The First Sino-Japanese War was fought in 1894-1895 over control of Korea. Japan refused to withdraw troops from Korea, leading to war. Japan won several land and sea battles, despite China having more resources. The Treaty of Simonoseki ended the war, giving Japan control of Taiwan, Liaodong Peninsula, and Pescadores Islands. The war marked the […]
The first Academy Awards in 1929 lasted 15 minutes, while modern ceremonies can last over three hours. The original ceremony had 12 categories, including one that has never been used again. The shortest ceremony was in 1956 (90 minutes) and the longest was in 2002 (4 hours and 23 minutes). The record for most awards […]
First class travel offers luxury transportation and accommodation with expensive food, rich fabrics, pampering, and extensive customer service. First-class airline flights and hotels have larger, more comfortable seats, private bathrooms, and fancier fare. They cost significantly more than standard options. Simply put, first class travel is luxury transportation and/or accommodation. First-class airline flights and hotels […]
The first supercomputers used scalar processing to process one data item at a time, while some used vector processors to process multiple equations simultaneously. Seymour Cray developed the first supercomputer, the Cray-1, in 1976, which held the world record for speed. The era of supercomputers began with the Cray-1 and changed the world forever. The […]
The first trimester of pregnancy is characterized by hormonal surges that cause changes in the woman’s body, such as growth of the uterus and breasts, and in the developing baby, such as the formation of organ systems. The first 12 weeks are usually counted from the last menstrual cycle, and discomforts such as morning sickness […]
Business class was invented in 1979 by Qantas to provide adequate workspace for traveling business people. First class focuses on luxury with large seats, private amenities, and complimentary champagne. Both classes are more expensive than economy tickets. As more and more airline passengers travel on business, first class is becoming obsolete. Those airlines that still […]
“First-class function” refers to a programming language’s ability to pass functions as arguments and assign them to variables. It allows for dynamic code generation and high abstraction. The term “function” is used loosely, but strict guidelines require handling functions as variables natively. First-class functions enable the implementation of design patterns and polymorphism. “First-class function” is […]
The first Ferris wheel, designed by George Washington Gale Ferris, could hold 2,160 people in 36 cars and stood 264 feet tall. It was completed in just over four months and earned over $725,000 during its six-month run at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The Ferris wheel was created to compete with the Eiffel Tower […]
Early signs of pregnancy include missed period, fatigue, nausea, breast changes, food cravings or aversions, cramps and bloating, and frequent urination. A home pregnancy test or doctor’s consultation can confirm pregnancy. Not all women experience all symptoms, so it’s important to seek medical advice if there is suspicion of pregnancy. There are several early signs […]
First-degree murder involves intentional and premeditated killing, or homicide during a violent crime. Manslaughter is accidental. Planning distinguishes first-degree from other degrees of murder, and felony homicide rules allow charging for homicides committed during violent crimes. Successful prosecution requires proving the defendant committed the murder with planning. When someone intentionally commits murder and premeditation is […]
First degree burglary involves entering a building to commit a felony while armed or threatening harm. It can also apply to theft with the display of a weapon. Laws vary by area and may include deadly weapons. Intent must be proven, and shoplifting can also be considered burglary in some cases. First degree burglary refers […]
Early stage capital is funding given to a business before sales revenue can be generated. It is considered high risk but offers a considerable rate of return if successful. Family and friends are common sources of first-stage capital. The amount required depends on factors such as estimated time to bring the product to market. Many […]
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed in form. The equation ΔU = Q – W or ΔU = Q + W is used to calculate the change in internal energy of a system. The law is often studied in relation to heat engines and involves the […]
The Nazis invaded Poland, starting World War II. The first US subway opened in Boston. Japanese-Americans were detained in camps. The first female telephone operator was hired. A Russian fighter jet shot down a passenger plane. The SR-71 Blackbird set a flight time record. A Trip to the Moon debuted. The Great Hinckley Fire killed […]
GM filed for bankruptcy in 2009, while CNN made its first broadcast in 1980. The UK implemented mandatory driving tests in 1935, and the Heimlich maneuver was published in 1974. James Clark Ross discovered the North Magnetic Pole in 1831, and Kentucky became the 15th state while Tennessee became the 16th state of the United […]
Important events in history: Tehran Declaration signed against Hitler’s Germany (1943), Rosa Parks arrested starting Civil Rights Movement (1955), AIDS recognized by medical community (1981), Henry Ford introduces moving assembly line (1913), Lady Nancy Astor becomes first woman in British Parliament (1919), Sherlock Holmes first appears in print (1887), Antarctica declared scientific reserve (1959), Chunnel […]
First loss insurance is a policy that covers claims up to a certain amount before reverting to another policy. It can be used to supplement existing policies and provide comprehensive coverage for expensive assets. Insurance companies offer this type of coverage as a supplement to an existing policy that will take effect if a major […]
First-person narratives are stories told by a character about their experiences, using “I” and “we” pronouns. They can be unreliable and limited in information. First-person is preferred in some genres, like detective fiction and creative nonfiction. The narrator may be the protagonist or an observer. Unreliable narrators may have a biased perspective, while reliable ones […]
Languages like Latin and Greek use declensions to identify a noun’s grammatical function in a sentence. The first declension is a set of suffixes that identifies a noun’s function, with specific suffixes for each grammatical case. Each language has a different number of declensions, and nouns are grouped into declensions based on their characteristics. The […]
First degree atrioventricular block is a minor delay in the electrical signal between the atria and ventricles, often found incidentally. It is usually asymptomatic and does not require treatment unless it progresses to more severe heart block. Athletes commonly show this pattern in their hearts, and it can also be associated with infectious diseases and […]
