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…
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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…
What is the average response time to 911 calls?
The national average response time to 911 calls is about between 10 and 19 minutes, depending on what source of data you believe. Every 911 call isn’t treated the same, though….
Where did the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs come from?
It’s very bizarre that rabbits and colored eggs are used to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, especially since rabbits don’t lay eggs. There are a few different theories on the…
Who was Saint Patrick and Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick‘s Day is the celebration of the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and Irish culture in general. But who is St. Patrick? St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He…
Why does February (usually) only have 28 days?
You can thank the ancient Romans and their superstitions for February sometimes only having 28 days. Though records of early Roman calendars are hard to come by, legend has it…