A shield-maiden (Old Norse: skjaldmær ) was a female warrior from Scandinavian folklore and mythology. Shield-maidens are often mentioned in sagas such as Hervarar saga ok Heiðreks and in Gesta Danorum. Where did female Vikings go? In regions with an established indigenous population, Viking settlers may have married local women,Read More →
Gestation, in mammals, the time between conception and birth, during which the embryo or fetus is developing in the uterus. Where does fertilization occur in fallopian tubes? A uterine tube contains 3 parts. The first segment, closest to the uterus, is called the isthmus. The second segment is the ampulla,Read More →
The principal rule is that players are expected to present themselves in a professional manner and wear recognized tennis attire. Once again, gym shorts and t-shirts are ruled out. At Wimbledon, clothing is required to be predominantly white, but this rule is not commonly applied elsewhere. Can you play tennisRead More →
Since males have only a single copy of any gene located on the X chromosome, they cannot offset damage to that gene with an additional copy as can females. Consequently, X-linked disorders such as Hemophilia A are far more common in males. What are the chances of the girl beingRead More →
Unfortunately, it is possible to be too small to give birth naturally. This is called cephalopelvic disproportion or CPD for short. We use this term when we deem that your pelvis is too small to deliver your baby vaginally. What is Gynaecoid pelvis? Gynecoid pelvis: The gynecoid pelvis is oneRead More →
a male who patronizes, disparages, or otherwise denigrates females in the belief that they are inferior to males and thus deserving of less than equal treatment or benefit. Where did the name chauvinist come from? Chauvinism, excessive and unreasonable patriotism, similar to jingoism. The word is derived from the nameRead More →
Since males have only a single copy of any gene located on the X chromosome, they cannot offset damage to that gene with an additional copy as can females. Consequently, X-linked disorders such as Hemophilia A are far more common in males. What are the chances of the girl beingRead More →
Hera (/ˈhɛrə, ˈhɪərə/; Greek: Ἥρα, translit. Hḗrā; Ἥρη, Hḗrē in Ionic and Homeric Greek) is the goddess of women, marriage, family and childbirth in ancient Greek religion and mythology, one of the twelve Olympians and the sister and wife of Zeus. She is the daughter of the Titans Cronus andRead More →
“Fisherfolk” and “fisher” are the two best options for a gender-neutral alternative to “fisherman,” but it also depends on where you live. What does Fisherperson mean? fisherperson (plural fisherpersons or fisherpeople) A fisherman or fisherwoman, a fisher. Is it OK to say fisherman? ‘Fishermen‘ and the gender-neutral ‘fishers’ are theRead More →
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Male vs. Female Males have a ruby-red throat while females have a white throat, although a red feather may be seen in the white on a rare occasion. Males have pointed tail feathers while females have rounded tail feathers. On the female, the outer three tail feathers willRead More →