Why Is Massachusetts a Commonwealth and Not a State?
You’re about to uncover why Massachusetts stands out as a Commonwealth, not just any state. It’s a tale woven with historical threads and a dash of legal mystique. You’ll see…
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Why aren’t there basements in the south?
Basements are not a common feature in the South because in southern states the water table is very close to the surface of the ground, making any basement extremely susceptible…
Is there pumpkin in pumpkin spice?
There generally is no pumpkin in pumpkin spice (a.k.a pumpkin pie spice). The name comes from pumpkin spice giving pumpkin pie its distinct flavor, not its ingredients. Recently, some companies…
Why are Israelis called Zionists?
The term “Zionist” comes from the Hebrew word “Tziyonut,” which means “return to Zion.” Zion is a hill in Jerusalem that is considered to be the holy mountain of the…
Why is it called the Coronavirus?
The name coronavirus comes from the physical appearance of the virus. Under a microscope, a coronavirus is covered with pointy structures that look similar to a crown, or corona. It’s…
What company makes funeral hearses?
The chassis of funeral hearses (aka funeral coaches) in America are mostly made by Cadillac, Buick, and Lincoln, although no company has a dedicated hearse division. Since the 1990’s most…
Where is the hottest place on Earth?
There are different types of temperature measurements so it depends on which type of measurement we are talking about when answering this question. I found records for air temperature, land…
What does the “MS” in MSNBC stand for?
MSNBC and its website, MSNBC.com were founded in 1996 in a partnership between Microsoft (MS) and NBC, hence the network’s name, MSNBC. Microsoft initially invested about $500 million in 1996 for in…
Can I use bar soap to wash my hair instead of shampoo?
Hand soap can be used as a shampoo, but you may not like the results. Before the invention of shampoo, regular ole’ soap was used for everything from cleaning hair…
What is the difference between refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, emigrants, and migrants?
These terms are often used to mean the same thing, but each has a distinct meaning that carries different international consequences and obligations. REFUGEE A refugee is a person that…