What are you afraid to ask?
What is fracking?
According to EnergyFromShale.org Hydraulic Fracturing is a drilling technique used for extracting oil or natural gas from deep underground shale rock formations. A well is drilled vertically to the desired depth, then turns 90 degrees and continues horizontally for several thousand feet into the shale which is believed to contain the trapped natural gas and oil. A mix of water, sand and other top- secret chemicals are pumped into the well at high pressure in order to create fissures in the shale through which the gas can escape.
What is gluten?
Gluten is a protein found in grains A including wheat, barley and rye. According to Women’s Health on Nov. 6, 2010, Gluten is commonly found in a myriad of processed food products, from soups and salad dressings to pastas and breads. It is used as a thickening agent, which is why it is found in so many processed foods. Celiac disease is associated with gluten, as it is where the body rejects gluten as an invader and triggers an immune response. According to the same aforementioned article, about one in 133 Americans are affected by some sort of gluten sensitivity.
How does the Electoral College work?
Under the Electoral College system, each state is given electors during a presidential election. According to americanprosperity.com, each state gets a number of electors, which is equal to the number of senators and representatives the state has in the United States legislature. Three additional electors were added to represent the nation’s capital. In most elections, the electors will vote for the candidates that the people chose through the popular vote. Because of the Electoral College system, the president can actually gain control of the White House without winning the popular vote because they won the Electoral College. The most recent election this has happened in was in 2000 with George. W Bush running against Al Gore.
What is going on in Ukraine?
Ukraine is the key to Russian political and economic power in Eurasia. According to Business Insider on Jan. 24, 2014 in “Why Ukraine is Important,” by Adam Taylor, Ukraine has many major gas pipelines that run through the country, which is an appealing asset that Russia wants. However, the oppression the people of Ukraine face from the political leadership in Russia, especially from President Vladimir Putin, is a violation of human rights and democracy. It is important to care about the Ukraine situation, but the better question is how to act on it.
Why is the sky blue?
According to thespaceplace. nasa.gov, blue light has the shortest wavelengths compared to other variations of light. When the blue waves hit the atmosphere of the Earth, they are scattered in all directions more so than the other colored wavelengths; therefore, the sky appears blue most of the time.
What is CGI?
Computer-generated imagery is A the use of computer graphics to create images on a screen that would be difficult to create in a real life environment. Computer- generated imagery is used in films, TV programs, video games and printed media. Some films that use CGI include, The Matrix, Jurassic Park, and Avatar. CGI is used because of its high quality display, and is more visually appealing according to sciencedaily.com.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is an electronic currency A that was created by an unknown person under the alias of Satoshi Nakamoto. Around the world, people are using software programs that follow a mathematical formula to produce bitcoins. As stated by coindesk.com, Bitcoin’s most important characteristic, and the thing that makes it different from conventional money, is that it is decentralized. No single institution controls the bitcoin network. Bitcoin is not based on gold, but rather solely based on mathematics. The current exchange rate is $497.51 for 1 Bitcoin.
What is Obamacare?
Obamacare, formally known as The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, is an act that was passed in order to reform our nation’s medical insurance system. According to Obamacarefacts. org, previously, people could be denied health coverage on the basis of past medical conditions, gender and ability to complete the necessary paperwork, among many others. With Obamacare, health coverage including new rights, benefits and protections will now be offered to all people in the United States.
How does nuclear energy work?
As stated by energy.gov, nuclear power plants create electricity by boiling water and creating steam, which turns turbines that create electricity. The heat is created through fission, the separation of the atoms in uranium inside a nuclear reactor. Hard water is used to cool the water, creating steam. Uranium is an unstable chemical, and once an atom is split it releases neutrons, hitting other atoms and cause a chain reaction. Uranium comes in long, vertical tubes added to the reactor in bundles.
Does it really hurt dogs to eat chocolate?
Yes, it does. According to Dog Owner’s Digest in May 2007, chocolate contains theobromine, a chemical found naturally in cocoa beans. This chemical stimulates the nervous system and can cause epileptic seizures and death in dogs.
