Mary King’s Close, located off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, is a haunted 17th century street that was quarantined during the plague. It has become a popular tourist attraction, known for its ghost stories and original buildings. The most famous ghost is said to be 10-year-old Annie, who died of the plague. Despite its dark history, it […]
The close grip bench press targets the triceps and is performed lying on a weight bench using a barbell. It is useful for adding size and strength to upper arms and can be modified for different muscle regions. The exercise should be performed with a spotter for safety. A close grip bench press is a […]
Cyborgs, defined as humans integrated with machine parts, already exist with implants like pacemakers. However, science fiction cyborgs with enhanced bones, muscles, and sensory organs have not been achieved yet. Research towards this development has been ongoing for decades, with billions of dollars in research funds going towards enabling technologies. The humanitarian value is incalculable, […]
The Space Race during the Cold War was about success, not animosity. The Soviet Union beat the US with Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin, but the US landed humans on the moon. A Russian space probe, Luna 15, tried to collect data but failed to land and crashed into a mountainside. Alan Shepard was the first […]
“Close the book” means to end or seal something. It can refer to ending a relationship or argument, keeping a secret, or moving on from an unpleasant past. It is an idiom that adds variety to language, but may be confusing for non-native speakers. The idiom “close the book” can have a couple of different […]
Close corporation plans allow surviving shareholders to purchase the shares of a deceased shareholder, with prearranged agreements and insurance policies used to facilitate the process. These plans help maintain the balance of shares among shareholders and prevent outside entities from attempting a takeover. Close corporation plans are prearranged agreements that make it possible for surviving […]
The prior close is the price of a security before the last market close, used for comparison in day-to-day trading and by financial analysts. It can be manipulated by investors to make a stock appear better. It may not reflect what happens after the closing bell, but is still a useful measure. In finance, a […]
Financial close ensures all necessary events and conditions related to a financial deal or process have been met, allowing for curtailments to be taken into account. It ensures financial documents are in order before moving on to the next accounting period, providing a clear understanding of available resources. Companies can manage the process internally or […]
Anthropologist Robin Dunbar’s theory of “Dunbar’s number” proposes that people can only handle about 150 social relationships at a time. Recent research shows that within that circle, people have on average only five close friends, with 10 others one step away from being “close” and 35 others they are closer to than the remaining 100 […]
Close to the money refers to highly liquid assets that can be quickly converted to cash with little or no loss of value. Examples include government securities and monetary funds, while company stock is not classified as close money. Close money can have a significant effect on an economy, as it can easily increase the […]
“Close to your heart” is an English idiom that describes something or someone very loved due to familiarity over time. It can refer to people or things, and is often used to describe passion for a cause. Another similar phrase is “dear to your heart.” “Close to your heart” is an English idiom that describes […]
“Close shave” is an English idiom that refers to narrowly avoiding an undesirable situation, such as bodily harm or a failed romantic encounter. Its origin is debatable, but it may have originated from barbers providing medical treatments. The term has been used for decades to describe lucky escapes. “A close shave” is one of many […]
Close corporation plans allow surviving shareholders to purchase the outstanding stock of a deceased shareholder. Life insurance policies can aid in the process, with two types available. Premiums cannot be deducted as a business expense, but death benefits do not carry a tax liability. This plan helps maintain stability and prevent outside entities from attempting […]
The previous close refers to the price of a security before the last market close and is used to compare prices from one day to the next. It can be manipulated by investors to appear higher. It is a useful metric for discussing events within one day’s market and preparing for the next day. In […]
