Category: Life

Who invented the first bows and arrows? People in Africa invented hunting bows and arrows, probably about 64,000 years ago. Some of the earliest arrowheads come from South Africa. What is the origin of the bow and arrow? The origins of the bow and arrow are prehistoric; bone arrow points dating to 61,000 years ago…

Why German tanks are gray? At the start of the conflict, Germans used very simple patterns of camouflage. All vehicles were painted in gray Panzergrau color (RAL 7021). With experience gained on battlefields across the Europe, it became clear that additional camouflage would be necessary. At first, tank crews used… When did Germans stop using…

Do Muslims take off their shoes to pray? It is appropriate to remove one’s shoes before entering the prayer area at a mosque, so that the floors and carpets aren’t covered with dirt — after all, that is where people pray. Is it OK to pray with socks on? No, it is not haraam praying…

Does the US use instant-runoff voting? In practice, there are several ways this can be implemented and variations exist; instant-runoff voting (IRV) and single transferable vote (STV) are the general types of ranked-choice voting systems used in the United States. RCV was used by all voters in four states in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential…

What AI systems does Tony Stark have? J.A.R.V.I.S. Assistant 1: J.A.R.V.I.S. (Just A Rather Very Intelligent System) was the first AI assistant created by Tony Stark, and it was the only one with a male voice. It’s programmed to speak with a British accent and a tone of a calm and polite Englishman. How many…

Can MH370 ever be found? Despite air and sea searches of vast stretches of the Indian Ocean, the aircraft and its passengers has never been found. A recent memorial reminds that MH370 is not the only missing aircraft out there. Why can’t they find Malaysia Airlines flight 370? The pilot in command of missing Malaysian…

Can threads be made in wood? Threading wood is very easy but you need to make sure that your thread is perpendicular to the surface of the hole. Unlike threading metal, here we do not want to use oil — as it will prevent the super glue from adhering to the wood fibers. Can you…

Which is more important the idea or the execution of the idea? Execution Tests the Idea An idea acts as a seed and could become the next big thing. For the idea to thrive, it is important for it to be executed the right way. Otherwise, it will only be a notion or a mere…

Should I record with noise gate? Audio Gating During Mixing When in a recording studio, it’s not recommended to use a noise gate before committing to audio tape or to the computer’s memory, unless you’re dealing with a scenario like heavily distorted guitar in which case you’ll probably use a gate. Should you use a…

Is Heidegger relevant today? The result is that “Heidegger” is now a minor academic industry in many American humanities departments, even as he remains relatively unappreciated by most professional philosophers. What is Heidegger’s view on technology? Heidegger strongly opposes the view that technology is “a means to an end” or “a human activity.” These two…