Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

What does Hamlet mean by “shuffled off this mortal coil”? Answer The soliloquy in the play Hamlet by Shakespeare is one of the most famous where the character contemplates suicide and whether life is worth living. He says that the sufferings of life are “the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to.” Through the…

Why Odysseus is an Example of a Dynamic Character? Answer The epic poem The Odyssey written by Homer involves Odysseus as a dynamic literary character. On his 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, Odysseus actualizes substantial character development and transformation. Although at the beginning depicted as a sly and manipulative character, Odysseus,…

What is mystic monk coffee scandal? Answer The scandal of the Mystic Monk Coffee concerned the founder of a Carmelite monastery Mystic Monk Coffee in Wyoming, Father Daniel Mary. In 2002, Father Daniel Mary wished to enlarge his monastery and coffee roasting business. He started a money-raising drive and requested donations for purchasing the land…

Which of the Following is NOT a Common Feature of a Financial Institution? A. Access to investment products B. Paper checks C. Direct deposit D. Access to ATM Answer –  A. Access to investment products. The access gained by individuals towards the different investment products cannot be considered as a common feature that is depicted…

An important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they ________________________________.  A. are available electronically and may be updated throughout the incident. B. may be used in place of the National Incident Management System. C. are specifically tailored to recovery and contingency plans. D. provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may…

Which of the following statements correctly describes the melting process? 1: It is exothermic because heat is gained from the surroundings. 2: It is endothermic because heat is lost to the surroundings. 3: It is exothermic because heat is lost to the surroundings. 4: It is endothermic because heat is gained from the surroundings.  …

Question: True or false liberal democrats advocate for a free market economy. Answer: False. Liberal Democrats advocate for government intervention and regulation in the economy to promote equality, stop monopolies, correct negative externalities and basic social services. For instance, Liberal Democrats support policies such as environmental regulations and consumer protections. They also stand behind the idea…

Classify the following as an endothermic or exothermic reaction: a. making popcorn in a microwave oven. b. a burning match. c. boiling water. d. burning rocket fuel. e. the reaction inside a heat pack   Answer a. making popcorn in a microwave oven – an endothermic process Preparing popcorn using a microwave oven is an…

Which is NOT a function of blood? a. carrying oxygen from the cells to the lungs b. transport nutrients to the cells c. transporting waste to the kidneys d. carrying cells and molecules to fight infection Answer: carrying oxygen from the cells to the lungs The blood does not transport oxygen from the cells to…

Question: How many grams of sugar in a tablespoon? Answer: One tablespoon of sugar is approximately 12.5 grams of sugar. Sugar is an ingredient that is commonly used in culinary preparations for all occasions and the understanding of its measurements is very important for executing recipes that have precise measurements. Tablespoon is a standard unit…