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Is plastid a cell organelle?

Score: 5/5 (19 votes) Organelles, called plastids, are the main sites of photosynthesis in eukaryotic cells. ... Primary plastids are found in most algae and plants, and secondary, more-complex plastids are typically found in plankton, such as diatoms and dinoflagellates.Are all plastids organelles?...

09 Feb 2026 1,263 views

// science and discovery

Did simba kill mufasa?

Score: 4.8/5 (11 votes) The death of the king is one of the most iconic moments in all of Disney: after saving son Simba from a stampede of wildebeest, Mufasa is sent falling to his death by scheming brother Scar. For the most part, Mufasa is one of the most consistent elements between versions of T...

09 Feb 2026 1,522 views

// health and wellbeing

Can vampires see their reflection?

Score: 4.4/5 (17 votes) According to the mythos, vampires are unable to see their reflection in mirrors, and, surprisingly, the reason why is because of how mirrors used to be constructed. ... That simple layer of silver is what kept vampires from being able to see their faces in a mirror in the tim...

09 Feb 2026 835 views

// global news

What is the purpose of a rudder on a ship?

Score: 4.4/5 (74 votes) Rudders are hydrofoils which are pivoting on a vertical axis. They are located normally at the stern behind propeller(s) to produce a transverse force and steering moment about the ship centre of gravity by deflecting the water flow to the direction of the foil plane.What is ...

09 Feb 2026 1,264 views

// education and learning

Is narration diegetic or non diegetic?

Score: 4.2/5 (66 votes) Non-diegetic narration The second-most common type of non-diegetic sound is narration. This type of narration is limited to literal narration, not any and every voiceover. For example, Forrest Gump narrates most of the movie but he's actually telling his story to other c...

09 Feb 2026 1,231 views

// data and analysis

Should you pop a skin infection?

Score: 5/5 (21 votes) If you think you have a skin abscess, avoid touching, pushing, popping, or squeezing it. Doing that can spread the infection or push it deeper inside the body, making things worse. Try using a warm compress to see if that opens up the abscess so it can drain.Should you squeeze ...

09 Feb 2026 1,819 views

// data and analysis

Why did the fledgling died?

Score: 5/5 (30 votes) There are several reasons for nestling mortality, including abandonment, starvation, dehydration, disease, predators, nest-site competition, and overheating.How do you know when a fledgling is dying?Active bleeding. Dried blood spots on the body or around it. The bird has fluff...

09 Feb 2026 1,888 views

// politics and policy

Are eel skin boots durable?

Score: 4.7/5 (6 votes) Eel Skin Leather Is Surprisingly Strong Shoes made out of strong materials are more capable of supporting body weight. That translates to greater durability around the edges of the shoe.Are eel skins durable?Eel leather is fairly water resistant. ... Although eel is tougher th...

09 Feb 2026 780 views

// media and communication

Do shoplifters get caught after the fact?

Score: 4.8/5 (33 votes) Even if you successfully shoplift and exit the store without being caught, you can still be arrested. When there is missing inventory or if something distinctive is gone from the shelves, businesses may review security footage.How often do shoplifters get caught after the fac...

09 Feb 2026 1,656 views

// environment and climate

Where did malinowski conduct fieldwork?

Score: 4.3/5 (38 votes) Malinowski was born in Poland and spent much of the First World War conducting fieldwork in the Trobriand Islands, bringing the findings of his work to LSE in the 1920s.Where does fieldwork take place?The practice of 'fieldwork' can be done in a variety of different...

09 Feb 2026 229 views