Was Thayer the killer in The Lying Game? Don’t say I didn’t warn you… It’s Thayer (Christian Alexander)! Yes, shortly after Emma (Alexandra Chando) stomped on his heart — I’ll get to that later, I promise — he pulled a…
Is Crimea part of Russia or Ukraine? Russia formally annexed Crimea on 18 March, incorporating the Republic of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol as the 84th and 85th federal subjects of Russia. Despite its annexation, Crimea was considered…
What is an HCD loan? By administering programs that provide grants and loans (from both state and federal housing programs), HCD creates rental and homeownership opportunities for Californians from all walks of life, including veterans, seniors, young families starting out,…
Did Blindspot get Cancelled? NBC’s formerly-thriving thriller, Blindspot, lands a fifth and final season at NBC. Blindspot, NBC’s inventive crime drama, appeared to be on the verge of solving its last tattoo case. – At least, that’s what the network’s…
What are the stages of a flu? A bout of the flu typically follows this pattern: Days 1–3: Sudden appearance of fever, headache, muscle pain and weakness, dry cough, sore throat and sometimes a stuffy nose. Day 4: Fever and…
Who won the Duke basketball game last night? Duke has three straight scoring possessions. 6:37 p.m.: Paolo Banchero gets a putback dunk to give Duke a 6-0 run and bring the score to 11-10….First half: Duke 41, UNC 39. Duke…
What are soft peppermints made of? MADE WITH 100% PURE CANE SUGAR We believe in simple pleasures. Each mint is handcrafted using 100% pure cane sugar – never corn syrup. Are bobs soft peppermints vegan? Bob’s Sweet Stripes Soft Peppermint…
Why Is Casablanca a Spanish name? The Portuguese mariners came to call the city “Casa Branca” ([kazɐ’bɾɐ̃kɐ] White House) in place of Anfa. The present name, “Casablanca,” which is the Spanish version (pronounced [ka̠sa̠ˈβ̞la̠ŋka̠]), came when the Kingdom of Portugal…
Is the Power Plate effective? In another study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, researchers found that elderly people who were not able to participate in traditional exercise saw muscle strengthening and speed-of-movement benefits from using the…
Is salix caprea invasive? Salix caprea is one of many native and invasive willows found in the Great Lakes Basin, all of which have similar impacts. What does a Salix plant look like? First soft, silver-white catkins emerge (which is…