Social Science Questions & Answers

African royalty first used umbrellas to shield themselves from the hot rays of the sun (The God). To open one in shade was considered as an insult of Sun God. To open it indoors must have been worse, probably punishable by the God. Today, it is considered UNLUCKY.

A new study has authenticated the phrase “cry crocodile tears”, by discovering that crocodiles really do weep while eating — but it is purely physiological reasons that makes them bawl. A University of Florida researcher observed and videotaped four confined caimans and three alligators, both close relatives of the crocodile, while eating on a spit of dry land at Florida’s …

Yes; Allah is God the Creator, the same God of the Christians and Jews. Allah is just the Arabic word for God and does not symbolize a different god. So, when the Christians and Jews that speak Arabic call on God, they say “Allah”. There are Muslim leaders who refuse to use the name God, and this certainly can cause …

The tallith, a shawl worn by men during prayers, and the yarmulke, or kipa, is both used in Judaism, the Jewish religion.

Grey marketing is a trade of something legal but through unofficial and unauthorised distribution channels. In contrast, black marketing is a trade of illegal goods or services through illegal channels. The grey market of goods is to import and sell products through market channels which are not authorized by the manufacturers. It occurs when the prices of a product differ …

Star Wars is a series of science fiction movies depicting events taking place in a fictional galactic empire filled with a mysterious force. The Siths and the Jedi are two cult-like orders in the galaxy, and are enemies. The Jedi are the guardians of peace and justice in the empire. In order to become a Jedi, one should succeed in …

Yellow roses indicate friendship as the bright, sunny colour of yellow roses evokes a feeling of warmth and happiness. The warm feelings associated with the yellow rose are often akin to those shared with a true friend.

It depends on the animal and the environmental conditions, especially temperature, but it usually takes several weeks to several months.

It must have been a very intelligent human who looked at a sheep walking past and thought of the use its fleece might have! Although the oldest surviving textile made out of wool is around 3,500 years old, the oldest fine woolen fabric dates to the fifth century BC (about 2,500 years ago) and was found in an ancient Greek …

Learning how to write a love letter isn’t difficult. Once you gather your thoughts and follow these simple steps to express the way you feel in a love letter you’ll know how to do it. Difficulty: Average Time Required: 1 hour Here’s How: 1. Clear your desk and your mind of distractions. If you love someone enough to craft this …