What is alto and tenor clef? The tenor clef is used for the upper register of several instruments that usually use bass clef (including cello, bassoon, and trombone), while the alto is mostly only used by the viola. What is…
How do you determine if a function is convex or concave Hessian? We can determine the concavity/convexity of a function by determining whether the Hessian is negative or positive semidefinite, as follows. if H(x) is positive definite for all x…
What word means to annoy? Some common synonyms of annoy are harass, harry, pester, plague, tease, and worry. While all these words mean “to disturb or irritate by persistent acts,” annoy implies disturbing one’s composure or peace of mind by…
Are there zombies in Japan? They’re Foreign. Just like vampires, werewolves, and several other horror beasties, the zombie is not native to Japan. Japanese interactions with the undead are limited to spirits, certain yokai, and sometimes the Chinese Jiangshi (hopping…
What was the Avignon papacy and why did it occur? The Avignon Papacy (1309-1378) was a period of time when the papal residence was moved from Rome to Avignon. Pope Clement V feared the unruly cardinals in Rome, and thus…
Is a virus a living thing or non living thing? First seen as poisons, then as life-forms, then biological chemicals, viruses today are thought of as being in a gray area between living and nonliving: they cannot replicate on their…
Did Hawkwind become Motorhead? Fed up with his erratic behaviour, the band dismissed the bass player replacing him with their long-standing friend and former Pink Fairies guitarist Paul Rudolph. Lemmy then teamed up with another Pink Fairies guitarist, Larry Wallis,…
How many T-72 does India have? About 25,000 T-72 tanks have been built, and refurbishment has enabled many to remain in service for decades. It has been widely exported and has seen service in 40 countries and in numerous conflicts….
Can a girl be a thot? A thot originates as an offensive slang term for a woman who is seen as loose, easy, attention-seeking, and trashy. It is short for that ho (“whore”) over there. How would you define a…
What are the signs and symptoms of leptospirosis? In humans, Leptospirosis can cause a wide range of symptoms, including: High fever. Headache. Chills. Muscle aches. Vomiting. Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) Red eyes. Abdominal pain. What viral disease is transmitted…