global education

What happens on a balk?

The penalty for a balk provides that if a batter reaches first base safely on a hit or error, base on balls, or otherwise on a pitch on which a balk is c...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

technology trends

Can you eat fish from backyard pond?

It makes one wonder, are pond fish safe to eat? The answer is yes and no. Like rivers and lakes, ponds provide an excellent source of food in the fishing...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

health

Did Rocky or Apollo win the first fight?

The first film ends with Rocky losing, by judges' decision, his fight against the heavyweight champ Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers)—but winning a more ...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

environmental reporting

What does G mean in drug slang?

G is the name given to the drugs GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) and GBL (gamma butyrolactone). Other names include G, Gina, Liquid E and Liquid ecstasy. GHB...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

public affairs

Where is Chloe wine made?

Based in Northern California, Georgetta sources grapes from prized vineyards across the world's preeminent growing regions to craft ultra-premium, a...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

public affairs

Why do thoroughbreds bite?

Biting is a part of that testing out their environment. Some babies even like the reaction they get when they bite, like it's a game. It can be play...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

policy

Can veterans be drafted?

Veterans, generally exempt from service in peacetime draft. Immigrants and dual nationals in some cases may be exempt from U.S. military service dependin...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

policy

Is it normal to get your period at age 11?

Most young people will have their first periods when they're between 11 and 14½, but anywhere from 9-16 years is considered normal. Periods are like...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

global education

What happens when a banshee cries?

banshee, Irish Bean Sidhe, Scots Gaelic Ban Sith, (“woman of the fairies”) supernatural being in Irish and other Celtic folklore whose mournful “keening,...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

environmental reporting

How alkenes are formed?

Alkenes are generally prepared through β elimination reactions, in which two atoms on adjacent carbon atoms are removed, resulting in the formation of a ...

Published: Jan 25, 2026