The Empty Quarter, the largest unbroken stretch of sand in the world, covers 650,000 square kilometers across Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, and the UAE. It has a hyper-arid climate with low biodiversity, but supports some life, including gazelles, oryx, sandcats, and spiny-tailed lizards. Beneath the dunes are vast oil reserves, and the area was less […]
Empty calorie foods lack nutritional value, such as candy bars with refined sugar and saturated fats. Some seemingly nutritious foods, like fruit punch with added sugar, also have added ingredients that take away from their nutritional value. Enriched flour is a common source of empty calories. A long-term diet of mostly empty calories can lead […]
The definition of an empty array in computer programming varies, but it is commonly defined as having zero elements or all null/undefined values. Empty arrays can be declared in dynamic arrays or object-oriented programming languages. In some languages, an empty array can be initialized with neutral values to prevent errors. Having an empty array can […]
Atoms are mostly empty space, but the human body contains 7 octillion atoms. Each atom contains material created billions of years ago. The body is mostly made up of water and contains more bacterial cells than actual cells. The brain requires 20% of the body’s oxygen supply. It is true that atoms are mostly empty […]
Chips are packaged with extra space to prevent crushing, but the gas inside is nitrogen, not oxygen. Nitrogen preserves the chips while oxygen would make them soggy and spoil. The chips are specially packaged with extra space to act as a cushion and prevent them from being crushed during handling. But it’s actually not oxygen […]
Empty Sella Syndrome (ESS) is when the pituitary gland flattens or narrows, making the sella turcica look empty. It can be caused by anatomical defects, pregnancy, or damage from surgery, head trauma, or radiation therapy. Primary ESS is typically asymptomatic, while secondary ESS may cause symptoms related to sexual organs and require hormone replacement therapy. […]
“Empty suit” refers to an unimportant, ineffective person, often used as an insult towards politicians. Its origin is unclear, but it may date back to Greek mythology. In the late 1960s, “suits” referred to conformist capitalists, while in movies, FBI members are sometimes called “suits.” The word seed has several meanings. It can refer to […]
Empty nose syndrome is a condition caused by the removal of nasal turbinates, which can lead to symptoms such as difficulty breathing, nasal infections, dryness, and sinus infections. The turbinates provide air resistance, increase air pressure, and humidify the air, and their removal can cause a range of negative effects. Empty nose syndrome is a […]
Empty nouns are proper nouns without a reference, causing problems in philosophy of language. Some believe they are meaningless, but others propose separating meaning from reference. The issue is finding a theory that fits practical use, as phrases like “Prometheus does not exist” make no sense if the name is meaningless. Separating meaning from reference […]
