shoes by the fireplace to be filled with gifts from Pere Noel. In the morning they also find that sweets, fruit, nuts and small toys have been hung on the tree. In cathedral squares, the story of Christ's birth is re-enacted by both players and puppets. Nearly every French home at Christmastime displays a Nativity scene or cr�che, which serves as the focus for the Christmas celebration. The cr�che is often peopled with little clay figures called santons or "little saints." In addition to the usual Holy Family, shepherds, and Magi, the craftsmen also produce figures in the form of local dignitaries and characters. The craftsmanship involved in creating the gaily colored santons is quite astounding and the molds have been passed from generation to generation since the seventeenth century. Throughout December the figures are sold at annual Christmas fairs in Marseille and Aix. The Christmas tree has never been particularly popular in France, and though the use of the Yule log has faded, the French make a traditional Yule log-shaped cake called the buche de Nol, which means "Christmas Log." The cake, among other food in great abundance is served at the grand feast of the season, which is called le reveillon. Le reveillon is a very late supper held after midnight mass on Christmas Eve. The menu for the meal varies according to regional culinary tradition. In Alsace, goose is the main course, in Burgundy it is turkey with chestnuts, and the Parisians feast upon oysters and pat de foie gras. Le Revellion may consist of poultry, ham, salads, cake, fruit and wine. In Southern France, a log is burned in people's homes from Christmas Eve until New Years Day. A long time ago, part of the log was used to make the wedge for the plough as good luck for the coming harvest. The traditional Christmas is a chocolate log. In France families once had a Three Kings Cake with a bean hidden in it. Whoever found the bean in their slice was made King, or Queen, for the day. In France the children go out to look for the Kings, taking gifts of hay for the camels. Another name for this day is Twelfth Day. It is the last of the Twelve Days of Christmas, which used to be one long holiday. It was the last night of the Feast of Fools before the Lord of Misrule had to give up his crown and become themselves once again. In France it is a time for the whole family to come together at Christmas time to holiday and worship. On the eve of Christmas beautifully lit churches and cathedrals, ring out Christmas carols with the church bells. Once dinner is over and the family has retired to bed, they leave a fire burning and food and drink on the table in case the Virgin Mary calls in. Children leave their shoes or wooden clogs called sabots in the hearth for the Christ Child or Pere Noel to fill. In the north of France, children are given gifts on December 6, which is St. Nicholas' Day, instead of Christmas Day. The adults give each others presents on New Year's Day. French children set out their shoes in hopes that le petit Jesus will fill them during the night with small gifts. * * * * * AustralianMedia.com Family Network: * * * * *


What country is home to 9 of the 10 most venomous types of snakes?

Top 10 Most Venomous Snakes - Listverse Top 10 Most Venomous Snakes Iakhovas March 30, 2011 If you are a long time reader of Listverse you will remember that we have previously had two lists on snakes: 10 lesser known venomous snakes and 10 unusual and amazing snakes . Surprisingly, we have not published a list of the most venomous snakes – and so, today, we fill that void with the following list. This is probably also a good time to point out (which we have done on a previous list) that something is venomous when it injects you with venom, and something is poisonous when it harms you through touch or eating. 10 Rattlesnake The only snake from the Americas on the list, the Rattlesnake is easily identifiable by the tell tale rattle on the end of its tail. They are actually a part of the Pit Viper family, and are capable of striking at up to 2/3rd their body length. The Eastern Diamondback in considered the most venomous species in North America. Surprisingly, juveniles are considered more dangerous than adults, due to their inability to control the amount of venom injected. Most species of rattlesnakes have hemotoxic venom, destroying tissue, degenerating organs and causing coagulopathy (disrupted blood clotting). Some degree of permanent scarring is very likely in the event of a venomous bite, even with prompt, effective treatment, and can lead to the loss of a limb or death. Difficulty breathing, paralysis, drooling and massive hemorrhaging are also common symptoms. Thus, a rattlesnake bite is always a potentially fatal injury. Untreated rattlesnake bites, especially from larger species, are very often fatal. However, antivenin, when applied in time, reduces the death rate to less than 4% Get the awesome documentary The Real Tomb Hunters: Snakes, Curses and Booby Traps and save 41% at Amazon.com! 9 Death Adder The appropriately named Death Adder is found in Australia and New Guinea. They actually hunt and kill other snakes, including some on this list, usually via ambush. Death Adders look quite similar to vipers, in that they have triangular shaped heads and short, squat bodies. They typically inject around 40-100mg of venom with an LD of 0.4mg-0.5mg/kg. An untreated Death Adder bite is one of the most dangerous in the world. The venom is a neurotoxin. A bite causes paralysis and can cause death within 6 hours, due to respiratory failure. Symptoms generally peak within 24-48 hours. Antivenin is very successful in treating a bite from a Death Adder, particularly due to the relatively slow progression of symptoms, but before its development, a Death Adder bite had a fatality rate of 50%. With the quickest strike in the world, a Death Adder can go from strike position to striking and back again within 0.13 of a second. 8 Vipers Vipers are found throughout most of the world, but arguably the most venomous is the Saw Scaled Viper and the Chain Viper, found primarily in the Middle East and Central Asia, particularly India, China and South East Asia. Vipers are quick tempered and generally nocturnal, often active after rains. They are also very fast. Most of these species have venom that cause symptoms that begin with pain at the site of the bite, immediately followed by swelling of the affected extremity. Bleeding is a common symptom, especially from the gums. There is a drop in blood pressure and the heart rate falls. Blistering occurs at the site of the bite, developing along the affected limb in severe cases. Necrosis is usually superficial and limited to the muscles near the bite, but may be severe in extreme cases. Vomiting and facial swelling occurs in about one-third of all cases. Severe pain may last for 2-4 weeks. Often, local swelling peaks within 48-72 hours, involving the affected limb. Discoloration may occur throughout the swollen area as red blood cells and plasma leak into muscle tissue. Death from septicaemia, respiratory or cardiac failure may occur 1 to 14 days post-bite, or even later. 7 Philippine Cobra Most species of Cobra would not make this list; however the Philippine Cobra is the exception. Drop fo


What is the most common first name in the world?

This fascinating map shows the most popular boys' names around the world - Vox This fascinating map shows the most popular boys' names around the world A statue of Saint James in Spain MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images Names are an extension of culture, so when Reddit user xyuksr decided to  put together this map of the most popular boy's names in dozens of countries and regions around the world, the result became more than just a map of names: it's a look at cultural trends, commonalities, and differences around the world. Here's the map, which appears to be derived from this heavily-sourced  Wikipedia article of the most popular given names around the world. These are the most popular given names (first names in Western societies) for males in the identified countries, states, and provinces (unfortunately there is not full global data): Click here to enlarge . By Reddit user xyuksr The widest trend here is pretty unmistakable: Mohammeds just dominate for most common male names across the Muslim world, especially the Middle East and North Africa. (It's spelled differently because there are different ways to translate the original Arabic.) It's also the most common in majority-Muslim Tajikistan and Malaysia; the derivation Mamadou is the most popular in majority-Muslim Mali and, I would wager, in much of West Africa. The trend has even followed Muslim immigrants to Europe; Mohammed became the most popular boys' name for  Brussels in 2008 and  London in 2009 . The prominence of Mohammeds is a good reminder of the importance of Islam to culture in Muslim-majority societies. Contrast this, for example, to the prominence of Alexander in Russia, where it's popular mostly for national reasons: Alexander was the name of three Russian emperors in the 18th and 19th centuries. Here's the map zoomed in a bit to show Europe, Africa, and Asia: By Reddit user xyuksr Islam actively promotes the idea of a shared Islamic community, called the Ummah al-Islamiyah, that is separate from and above political states. So this name's commonality is a reflection of the degree to which Islam is a share culture and community as well as a religion. Mexico's favorite name, santiago, goes back to the ancient hebrew name ya'akov An interesting exception to that trend across the Islamic world is Iran and Azerbaijan, where Amir-Ali and Ali are the most common names, not Mohammed. This may be because Iran and Azerbaijan are majority Shia Islam, rather than Sunni. Shias still revere Mohammed, the divine prophet who founded Islam, but their sect split off in the seventh century because they thought Mohammed's son-in-law Ali should inherit power. That pro-Ali faction was known as the "Partisans of Ali," or "Shi'atu Ali" in Arabic, hence "Shia." And hence the popularity of the name Ali in Shia-majority countries. Turkey is another big exception, but a less clear one: the most common name there is Yusuf. It's also a religious name: Yusuf derives from Joseph, the ancient Israelite who plays a big role in Judaism and Christianity as well. It's not clear why Yusuf trumps Mohammed in Turkey, but it's a reminder that the country has often been somewhat culturally apart from the rest of the Muslim Middle East. Religiously inspired named aren't just in the Muslim world, of course. The most popular name in the Philippines, John Paul, is a reflection of the southeast Asian country's deep relationship with Catholicism, which the Spanish brought there 500 years ago. Here's the map zoomed in on Europe: By Reddit user xyuksr Georgi is popular in eastern European Christian Orthodox countries — Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia — and derives from the ancient Christian martyr and saint Saint George. There are more fascinating little trends and datapoints here. Santiago huge in Latin America: it's the most popular boys' name in Mexico, Venezuela, and Colombia; it's also the name of the capital city of Chile. The reason is Saint James the Great, the patron saint of Spain, which colonized Latin America. Santiago means Saint James. By Reddit user xyuksr The etymology of how you get from Sain


"In the term ""Valley Girl"", what valley is being referred to?"

Valley Girl Name: Federica Country and Region: Italy Native Language: Italian Student or Teacher: Student Age or Grade: 22 Subject of Question: intonation Question: What is Valley Girl intonation? Where does the denomination come from? The origin of the term "valley girl" is not attributable to any particular source, but the phrase gained widespread recognition in 1982, with the release of the Frank Zappa song/monologue "Valley Girl", which mocked the speech and attitudes of privileged teenage girls in southern California. The idiom took root in mainstream consciousness and today, elements of "Valspeak" are found in every corner of teenage American culture, regardless of geographic location. The concept of "Valley Girl" has therefore broadened to include any vacuous, materialistic young girl who uses a disproportionate amount of this type of speech. The "Valley" referred to is the San Fernando Valley in southern California, which lies between the Santa Monica Mountains on the coast and the San Gabriel Mountains inland, and contains the north-west suburbs of Los Angeles, including North Hollywood, Encino, and Beverly Hills. These are fairly upscale neighborhoods, and therefore tend to produce the spoiled, bubble-headed kids that typify "Valley Girls". Valley speech is defined more by the use of certain expressions with certain intonations, than by phonological changes. These characteristics are complex for a non-native speaker, so, rather than try to explain them in the abstract, let me simply direct you to this page: http://www.arf.ru/Notes/Ship/val.html , which analyzes the lyrics from the Zappa song and provides explanatory glosses for the various expressions. The best way to get a handle on the language is to obtain a copy of the song *cough*Napster*cough* and listen to it while reading along with the words. There are also a few phonological characteristics associated with the accent (the spellings I am about to use are not authentic phonetic representations, but rather my own creative interpretation of how the words sound). In general, high back vowels shift to their corresponding rounded front vowels ("y'know" -> "y'knü"), low back unrounded vowels become rounded ("oh my God" -> "oh my Gawd"), and low front vowels become low unrounded back vowels ("hat" -> "hot", or in the song, "Andrea" -> "Ondrea"). Resources "Valley Girl", song from the album Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, by Frank Zappa. Clueless, movie about 90s Vals. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, movie about Surfer Dudes (the male counterpart of Valley Girls). -Chris Frost


What team has defeated the Washington Generals thousands of times?

Washington Generals Beat Harlem Globetrotters Jake O'Donnell 10:26 am, August 14th, 2015 Growing up in America, there are certain things you take for granted. Saturday morning cartoons, year-round access to seasonal produce, quads, etc. You also expect — nay, know — that the Harlem Globetrotters will always beat their green and yellow patsies: the lowly Washington Generals. For the longest time, I thought this was a ruse. I figured the games between the Globetrotters and their doofy opponents were staged, because seriously, who has the dignity to play for a team that gets embarrassed literally every time they take the floor? Hell, even their logo is a guy getting dunked on by a Globetrotter. No joke. Turns out, The Washington Generals are a “real” basketball team made up of real people who genuinely feel bad when they lose because they are actively trying to win games. That’s why today, August 14, 2015, losers everywhere are celebrating the much overdue end to their suffering, as the universal symbol for athletic futility has finally been set free from its losery shackles. The Globetrotters officially severed ties with the team they’ve beaten over 16,000 times since 1917. All but one single, glorious occasion did the Generals manage to finish a basketball game with more points that the Globetrotters. This is how it went down, courtesy of The Generals’ blogspot fanpage. (Ya, we couldn’t believe one existed, either.) In keeping with the theme of “ineptitude,” we have not corrected the grammar or spelling of this lengthy retelling of the New Jersey Red’s (aka The Generals) 1971 victory over the Harlem Globetrotters in Martin, Tennessee. Someone should make this into a documentary. A very bad, poorly edited documentary. It is incredible. [ WashingtonGeneralsFan.blogspot ] As the game progressed it became clear to the spectators that something was different about this game. For some reason the Globetrotters, always known for their gags were doing much less than usual. Yes buckets of confetti were being thrown and the usual comedy bits were there. But as anyone who goes to a game will tell you, a Globetrotters game is full of little gags all around. For some reason, there weren’t as many of them that night in Tennessee. While elements of a Globetrotter/Washington General (or whatever they are going by that night) game are definitley planned they happen predominantly during the times the Washington Generals are on defense. When the Washington Generals have the ball, and some parts of the time the Trotters have it, the Generals are allowed to play “real” basketball. When the Trotters have the ball the rules mostly change. The Generals are expected, some would say required, to let the Trotters pretty much go where they want and set up their famous trick shots. They also have to “play along” when the Globetrotters go into one of their many comedy routines, or set up for the infamous weave. Around 20% to 30% of a Generals/Globetrotter game is “real basketball”. However it’s that other 70% that has almost always guaranteed the Trotters the victory. The system is a well proven one, it gives the Generals both a chance to show at times how good they are to potential future teams, as well as keeps the Trotters from getting stagnant as they might if the Generals just flat out threw the games. At the same time the formula also stacks the deck enough against the Generals that winning is virtually impossible. Thus, the fans get what they want at the end of the night, the Harlem Globetrotters defeating their opponent. But that night the formula was off. That night the Trotters toned down the jokes, leaving the game more often a case of the Reds and the Harlem Globetrotters playing a more traditional basketball game. The reason for that has never been confirmed. There are rumors of some kind of dispute prior to the game, although they’ve never been truly confirmed. Maybe there was a fight that lit a fire under the Generals while giving the Trotters the feeling they had something to prove, maybe all that time on the road got to the Trotters t


What Jewish mystical teachings are followed by Madonna?

Guy Ritchie kits out mansion with Orthodox Jewish bath | Daily Star Latest News Guy Ritchie kits out mansion with Orthodox Jewish bath GUY RITCHIE has kitted out his mansion with an Orthodox Jewish bath in which women must dunk themselves before having nookie. Published 9th June 2013 British film director Guy Ritchie directed Snatch and Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels Only strict Orthodox Jews tend to bother with the mikvah, so it’s strange that someone who isn’t Jewish would have one in their house. A source The plunge pool, known as a mikvah, has to be used by strict Jewish women for ritual cleansing. The Sherlock Holmes director followed Kabbalah, a set of Jewish mystical teachings, while married to Madonna, 54. He regularly attended services at the Kabbalah Centre in Los Angeles, which his former wife co-founded. A Kabbalah spiritual leader even claimed that Ritchie was circumcised at Madonna’s request. It was thought he left the religion behind after splitting from the singer in 2008. Ritchie, 44, is now engaged to model Jacqui Ainsley, 31, with whom he has two children. A source said: “Only strict Orthodox Jews tend to bother with the mikvah, so it’s strange that someone who isn’t Jewish would have one in their house. “Perhaps he took Kabbalah more seriously than people thought. “The other possibilities are that it’s for Madonna when she visits with their children or that he wants to convert his new fiancée.” Ritchie has had the mikvah built in one of two adjacent Georgian mansions he owns in central London. According to Jewish custom it must be filled with tap water filtered through rain water. Ritchie’s two houses set him back £6million and he has spared no expense, adding an indoor pool and steam room, along with an internal lift from the master bedroom to each of the other floors.


Dutch Breweries and their beers Introduction The Dutch beer scene In common with many other countries, Holland has seen a dramatic concentration of     its brewing industry in the course of the 20th century. The giant Heineken concern, one of the largest brewering groups in the world, has the lion's share     o f the local market. Grolsch , Bavaria and the Belgian mega-brewery Interbrew account for most     of the rest, with the small number of long-established lager breweries fughting     for the scraps. Concentration brought with it the inevitable accompanying reduction in variety     of style and flavour. By the late 1970's, industrial pils had removed pretty well     all vestiges of an indiginous beer culture and accounted for something close to     99% of production. Things have improved dramatically since then, in a statistical     sense, but pale lagers ranging from dull to positively unpleasant still account     for 90% or so of beer sold. In the larger towns there is the choice of a witbier     or amber ale, but stray outside the connurbations of western Holland and your options     will be pils or pils most of the time. Since the depressing days when the remaining independent producers were slowly     being picked off by Heineken and their rivals, there has been a little improvement.     From a low of around 20 in the early 1980's, the number of active breweries has     shot up to around the 40 mark. However, when you consider that this total includes     half a dozen brewpubs and that the largest of the new micros brews less than 5,000     hl (compared to the 13,000,000 hl + of Heineken), it makes you realise how little     impact these changes have really had on the the market. A more important factor in the revival of interest in stylistic diversity has been     the stagnation then slow decline of beer sales in Holland. Faced with a shrinking     market, larger brewers have been keen to get into the only area experiencing growth:     special beer (this means anything even slightly more daring than crappy pale lager).     Even though it accounts for less than 10% of the total, it has been expanding quickly     and offers comapanies a greater profit margin than the highly competitive pils market.     Their attempts at brewing special beer have met with mixed results and produced     a few true monstrosities. The witbiers are pretty OK, but most Dutch versions of     amber ales in the Belgian style are disgusting, syrupy muck. For more details on Dutch breweries and their    beers, see Dutch Breweries . Beers This section contains details - name, strength, type, brewer     - of beers brewed in Holland, plus my own highly subjective ratings of them. I hope,     eventually, to include most of the beers which are regularly available.One-off celebratory     brews which are never likely to be encountered again, will be excluded. When a brewery closes (as some inevitably will), I will leave     its entry in this page for at least 12 months, though with a clear indication that     it is no longer active. This seems reasonable, as the beers will still be around     for at least a few months, until stocks are exhausted. It's surprising what gets     forgotten at the back of a cellar. Odd crates 5, 10 15, even 30 years old (I once     tried a Cromb� Kriek which had been lying unnoticed in the brewery's     cellar for decades) find their way back into circulation more often than you might     expect. Bottle-conditioned beers, especially the stronger ones, can remain drinkable     for a considerable time. For the same reasons I will not remove the listings for     discontinued beers. Notes on my tasting procedure I don't claim that the opinions stated below are in any way objective or definitive.    They are my own personal views and are inevitably influenced by my own tastes, preferences    and what I had for breakfast the day o


In Genesis, what type of animal returns to Noah's Ark carrying an olive leaf?

Genesis 8:11 When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth. Matthew Henry Commentary 8:4-12 The ark rested upon a mountain, whither it was directed by the wise and gracious providence of God, that might rest the sooner. God has times and places of rest for his people after their tossing; and many times he provides for their seasonable and comfortable settlement, without their own contrivance, and quite beyond their own foresight. God had told Noah when the flood would come, yet he did not give him an account by revelation, at what times and by what steps it should go away. The knowledge of the former was necessary to his preparing the ark; but the knowledge of the latter would serve only to gratify curiosity; and concealing it from him would exercise his faith and patience. Noah sent forth a raven from the ark, which went flying about, and feeding on the carcasses that floated. Noah then sent forth a dove, which returned the first time without good news; but the second time, she brought an olive leaf in her bill, plucked off, plainly showing that trees, fruit trees, began to appear above water. Noah sent forth the dove the second time, seven days after the first, and the third time was after seven days also; probably on the sabbath day. Having kept the sabbath with his little church, he expected especial blessings from Heaven, and inquired concerning them. The dove is an emblem of a gracious soul, that, finding no solid peace of satisfaction in this deluged, defiling world, returns to Christ as to its ark, as to its Noah, its rest. The defiling world, returns to Christ as to its ark, as to its Noah, its rest. The carnal heart, like the raven, takes up with the world, and feeds on the carrion it finds there; but return thou to my rest, O my soul; to thy Noah, so the word is, Ps 116:7. And as Noah put forth his hand, and took the dove, and pulled her to him, into the ark, so Christ will save, and help, and welcome those that flee to him for rest.


What is the term for an economic downturn that is more severe than a recession?

Education | What is the difference between a recession and a depression? What is the difference between a recession and a depression? February 2007 Great question. Unfortunately, there isn’t a standard answer, although there is a well-known joke economists like to tell regarding the difference between the two. But, let’s come back to that later.  Recession Let’s start by defining a recession. As I mentioned, there are several commonly used definitions of a recession. For example, journalists often describe a recession as two consecutive quarters of declines in quarterly real (inflation adjusted) gross domestic product (GDP). The definition used by economists differs. Economists use monthly business cycle peaks and troughs designated by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) to define periods of expansion and contractions. The NBER website lists the peaks and troughs in economic activity starting with the December 1854 trough. The website also defines a recession as: A recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales. A recession begins just after the economy reaches a peak of activity and ends as the economy reaches its trough. Between trough and peak, the economy is in an expansion. Expansion is the normal state of the economy; most recessions are brief and they have been rare in recent decades. Depression While there is also no standard definition for depression, it is commonly defined as a more severe version of a recession. In his popular intermediate macroeconomics textbook, Gregory Mankiw (Mankiw 2003) distinguishes between the two:  There are repeated periods during which real GDP falls, the most dramatic instance being the early 1930s. Such periods are called recessions if they are mild and depressions if they are more severe. As Mankiw pointed out, perhaps the most famous economic downturn in the U.S.’s (as well as the world’s) economic history was the Great Depression, often described as starting in 1929 and lasting at least through the 1930s and into the early 1940s, a period that actually includes two severe economic downturns. Using the NBER business cycle dates, the first downturn of the Great Depression started in August 1929 and lasted 43 months, until March 1933, far longer than any other twentieth century contraction. The economy then expanded for 21 months, from March 1933 until May 1937, before suffering another downturn: from May 1937 until June 1938, a period of 13 months, the economy again contracted.  Degree of Severity One quick way to illustrate the difference between the severities of the economic contractions associated with recessions over the period from 1930 to 2006 is to examine the annual growth rates of real GDP (in chained year 2000 dollars). Chart 1 shows the annual growth or contraction in the economy. The gray bars represent recessions identified by the NBER. The two most severe contractions in output (excluding the post-World War II adjustment from 1945 to 1947) occurred during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Chart 1: Annual growth rate of Real GDP (%) In a March 2, 2004, speech at Washington and Lee University, then Governor, and now Fed Chairman, Ben Bernanke, contrasted the severity of the initial downturn during the Great Depression and the most severe post-World War II recession of 1973-1975. The differences are telling: During the major contraction phase of the Depression, between 1929 and 1933, real output in the United States fell nearly 30 percent. During the same period, according to retrospective studies, the unemployment rate rose from about 3 percent to nearly 25 percent, and many of those lucky enough to have a job were able to work only part-time. For comparison, between 1973 and 1975, in what was perhaps the most severe U.S. recession of the World War II era, real output fell 3.4 percent and the unemployment rate rose from about 4 percent


"Who painted ""Guernica"" and ""The Old Guitarist""?"

The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso Click Image to view detail The Old Guitarist was painted in 1903, just after the suicide death of Picasso's close friend, Casagemas.           During this time, the artist was sympathetic to the plight of the downtrodden and painted many canvases            depicting the miseries of the poor, the ill, and those cast out of society. He too knew what it was like to be impoverished, having been nearly penniless during all of 1902.            This work was created in Madrid, and the distorted style (note that the upper torso of the guitarist seems to be            reclining, while the bottom half appears to be sitting cross-legged) is reminiscent of the works of El Greco . This bent and sightless man holds close to him a large, round guitar. Its brown body represents the painting's            only shift in color. Both physically and symbolically, the instrument fills the space around the solitary            figure, who seems oblivious to his blindness and poverty as he plays. At the time the painting was made,            literature of the Symbolist movement included blind characters who possessed powers of inner vision. The            thin, skeletonlike figure of the blind musician also has roots in art from Picasso's native country, Spain.            The old man's elongated limbs and cramped, angular posture recall the figures of the great 16th-century            artist El Greco. The technical examinations, combined with art-historical research, revealed two earlier compositions            underneath the image of The Old Guitarist. This information gives us a better understanding of Picasso's            artistic process. A perfect companion piece is Wallace Stevens's poem, "The Man with the Blue Guitar." The poet puts words            to Picasso's belief that art is the lie to help us see the truth. Stevens writes: "They said, 'You have a blue guitar, / You do not play things as they are.' / The man replied, 'Things as they are / Are changed            upon the blue guitar.'" As a metaphor for the need to immerse oneself fully in one's grief in order to            heal, Denise Levertov's poem, Talking to Grief is also apropos. The painting is also notable for the ghostly presence of a mysterious image painted underneath. It is            very likely that Picasso originally started painting a portrait of a woman, who appears to possibly be            seated, and in an upset or worried mood. Not much of this image is visible except for her face and legs. This painting is now located at Art Institute of Chicago in the Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection. MOST POPULAR PAINTINGS


What Canadian province is west of Alberta?

Alberta | history - geography - province, Canada | Britannica.com province, Canada Rachel Notley (New Democratic Party) Date of admission "Fortis et liber (Strong and free)" Provincial flower Time zone Mountain (GMT − 7 hours) Alberta, most westerly of Canada ’s three Prairie Provinces , occupying the continental interior of the western part of the country. To the north the 60th parallel (latitude 60° N) forms its boundary with the Northwest Territories , to the east the 110th meridian (longitude 110° W) forms the boundary with its prairie neighbour, Saskatchewan , to the south the 49th parallel forms the international boundary with the U.S. state of Montana , and to the west the boundary with British Columbia is formed by the 120th meridian and the crest of the Rocky Mountains . The province is about 750 miles (1,200 km) in extent from north to south and about 400 miles (640 km) across at the greatest width. Alberta was established as a district of the North-West Territories in 1882 and was enlarged to its present boundaries on becoming a province in 1905. The provincial government has its seat in Edmonton . Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Mountain reflected in Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Can. Setan Osolinski—Taxi/Getty Images Following the earliest explorations by fur traders, the settlement of Alberta’s prairie and parkland zones (which stretch from the boreal forest transition zone south to the border with the United States) led to the development of agriculture. Subsequent exploitation of rich oil , gas, coal, and timber resources led to further population growth, with an increase in urbanization and industrialization. The province remains sparsely populated, however, and relative isolation from the more populous eastern regions of the country has inhibited the development of industries needing mass markets. With natural routes to the north, Alberta has become a major jumping-off point for the development of Canada’s arctic and subarctic regions. The scenery of the mountain parks in the west is internationally renowned. Area 255,541 square miles (661,848 square km). Pop. (2011) 3,645,257. Land Relief, drainage, and soils Mount Columbia (12,294 feet [3,747 metres]) in the Rocky Mountains is Alberta’s highest point, and numerous other peaks exceed 11,000 feet (3,350 metres). A narrow foothill zone flanks the mountains to the east. Beyond that, the interior plains fall from over 3,000 feet (900 metres) in the southwest to below 1,000 feet (300 metres) in the northeast, where ancient Precambrian rocks outcrop in the Canadian Shield . Outliers of higher ground include the Cypress and Swan hills and the Caribou Mountains. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Mount Chephren rising above Waterfowl Lake in Banff National Park, southwestern Alberta, Canada. © Index Open


Goat | Define Goat at Dictionary.com goat noun 1. any of numerous agile, hollow-horned ruminants of the genus Capra, of the family Bovidae, closely related to the sheep, found native in rocky and mountainous regions of the Old World, and widely distributed in domesticated varieties. 2. any of various related animals, as the Rocky Mountain goat . 3. (initial capital letter) Astronomy, Astrology. the constellation or sign Capricorn. 4. a licentious or lecherous man; lecher. Idioms get one's goat, Informal. to anger, annoy, or frustrate a person: His arrogance gets my goat. Origin of goat before 900; Middle English got, Old English gāt; cognate with German Geiss Related forms Examples from the Web for goat Expand Contemporary Examples For an interesting variation on these burgers, tuck a piece of goat cheese or feta cheese in the center of each before grilling. Mesopotamian Archaeology Percy S. P. Handcock "You will have to do much service for me for having lamed my goat," he said. British Dictionary definitions for goat Expand noun 1. any sure-footed agile bovid mammal of the genus Capra, naturally inhabiting rough stony ground in Europe, Asia, and N Africa, typically having a brown-grey colouring and a beard. Domesticated varieties (C. hircus) are reared for milk, meat, and wool related adjectives caprine hircine 2. (informal) a lecherous man 4. a bad or inferior member of any group (esp in the phrase separate the sheep from the goats) 5. short for scapegoat 6. act the goat, act the giddy goat, play the goat, play the giddy goat, to fool around 7. (slang) get someone's goat, to cause annoyance to someone Derived Forms Old English gāt; related to Old Norse geit, Old High German geiz, Latin haedus kid Goat the Goat, the constellation Capricorn, the tenth sign of the zodiac Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for goat Expand n. Old English gat "she-goat," from Proto-Germanic *gaitaz (cf. Old Saxon get, Old Norse geit, Danish gjed, Middle Dutch gheet, Dutch geit, Old High German geiz, German Geiß, Gothic gaits "goat"), from PIE *ghaidos "young goat," also "play" (cf. Latin hædus "kid"). The word for "male goat" in Old English was bucca (see buck (n.)) until late 1300s shift to he-goat, she-goat (Nanny goat is 18c., billy goat 19c.). Meaning "licentious man" is attested from 1670s. To get (someone's) goat is from 1910, perhaps with notion of "to steal a goat mascot from a racehorse," or from French prendre sa chèvre "take one's source of milk." Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Slang definitions & phrases for goat Expand The Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD. and Robert L. Chapman, Ph.D. Copyright (C) 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers. goat in the Bible Expand (1.) Heb. 'ez, the she-goat (Gen. 15:9; 30:35; 31:38). This Hebrew word is also used for the he-goat (Ex. 12:5; Lev. 4:23; Num. 28:15), and to denote a kid (Gen. 38:17, 20). Hence it may be regarded as the generic name of the animal as domesticated. It literally means "strength," and points to the superior strength of the goat as compared with the sheep. (2.) Heb. 'attud, only in plural; rendered "rams" (Gen. 31:10,12); he-goats (Num. 7:17-88; Isa. 1:11); goats (Deut. 32:14; Ps. 50:13). They were used in sacrifice (Ps. 66:15). This word is used metaphorically for princes or chiefs in Isa. 14:9, and in Zech. 10:3 as leaders. (Comp. Jer. 50:8.) (3.) Heb. gedi, properly a kid. Its flesh was a delicacy among the Hebrews (Gen. 27:9, 14, 17; Judg. 6:19). (4.) Heb. sa'ir, meaning the "shaggy," a hairy goat, a he-goat (2 Chr. 29:23); "a goat" (Lev. 4:24); "satyr" (Isa. 13:21); "devils" (Lev. 17:7). It is the goat of the sin-offering (Lev. 9:3, 15; 10:16). (5.) Heb. tsaphir, a he-goat of the goats (2 Chr. 29:21). In Dan. 8:5, 8 it is used as a symbol of the Macedonian empire. (6.) Heb. tayish, a "striker" or "butter," rendered "he-goat" (Gen. 30:35; 3


"""I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse"" is a line from what movie?"

The Godfather Quotes - 'I'm gonna make him an offer he won't refuse' ...Read More The Godfather Quotes   Michael Corleone: What I want… what’s most important to me is that I have a guarantee. No more attempts on my father’s life. Sollozzo: What guarantees could I give you, Mike? I’m the hunted one. I’ve missed my chance. You think too much of me, kid. I am not that clever. All I want is a truce. Michael: I have to go to the bathroom. Is that all right? Capt. McCluskey: You gotta go, you gotta go. [Michael gets up, but a suspicious Sollozzo probes Michael’s crotch, to Michael’s offense] Capt. McCluskey: I frisked him. He’s clean. Sollozzo: Don’t take too long… [Michael heads to the bathroom] Capt. McCluskey: [to Sollozzo] I frisked a thousand young punks. [Michael goes to bathroom gets the gun comes back to the table, Sollozo starts talking to him in Sicilian, Michael listens and tries to avoid eye contact, then suddenly he gets up and shoots both Sollozzo and McCluskey]   Sonny Corleone: Did he… did Clemenza tell you to drop the gun? Michael Corleone: Yeah, a million times.   [after Michael notices Apollonia Vitelli for the first time] Calo: [in Sicilian] In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns.   [speaking with the father of Apollonia, who he plans to marry] Michael Corleone: I apologize if I offended you. I’m a stranger in this country and I meant no disrespect to you or your daughter. I’m an American hiding in Sicily. My name is Michael Corleone. There are people who would pay a lot of money for that information, but then your daughter would lose a father, instead of gaining a husband.   [Sonny pays a visit to his sister Connie. He is surprised to find her subdued and evasive] Sonny Corleone: What’s the matter? Huh? What’s the matter? [he looks at her swollen face and understands what has happened. He pulls away to go after Carl but Connie tries to stop him] Connie: It was my fault! Sonny Corleone: Where is he? [Connie’s weeping with terror] Connie: Sonny, please. Sonny, it was my fault. Sonny it was my fault. I hit him. I started a fight with him. Please, Sonny… [Sonny, now under control, hushes her and kisses her forehead] Sonny Corleone: Okay… I’m just gonna get a doctor to come down and take a look at you. Connie: Sonny, please don’t do anything. Please don’t do anything. Please. Sonny Corleone: What’s the matter with you? What am I gonna do? Am I gonna make that baby an orphan before he’s born? Huh? Sonny Corleone: All right? [cut to Sonny beating up Carlo in the street]   [after Sonny beats up Carlo Rizzi for hitting Connie] Sonny Corleone: You touch my sister again, I’ll kill you.   Connie: Dinner’s on the table. Carlo Rizzi: I’m not hungry yet. Connie: Your food is on the table. It’s getting cold. Carlo Rizzi: I’ll eat out later. Connie: You just told me to make you dinner! Carlo Rizzi: Hey, vaffunculo, eh? Connie: Aw, vaffunculo you! [after which they have a huge fight]   [after told Sonny about her fight with her husband] Sonny Corleone: Son of a bitch. Son of a bitch! [on the drive to get to Connie’s, Sonny gets assassinated at the causeway toll booth]   [at midnight, Don Corleone walks into his office and finds Tom Hagen taking a drink] Don Corleone: Give me a drop. [Hagen hands the Don his glass] Don Corleone: My wife is crying upstairs. I hear cars coming to the house. Consigliere of mine, I think you should tell your Don what everyone seems to know. Tom Hagen: I didn’t tell Mama anything. I was just about to come up and wake you just now and tell you. Don Corleone: But you needed a drink first. [Hagen nods] Don Corleone: And now you’ve had your drink. Tom Hagen: They shot Sonny on the causeway. He’s dead. [the Don starts to cry] Don Corleone: I want no inquiries made. I want no acts of vengeance. I want you to arrange a meeting with the heads of the Five Families. This war stops now. [the Don gets up from his chair] Don Corleone: Call Bonasera. We need him now.   [at the funeral parlor embalming room] Don Corleone: Well, my friend, are you ready to do me this service? Bonasera: Yes. What do yo


What city is connected to its northern neighbors by the Golden Gate Bridge?

Golden Gate Bridge - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Golden Gate Bridge A+E Networks Introduction The dream of connecting the city of San Francisco to its neighbors across the Golden Gate Strait became a reality after WWI with the hiring of Chicago engineer Joseph Strauss. A special district was formed in 1923 to oversee the bridge’s formation, and after years of legal battles waged by the opposition, construction finally commenced in early 1933. Given the chance for steady employment amid the Great Depression, the crew braved treacherous conditions as the roadway and towers took shape over the open ocean. Opened to the public in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge has endured as an iconic landmark and a marvel of modern engineering. Google Following decades of public calls to connect the burgeoning metropolis of San Francisco to its neighbors across the mile-wide Golden Gate Strait, city engineer Michael O’Shaughnessy in 1919 was charged with finding someone capable of constructing a bridge at a reasonable cost. The job went to a Chicago-based engineer named Joseph Strauss, a drawbridge builder who believed he could complete the grand-scale project for a modest $25 to $30 million. After submitting his sketches for a cantilever-suspension hybrid span in June 1921, Strauss set about convincing the communities on the northern end of the strait that the bridge would be to their benefit. The project gained momentum in May 1923 when the state legislature passed the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District Act of California for the purpose of planning, designing and financing construction. By August 1925, the people of Marin, Sonoma, Del Norte and parts of Napa and Mendocino counties had agreed to join the district and offer their homes and businesses as collateral for securing funds. Despite the economic promises touted by its supporters, the project met fierce resistance from an array of business and civic leaders. Not only would the bridge impede the shipping industry and mar the bay’s natural beauty, they argued, it wouldn’t survive the sort of earthquake that had crippled the city in 1906. Years of litigation followed as opponents sought to block the formation of the district. Meanwhile the bridge’s famed design took shape through the efforts of Strauss’s talented team. Leon S. Moisseiff submitted a plan that scrapped the original hybrid design in favor of a suspension span capable of moving more than two feet laterally to withstand strong winds. Irving F. Morrow conceptualized the art deco towers, and later decided on a paint color he dubbed “international orange.” Charles Ellis worked out the complex engineering equations as the primary structural designer, though he was fired before construction began and didn’t receive proper credit until many years later. In November 1930, a measure passed to allow for the issuance of $35 million in bonds to pay for the project. However, the Bridge and Highway District struggled to find a financial backer amid the difficulties of the Great Depression, a problem exacerbated by years of expensive legal proceedings. Desperate, Strauss personally sought help from Bank of America President A.P. Giannini, who provided a crucial boost by agreeing to buy $6 million in bonds in 1932. Construction commenced on January 5, 1933, with the excavation of 3.25 million cubic feet of dirt to establish the bridge’s 12-story-tall anchorages. The crew consisted of virtually anyone capable of withstanding the physical rigors of the job, as out-of-work cab drivers, farmers, clerks lined up for the chance to earn steady wages as ironworkers and cement mixers. The attempt to build what would be the first bridge support in the open ocean proved an immense challenge. As a 1,100-foot trestle extended off the San Francisco side, divers plunged to depths of 90 feet through strong currents to blast away rock and remove detonation debris. The trestle was damaged when it was struck by a ship in August 1933 and again amid a powerful storm late in the year, setting construction back five months. When the towers were completed


If someone is in the Land of Nod, what are they doing?

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Freddie Mercury, 45, Lead Singer Of the Rock Band Queen, Is Dead - NYTimes.com Freddie Mercury, 45, Lead Singer Of the Rock Band Queen, Is Dead Published: November 25, 1991 LONDON, Nov. 24— Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the hard-rock group Queen, died today at his home in Kensington here. He was 45 years old. He died of bronchopneumonia resulting from AIDS, his publicity agent said. Mr. Mercury announced on Saturday that he had AIDS. As the lead singer and lyricist for Queen, Mr. Mercury helped to forge a hugely popular hybrid of hard-rock, pop, heavy-metal, cabaret and a hint of opera. In its mid-1970's heyday, the group created an image of playful decadence while fabricating elaborate studio productions on its albums, overdubbing multiple guitar and vocal lines. Mr. Mercury strutted and preened, by turns campy and almost militaristic, at the center of Queen's stage shows. A Group's Glory Days In one of Queen's definitive hits, "Bohemian Rhapsody," Mr. Mercury overdubbed his voice until it became a choir, with words like "Mama mia," "Galileo" and "Figaro" bouncing up and down the octaves. But he also sang dramatic solo vocals in hits like the ballad "We Are the Champions" and the mock-rockabilly song "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Queen thrived commercially from 1975, when "Killer Queen" appeared, to 1980, when the disco-style "Another One Bites the Dust" reached No. 1 on the pop-singles chart. Although Queen's commercial success waned in the 1980's, it was partly vindicated when the hook from "Under Pressure," its collaboration with David Bowie in 1982, was borrowed by the rapper Vanilla Ice for his hit single "Ice, Ice Baby." From Zanzibar to the World Stage He was one of a number of celebrities who had announced that they suffered from AIDS to try to increase the public's awareness of the disease. In a statement on the eve of his death, Mr. Mercury called on his fans around the world to join the fight against AIDS. Mr. Mercury, whose name was originally Frederick Bulsara, was born in Zanzibar, the son of a Government accountant. He rose to fame as the bravura singer for Queen, whose elaborate and occasionally bombastic songs made the group one of the most popular in the 1970's. In addition to recording with Queen, Mr. Mercury later released solo albums, including "The Great Pretender." In recent years, he lived a secluded life and resisted responding to persistent rumors that he had AIDS. "I felt it correct to keep this information private to date in order to protect the privacy of those around me," Mr. Mercury said in a statement on Saturday. "However, the time has now come for my friends and fans around the world to know the truth, and I hope that everyone will join with me, my doctors and all those worldwide in the fight against this terrible disease." A private cremation is to be held this week. Photo: Freddie Mercury (Agence France-Presse)


According to legend, what Lady rode naked through Coventry to protest high taxes?

Lady Godiva puppet to start journey from Coventry - BBC News BBC News Lady Godiva puppet to start journey from Coventry 29 July 2012 Close share panel Image caption Lady Godiva's journey to London will be powered by a team of cyclists Hundreds of people turned out to see the 6m-high puppet of Lady Godiva journey around Coventry, before being pedalled to London. The puppet left Coventry Cathedral and made her way to Broadgate where she was dressed in her embroidered coat. The coat was created by a team of textile and glass artists from across the West Midlands. The Godiva Awakes event is part of the London 2012 Festival . On Monday, the Lady Godiva puppet will begin her journey to London to celebrate the 2012 Games, powered by a team of cyclists. The legend of Lady Godiva Although famous for her naked horse ride through the streets of Coventry, the historical evidence linking the real Lady Godiva with the rider is unclear. Godiva was married to one of the 11th Century's most powerful noblemen, Leofric, and as a couple they gave generously to religious establishments. According to the legend, Leofric became so exasperated by his wife's pleas for him to reduce Coventry's taxes that he agreed - as long as she rode naked through the crowded marketplace, which she duly did . But the earliest surviving source of the story is the "Chronica of Roger of Wendover" - written more than 100 years after Godiva's death. The project represents the arts from the West Midlands region at the 2012 Games. Another 11 arts projects are representing Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England's other regions. According to legend, Godiva rode naked on horseback through Coventry in protest against high taxes, but this puppet was clothed. Visual artist Julia O'Connell designed the coat and appointed a team of artists from the West Midlands to work with her. Zandra Rhodes designed the slip dress used for the "awakening". The puppet is activated by four performers with Lady Godiva's head and eye movements being radio-controlled. A team of 100 cyclists will power the bike, called the Cyclopedia, in shifts on the week-long journey to London. It begins on Monday, when Godiva will travel to Rugby, Warwickshire. She will then go to Northampton, Milton Keynes, Luton, Hatfield and Waltham Abbey, arriving at Waltham Forest on 5 August.


What is Indiana Jones's real first name?

10 Awesome Indiana Jones Facts | Mental Floss 10 Awesome Indiana Jones Facts Image credit:  Like us on Facebook Twenty-seven years after we saw the first installment of the Indiana Jones series, the fourth movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull opens nationwide tomorrow. In honor of the occasion, we'll take a look at all the movies and tell you some stories you may not know about the Indy franchise. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 1. It Started with Bond Ambitions George Lucas wrote a story called "The Adventures of Indiana Smith" in 1973. While on vacation in Hawaii in 1977, he spoke with Steven Spielberg, who mentioned he always wanted to do a James Bond film . Lucas told him the Indiana Smith character was even better than James Bond, and that's how the collaboration between the two movie giants began. * 2. Tom Selleck Almost Starred in It Spielberg wanted to use Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones from the beginning, but Lucas rejected the idea, since he had already used Ford in American Grafitti and Star Wars. So Tom Selleck was chosen for the role. However, he dropped out to star in the television series Magnum, P.I. Selleck thought it would be a scheduling conflict, but filming on Raiders of the Lost Ark finished before Magnum went into production. Nick Nolte turned down the role also. Danny DeVito was the first choice for the character Sallah, but dropped out to do the TV show Taxi. 3. The Fourth Wall (it keeps out snakes) Indiana Jones is not the only one afraid of snakes . When Marion (Karen Allen) falls in the snake pit, you can see the reflection of a cobra in the glass wall between them. You can also see a glass wall between Indiana and the cobra in the original movie and videotape, but it was cleaned up for the DVD release. The Temple of Doom (1984) 4. Star Wars Tributes There are many Star Wars touches in The Temple of Doom. The name of the nightclub in Shanghai is Club Obi Wan. The sound effect you hear when the lava pit opens as they begin to sacrifice Willie is the sound of Darth Vader opening his light saber. The sound effect of the plane failure is the same sound effect used for the Millennium Falcon when it stalls in The Empire Strikes Back. And the vest that Indy wears in his palace room was made for Han Solo. * 5. Dan Akroyd has a Cameo? Part of the crew made cameo appearances. In the airport scene at the beginning of the movie, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, costume design Anthony Powell, and PR man Sid Ganis are missionaries. Executive producer George Marshall is a coolie pulling a rickshaw. Dan Akroyd (not a crew member) appears as an airport official who walks the cast to the plane. 6. An Elephant Almost Ruined the Movie The dress Kate Capshaw wore in the Shanghai nightclub scene was covered with rare vintage beads made in the '20s and '30s. The club scene was filmed last, but the dress also made an appearance during the camping scene, where an elephant began eating it! Since there were no extra beads to match, the costume department had to repair the dress as best as they could. The result was so tight that Capshaw had trouble moving in it when they filmed the nightclub scene. Costume designer Anthony Powell filled out insurance forms for the dress, citing the cause of the damage as "dress eaten by elephant". This was only the second movie for Capshaw , who has a masters degree in special education. Spielberg married Capshaw in 1991. The Last Crusade (1989) 7. Even the Rats were Insured The thousands of rats used in The Last Crusade were insured. The insurer wanted to know the minimum number of rats the scene could be shot with, and used the answer to write a policy with a "1,000 rat deductible." The cast was padded with another thousand mechanical rats. Their voices were enhanced with the sound effects of ....chicken voices! * 8. Lucas' Dog was his Inspiration At the end of the movie, Jones explains to his friend Sallah that his nickname Indiana came from his pet dog from long before. Sallah responds, "You were named after a dog?" and gets a great laugh out of it. But it's tru


"What is the ""national pastime"" of the United States?"

stumbleupon Email Comment The information is derived from those websites which are being browsed most in the United States of America. (The websites concerned with the individual sports are taken into consideration). The list shows which sports the people of a specific country watch and not necessarily the sports they play. #1. Football In America the term “Football” is basically used for the American Football. The competitions of the highest levels are organized under the NFL (the National Football League). It is particularly popular in specific areas of the United States which include the Southern areas (Texas, Florida) and the Western Areas (California). #2 Baseball Also known as the national pastime of the United States, Baseball is the most popular sport in the country. Speaking broadly there are two levels of competitions – the minor league baseball and the major league baseball or MLB. These league competitions are not only watched in the US but also around the world over. #3 Basketball After the baseball and the American Football the next most closely followed game in the United States is Basketball. The NBA (National Basketball Association), just like the MLB and the NFL are not only being watched in the US but are popular around the world. It is mostly popular in the eastern and the northern regions of the United States. #4 Hockey It is among the most popular sports in the US. #5 Soccer America is one of those very few countries where Soccer does not hold the top position in terms of popularity. Soccer is regarded as the most popular sports in the world in terms of viewership and participation although it is not that much popular in the US. However it is gaining popularity in the school based programs as about 380,000 boys and 340,000 girls participated in it during the 2008 as per the U.S Census. #6 Golf Golf is the sixth when it comes to popularity in the USA as Tiger Woods is the most popular Golfing athlete presently. #7 Tennis Next in line comes Tennis or Lawn Tennis. In this sport the US also has a great record. #8 Motorsports The Motorsports including auto-car and the motorcycle racing come next line in terms of it’s following among the people in the United States. #9 Pro Wrestling Wrestling comes next as the most popular in the United States. #10 Martial Arts The youngsters in the US are developing liking for the marital arts and that is why it has crept into the top 10 most popular sports in the United States. 243 Shares


"What actress once had ""Billy Bob"" tattooed on her arm?"

5 Star Parents Who Removed or Altered Their Tattoos | Celebrity Baby Scoop > 5 Star Parents Who Removed or Altered Their Tattoos 5 Star Parents Who Removed or Altered Their Tattoos Posted: February 19, 2014 Think before you ink! Some of our favorite celebrity parents have regretted their tattoos. From Angelina Jolie ‘s ‘Billy Bob’ tat, to Mark Wahlberg‘s multiple markings, let’s take a look at 5 celebrity parents who have altered or removed their ink. Malin Akerman: New mom Malin Akerman turned the permanent reminder of her failed marriage to Roberto Zincone into a tribute for her 10-month-old son Sebastian. Zincone filed for divorce from the Trophy Wife star, 35, just seven months after the couple welcomed their first child. Prior to the split, Malin had a large ‘Z’ tattooed onto her wrist in honor of her husband’s last name. But she altered the ink on February 15 during a trip to Jose Cordova at Miami Ink. “@josecordova thx for the beautiful tattoo 😉 #miamiink,” Malin captioned her new tattoo via Instagram . The Rock of Ages actress added an ‘S’ over the ‘Z’ to represent her son’s initials. Johnny Depp: Pirates of the Caribbean star and father-of-two, Johnny Depp , once dated actress Winona Ryder. During their whirlwind romance, the actor famously tattooed the words ‘Winona Forever’ to his right upper arm. Unfortunately the relationship did not last forever and when they split in 1993, Johnny changed the tattoo to read ‘Wino Forever.’ Angelina Jolie: Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie had ‘Billy Bob’ tattooed on her left shoulder. Prior to her engagement to Brad Pitt, the Salt actress was wed to Billy Bob Thornton from 2000 to 2003. She has since had the tattoo removed and covered with the coordinates of the birth places of their six children, adding an additional line with Brad’s birthplace. In turn, Billy Bob turned his ‘Angelina’ tattoo into an angel. Denise Richards: Mom-of-three Denise Richards once had ‘Charlie’ tattooed on the inside of her left ankle, in honor of her then-husband, Hollywood bad boy Charlie Sheen. After their divorce, ‘Charlie’ was transformed into a colorful fairy. Mark Wahlberg: While many enjoy looking at  Mark Wahlberg ‘s muscular and inked body, the Ted actor had the “six or seven” tattoos he’s gotten over the years removed. And the actor is taking things a step further – he’s including his two eldest children Ella, 10, and Michael, 7, in the process. “[All the tattoos] have meaning to me, but it’s both personal and professional,” Mark, also dad to Brendan, 5, and Grace, 3,  said . “I don’t want my kids getting tattoos,” he added. “And I wanted them to be [removed] by the time I did ‘The Fighter’ because putting make-up on and covering them up has always been a pain in the butt.” He added: “I’ve taken my two older kids to the procedure so they see how painful it is and what I have to go through.”


The Dardanelles separate two parts of what country?

Gallipoli campaign - All About Turkey Gallipoli campaign Dardanelles The Gallipoli campaign took place between April and December 1915 in an effort to take the Dardanelles from the Turkish Ottoman Empire (an ally of Germany and Austria) and thus force it out of the war. Some 60,000 Australians and 18,000 New Zealanders were part of a larger British force. Some 26,000 Australians and 7,571 New Zealanders were wounded; and 7,594 Australians and 2,431 NZs were killed. In numerical terms Gallipoli was a minor campaign but it took on considerable national and personal importance to the Australians and New Zealanders who fought there. The Gallipoli Campaign was Australia's and New Zealand's introduction to the Great War. Many Australians and New Zealanders fought on the Peninsula from the day of the landings (April 25, 1915) until the evacuation of 20 December 1915. The 25th April is the New Zealand equivalent of Armistice Day and is marked as the ANZAC day in both countries with Dawn Parades and other services in every city and town. Shops are closed in the morning. It is a very important day to Australians and New Zealanders for a variety of reasons that have changed and transmuted over the years. World War I Turkey ( Ottoman Empire then) came into the war by the end of October 1914, which had not yet recovered from its wars of 1911 to 1913. Turkey 's treasury was empty. Its leader, a thirty-three year-old military officer and national hero, Enver Pasha, saw the war in Europe as an opportunity for Turkey to take back lands that had been absorbed by the Russian Empire. Enver dreamed of reinvigorating Turkey 's empire. And Enver feared that if Britain, France and Russia won against Germany and Austria-Hungary, they might deprive Turkey of more of its empire. So he decided to take Turkey into the war on the side of Germany. Ottoman Government ordered two battleships to England just before the war broke out and paid for them. But close relationship between Turkey and Germany scared the Allies and thus Britain decided to not to deliver those battleships which have already been paid. This caused an uproar among the Turks against Britain and their friends. This would be a great opportunity for Enver Pasha to use it against the Allies. Turkey cooperated with two German warships in the bombardment of two Russian seaports: Odessa and Nikolayev. Russia responded three days later, on November 2, by declaring war on Turkey . France declared against Turkey on November 5, and so too did Britain. And Britain found this an opportune time to annex Cyprus and Egypt, lands that had been nominally a part of Turkey 's empire while under British authority. Turkey closed the straits ( Bosphorus and Dardanelles ) between the Mediterranean and Black Seas , preventing Russia from exporting her wheat or receiving shipments of materials from her allies. To protect its oil wells in the Middle East, Britain moved a military force up the Persian Gulf to Iraq, where it began engaging Turkish forces. And in December, Turkey began an assault into Russia's Caucasus Mountains. Frustration came with Turkey 's failed offensive against the Russians in the Caucasus Mountains. In a five-day battle ending January 3, the Russians smashed Turkey 's offensive, and of the 95,000 men that Turkey sent on the offensive only 18,000 returned, about 50,000 of them having frozen to death. The shocked Turkish people wondered who to blame for this disaster. Gallipoli Campaign Meanwhile Winston Churchill, responsible of the navy at that time, planned an offensive against Gallipoli to capture Dardanelles , open a secure passage for the navy on their way to Istanbul , capital of the Ottoman Government . Allies gathered their battleships in front of Dardanelles Straight under the command of Admiral De Robeck. The Allied fleet chasing the German warships blockaded the Dardanelles , began bombarding the Turkish batteries at the entrance to the Straits on 3rd November 1914. This bombardment continued intermittently until 12th March 1915. Naval Battle On 17th March they sent some boats i


Who were the workers at Willy Wonka's chocolate factory?

Behind the scenes at the real life Willy Wonka chocolate factory! Never before seen photos reveal what life was like for 19th century Rowntree's workers | Daily Mail Online Behind the scenes at the real life Willy Wonka chocolate factory! Never before seen photos reveal what life was like for 19th century Rowntree's workers It looks like someone has sneaked in to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory and secretly taken some photographs. But this is the real life Rowntree's factory - a dream job for anyone with a sweet tooth. The confectionary company has now come up with a sweet idea to try and prompt former women workers to come forward to help in the firm's 150th anniversary celebrations. The firm, now owned by Nestle, wants staff from the 1930s and ‘40s to contribute to a book about life in the famous factory. Rowntree's workers at the 'setting centres for enrobing' where sweets - a mechanical way of dipping sweets. In their plain white uniforms the woman concentrate intently on the yummy job at hand Eyes on the almonds, gentlemen! Men in the almond paste department carefully cut marzipan with pastry cutters, much of the work was done by hand before machines were used to do the hard work Elbow deep in treats! The employees diligently sort through mounds and mounds of almonds and pack chocolates in this photo taken from 1913 A sticky job: Men boil fruit for the firm's famous Fruit Pastilles, pictured here in the 1880s. The cellars were commonly used for manufacturing at the factory until 1890. The pictures have recently been discovered and show what life was like in the earlier days of chocolate production from the 19th century onwards. The Quaker-driven Rowntree family provided their workforce with numerous things that set them apart from other employers in the Victorian era. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Staff there enjoyed a library, ballroom, village, school rooms, theatre, swimming pool, bank, dentist, allotment and sports ground as well as other amenities. The photographs that have now been released include previously unseen ones that have just been discovered. Dating back to the 1870s, they show many scenes including men boiling fruit for the firm's famous fruit pastels. There are pictures of rows of women workers sorting through almonds and chocolates, men cutting marzipan, and enormous slabs of chocolate in storage. There are pictures showing huge stacks of bags containing cocoa beans and men neading molten sugar - all that is missing are Willy Wonka's Oompa Loompas. No trying any! Women pack boxes with chocolates in 1920. These women would have been on piece time pay and were not allowed to continue working for the firm when they married. Hot hands: Men knead molten sugar by hand before the First World War began and many were called up to serve in the armed forces. These sugar slabs were for making into Cracknel. On guard! These men were kept away from the sweets to deal with the heavy responsibility of maintaining the factory power plant in 1870. The site was prone to flooding The final step: Before being sent out to shops and hungry customers, the confections were treated by workers in the 'Finishing Off Counter Packing Room' There is also a picture from the 1920s of a job interview with a young female hopeful who has taken her mother along. To celebrate the 150th anniversary a book of memories is being written, and former staff members are being urged to come forward. Neil Hanson, who is writing the book, said: 'I am looking for women workers who were at Rowntree's during the 1930s or 40s - or their relatives. 'I've already found some wonderful stories and I'm sure there are many more. 'The idea is to tell the stories from this time which was when women's roles in the home and in the workplace were going through a major transformation. 'The Rowntrees were led by their Quaker beliefs and were at the forefront of letting women break the glass ceiling and become supervisors. What a selection process! Seen here is a woman coming for a job interview in the early 1920s. Parents would attend int


Meaning Of A Yellow Rose, Pictures Of Yellow Roses, Yellow Roses Symbolize Meaning Of A Yellow Rose What Do Yellow Roses Symbolize? The meaning of a yellow rose stands for joy and happiness, but most of all yellow roses mean friendship. And the meaning of yellow roses are very special because it's asociated with true friendship. A true friend is so important to people of all ages; it's like a gift from God. Pictures Of Yellow Roses Golden Years Rose Friends bring so much sunshine and brightness to our lives so it is very appropriate that yellow roses symbolize friends and friendships. So if you were wondering, "what do yellow roses mean', here you have the true meaning of yellow roses. Because yellow roses mean so much to our friends and family, I have put together a yellow roses list with some photos, pictures of yellow roses and detailed information on yellow roses that are the most popular and the most beautiful. So if you want to send yellow roses or grow fresh yellow roses to surprise your friends with or celebrate your friendship with someone special, the Golden Celebration Rose is a wonderful yellow rose to plant in your garden. Meaning of a Yellow Rose Golden Shower Rose Golden Shower Rose is one of the most popular yellow climbers ever introduced. It is still widely sold and found in long established gardens. Click on the link below for a picture of this wonderful yellow climbing rose with detailed information. Golden Shower Rose, Best Yellow Climber Rosa banksiae 'Lutea', Lady Banks Rose In gardens that are fortunate enough to provide the warm climates that suits it, the Rosa banksiae Lutea, will give you one of the most beautiful displays of any spring-flowering plant. In a sunny spot it will flower prolifically, with cascades of blossoms, providing one of the most dazzling sights. Click on the link below for a picure of this fantastic yellow rose with detailed information. Rosa banksiae Lutea, Lady Banks Rose, An Old Yellow Rose Golden Wings Rose The soft colored, large single flowers of the Golden Wings rose may look delicate, but this sturdy shrub rose has a very trouble free constitution. Click on the link below for a great picture of this lovely yellow rose. Golden Wings Rose, a pale yellow rose Here is a nice list of more Meanings of a Yellow Rose discriptions, and other roses of color.


What unit is used to measure the purity of gold?

karat | gold measurement | Britannica.com gold measurement electrum Karat, also spelled Carat, a measure of the fineness (i.e., purity) of gold . It is spelled carat outside the United States but should not be confused with the unit used to measure the weight of gems, also called carat . A gold karat is 1/24 part, or 4.1667 percent, of the whole, and the purity of a gold alloy is expressed as the number of these parts of gold it contains. Thus, an object that contains 16 parts gold and 8 parts alloying metal is 16-karat gold, and pure gold is 24-karat gold. This system of indicating the relative proportion of gold originated with a medieval coin called a mark . A mark weighed 24 carats (in this case, the carat was the same as that used in the weighing of gems and was theoretically equal to the weight of the seed of the coral tree). Pure gold could not be used to produce marks because it was too soft, so copper or other metals were added to produce a hard alloy; the purity of the coin was then expressed by the proportion of its carat weight that was actually contributed by gold. Learn More in these related articles: in gold processing: Assaying In the jewelry industry, gold content is specified by karat. Pure gold is designated 24 karats; therefore, each karat is equal to 4.167 percent gold content, so that, for example, 18 karats equals 18 × 4.167, or 75 percent gold. “Fineness” refers to parts per thousand of gold in an alloy; e.g., three-nines fine would correspond to gold of 99.9 percent purity. 2 References found in Britannica Articles Assorted Reference Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: July 20, 1998 URL: https://www.britannica.com/technology/karat Access Date: January 18, 2017 Share


"What cult leader was inspired by the Beatles' song ""Helter Skelter""?"

Charles Manson and Helter Skelter | The Beatles Bible Charles Manson and Helter Skelter Charles Manson and Helter Skelter 1 2 3 Next One of the darkest aspects of The Beatles' career was the misguided belief, by the psychopathic murderer Charles Manson and his 'Family' of followers, that the group's songs incited violence and depicted armageddon. Look at the songs: songs sung all over the world by the young love. It ain't nothin' new... It's written in... Revelation, all about the four angels programming the holocaust... the four angels looking for the fifth angel to lead the people into the pit of fire... right out to Death Valley. It's all in black and white, in the White Album - white, so there ain't no mistakin' the color. Charles Manson Charles Milles Manson was born on 12 November 1934. He became leader of the "Manson Family" - a collection of followers - towards the end of the 1960s. The members of this group carried out a number of murders, which included the killing of film director Roman Polanski's actress wife Sharon Tate, under the instruction of Manson. It was upsetting. I mean, I knew Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate and - God! - it was a rough time. It stopped everyone in their tracks because suddenly all this violence came out in the midst of all this love and peace and psychedelia. It was pretty miserable, actually, and everyone got really insecure - not just us, not just the rockers, but everyone in LA felt: 'Oh, God, it can happen to anybody.' Thank God they caught the bugger. Ringo Starr Anthology Manson first heard The Beatles during their first visit to the United States in February 1964. At the time he was serving a prison sentence for attempting to cash a forged US Treasury check. He was taught to play the guitar by a fellow inmate, and quickly became obsessed with The Beatles. He was released in March 1967 at the age of 32, and in the summer left the San Francisco area with a group of followers in an old school bus. After The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour was released in November that year, Manson adopted the name to refer to the Family's geographical and psychological movements in the bus. In later years Manson became inspired by a belief in " Helter Skelter ," a term taken from The Beatles' song of the same name, which signified an apocalyptic race war he believed would arise between blacks and whites. As well as the music of The Beatles, Manson's scenario was also inspired by the New Testament's Book of Revelation. His first known use of the term was at a campfire gathering of the Family on New Year's Eve 1968, at their base at Myers Ranch near California's Death Valley. By February 1969, Helter Skelter had developed into a scenario in which Manson and the Family would create an album which they believed would trigger the conflict and inspire America's white youths to join the Family. He believed that black men, deprived of white women, would commit violent crimes in frustration, resulting in murderous rampages and a swiftly-escalating conflict between racial groups. Although The Beatles' song Helter Skelter referred to a harmless funfair slide, for Manson it encapsulated the chaos which he foretold. He also found references to the imagined apocalypse in a number of other songs, many of which appeared on the White Album. In Manson's mind, The Beatles's songs included a number of coded messages and hidden meanings. Manson wasn't alone in finding hidden - often non-intended or non-existent - meanings in The Beatles' songs. After all, John Lennon 's Glass Onion had positively encouraged them. However, Manson's interpretations had abhorrent and devastating consequences way beyond the intentions of the songs' creators. Like, Helter Skelter is a nightclub. Helter Skelter means confusion. Literally. It doesn't mean any war with anyone. It doesn't mean that those people are going to kill other people. It only means what it means. Helter Skelter is confusion. Confusion is coming down fast. If you don't see the confusion coming down fast, you can call it what you wish. It's not my conspiracy. It is not my


What animal's foot is considered a good luck charm?

Why is a rabbit's foot considered good luck? | Reference.com Why is a rabbit's foot considered good luck? A: Quick Answer Superstitious people may consider a rabbit's foot to be a good luck charm due to centuries-old belief that this specific anatomical item provides some sort of totemic protection against harm. There is evidence that humans as far back as the first century B.C.E. believed that rabbits were associated with good luck. There is also evidence that African folk magic included a belief in positive effects that could be imparted by a rabbit's foot.


What fruit, native to southeast Asia, is considered to be the world's smelliest?

This Is the World's Smelliest Fruit - Home » News & Notes » This Is the World’s Smelliest Fruit This Is the World’s Smelliest Fruit The Durian may look like a cross between a pineapple and a cantaloupe, but beware — it’s unlike any fruit you’ve ever eaten. In fact, many foodies considered the fruit the worst tasting — and smelling — in the world. The smell of a Durian has been compared with sewage, vomit and skunk spray. It’s almost impossible to find in the United States, but in its native Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia it’s considered a delicacy. In many cities in southeast Asia, the Durian is made into ice cream, candy, pancakes, rice and even chips.


What force keeps the moon in orbit around Earth?

What Keeps the Moon in its Orbit around the Earth? The Forces Which Keep the Moon in Orbit written by: VinceSummers•edited by: RC Davison •updated: 10/17/2014 The Moon has orbited Earth untold times. Why is it the Moon doesn't neither crashes into the Earth nor flies off into deep space? What keeps the Moon in orbit? What are the forces that enable it to do so? slide 1 of 5 Gravity and Newton   The beautiful glowing Moon—our night-light with its specular brightness in various shades of gray—is held in orbit by the same forces that keep the planets and the comets in their orbits. It is the same force that enables the careful positioning of communications satellites encircling the Earth. That powerful force is gravity. Newton’s Law of Gravitation states, F = G (m1m2)/r2, where F is the force, G is the gravitational constant (6.6730 x 10-11 m3/kg-s2), m1 and m2 are the masses of two interacting objects (in this instance, the Earth and Moon), and r is the distance between them. slide 2 of 5 How Much Force? The masses of the Earth and of the Moon are approximately 5.9736 x 1024 kg and 7.3477 x 1022 kg, respectively. The distance between Earth’s center and the Moon varies slightly, but is approximately 3.8440 x 108 m. This means the force due to gravity between the Earth and the Moon averages, F = (6.6730 x 10-11)(5.9736 x 1024)(7.3477 x 1022) / (3.8440 x 108)2 where the units have been left off for the sake of space. The result is, F = 1.9822 x 1020 kg-m/sec2 = 1.9822 x 1020 Newtons slide 3 of 5


Capellini, Tagliatelle and Ditalini are types of what?

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