Who named China?

China, the name in English for the country, was derived from Portuguese in the 16th century, and became common usage in the mid 19th century. It is believ...

Do nursing sharks bite?

Nurse sharks are, for the most part, harmless to humans. However, the slow-moving bottom dwellers, who have strong jaws filled with thousands of tiny, ser...

Does coffee cause halitosis?

When coffee beans are roasted, sulfur-containing aroma compounds form. Along with the acid content in coffee, these compounds can produce bad breath. Coff...

Is Bo Peep a real toy?

Bo Peep is a fictional character appearing in the Disney—Pixar Toy Story franchise. The character is primarily voiced by Annie Potts. She appears in the f...

What are the types of epic?

There are two types of epic: (1) primary or oral epic and (2) secondary or literary epic. Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are primary epics. Virgil's ...