Why do otherwise rational people join such hate groups and organizations

Excerpt from Stuff Matters

By Mark Miodownik

In the absence of copper, gold, and meteoric iron, our ancestors’ tools during the Stone Age were made of flint, wood, and bone. Anyone who has ever tried to make anything with these kinds of tools knows how limiting they are: if you hit a piece of wood it either splinters, cracks, or snaps. The same is true of rock or bone. Metals are fundamentally different from these other materials because they can be hammered into shape: they flow, they are malleable. Not only that, they get stronger when you hit them; you can harden a blade just by hammering it. And you can reverse the process simply by putting metal in a fire and heating it up, which will cause it to get softer. The first people to discover these properties ten thousand years ago had found a material that was almost as hard as a rock but behaved like a plastic and was almost infinitely reusable. In other words, they had discovered the perfect material for tools, and in particular cutting tools like axes, chisels, and razors. This ability of metals to transform from a soft to a hard material must have seemed like magic to our ancient ancestors.

***

In 1961 Professor Richmond from Oxford University discovered a pit that had been dug by the Romans in AD 89. It contained 763,840 small two-inch nails, 85,128 medium nails, 25,088 large nails, and 1,344 extra-large sixteen-inch nails. The hoard was of iron and steel and not gold, which most people would have found bitterly disappointing. But not Professor Richmond. Why, he asked himself, would a Roman legion bury seven tons of iron and steel? The legion had been occupying the advance headquarters of Agricola in a place called Inchtuthil in Scotland. This was at the outer reaches of the Roman Empire, and their mission was to protect its border from what they saw as the savage tribes who threatened it: the Celts. The legion of five thousand men occupied the region for six years before retreating and, in the process, abandoning their fort. They made great efforts to leave behind nothing that could help their enemies. They smashed all food and drink containers and burned the fort to the ground. But they weren’t satisfied with this. In the ashes were the steel nails that had held the fort together, and they were far too valuable to be left to the tribes that had driven them out. Iron and steel were the materials that enabled the Romans to build aqueducts, ships, and swords; they allowed them to engineer an empire. Leaving the nails to their enemies would have been as useful as leaving a cache of weapons, so they buried them in a pit before marching south.
Which line from the excerpt provides context that supports the meaning of the word malleable?

a) metals are fundamentally different

b) hammered into shape

c) they flow

d ) stronger when you hit them

how does jada feel at the beginning of the story

What does the diet of snowy owls consist of? (Select all that apply.)

A.lemmings B.rabbits C.wolf spiders D.arctic foxes this is langague arts

please give my answer​

will give brainliest to correct answer​

Rule of Three KERET’S STORY

Pops Johnson's new neighbor a tightrope walker gave
everyone free tickets to the circus.
Where would the punctuation go

From the day Malala is born, her father is proud of her existence. He even calls her Jani Mun, or soulmate. Do you think the nickname is fitting? In what ways is Malala her father’s soulmate? In what ways is she not?

How do Valentine's entrance and message affed
the plot?
They foreshadow the eventual success of Duke
Orsino's pursuit of Olivia.
They make it clear that Duke Orsino's hunting trip
will succeed.
They suggest an obstacle to Duke Orsino's love for
Olivia.
They point to the obvious fact that Olivia has
betrayed Duke Orsino.

Plz help I need ASAP! Questions are for Treasure Island

if you were asked to describe an orange to someone who had never see an orange what would you tell the person?

What is the Author's purpose in including the idea of France in first two sentences of paragraph 7?

Write a short paragraph about an event at your school. Use at least six homonyms in your paragraph.​

Which of these is most likely to be a long-term goal? A. Learning new vocabulary words B. Increasing your reading speed C. Passing your science exam D. Becoming a high school teacher​

“When I was your age, 80 years ago,” Luke’s great-grandmother began, “a wagon pulled by horses picked me up outside our house to take me to school. There wasn’t room for us in the schoolhouse, so all of us West End kids went to school in the basement of the library.” Luke was surprised. “That sounds like a fun way to get to school! I ride the school bus. I hope we don’t ever have too many kids to in my school, because our town library doesn’t have a basement!”
Paraphrase the dialogue. i d k how to Paraphrase the dialogue. ???? how

THE BLUE-EYED, BROWN-EYED EXERCISE by CommonLit Staff2014 answer asap

Karana found that the ____ was the most terrible time of all.

He said to him," Please wait here till I return. change to indirect speech

Identify the error in the sentence.
Although she wanted to be in the play: she lacked self-confidence, so she didn't think she would get the part.
a. Although
c. self-confidence,
b. play:
d. didn't
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
Ο Ο Ο Ο
ОС
D

Select the phrase that more clearly shows the beauty of expression.

I WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST IF RIGHT!!

of noble dreams unfolded
of past activities

What is most closely the meaning of modesty as it is used on page 78?
A. correct or socially acceptable behavior
B. the tendency not to talk about one's achievements
C. an act of speech or conduct that is overly ambitious or self-indulgent
O D. the quality of being limited in size, amount, or scope

Read this excerpt from "Rose's Birthday Present" by Marie E. C. Delbrassine.

"Where is Rose?" "Busy, as usual, with her mice and beetles, I suppose, father," answered Ethel; "we have not seen her all this afternoon." "She will probably be with you at teatime," said Dr. Sinclair, "after which I should like you to ask her to come to me for a little while in the surgery." "Very well, father, I won't forget."

Dr. Sinclair retreated again to his surgery, which was arranged also as his library, knowing that his willing helper would not fail to join him there.

What is the correct way to separate the dialogue in this excerpt?

"Where is Rose?" "Busy, as usual, with her mice and beetles, I suppose, father," answered Ethel; "we have not seen her all this afternoon."

"She will probably be with you at teatime," said Dr. Sinclair, "after which I should like you to ask her to come to me for a little while in the surgery."

"Very well, father, I won't forget."
"Where is Rose?"

"Busy, as usual, with her mice and beetles, I suppose, father," answered Ethel; "we have not seen her all this afternoon." "She will probably be with you at teatime," said Dr. Sinclair, "after which I should like you to ask her to come to me for a little while in the surgery." "Very well, father, I won't forget."
"Where is Rose?"

"Busy, as usual, with her mice and beetles, I suppose, father," answered Ethel; "we have not seen her all this afternoon."

"She will probably be with you at teatime," said Dr. Sinclair, "after which I should like you to ask her to come to me for a little while in the surgery."

"Very well, father, I won't forget."
"Where is Rose?"

"Busy, as usual, with her mice and beetles, I suppose, father," answered Ethel; "we have not seen her all this afternoon."

"She will probably be with you at teatime," said Dr. Sinclair, "after which I should like you to ask her to come to me for a little while in the surgery." "Very well, father, I won't forget."

If you have 7 fish and 3 drown how many do you have left? My friends are always doing this i always say 4..

What is the best definition of allegory?

a story in which animals act the opposite of how one would expect
a piece of literature that uses humor to show human weaknesses
a piece of literature that takes place in a magical, imaginary world
a story in which the characters and events symbolize human truths

PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS QUESTION ILL GIVE YOU 20 POINTS PLEASE !!!!!

“Love”


“Love for friends”


“Love for family”


“Conflict between groups”

Why is it difficult for the Minotaur to catch Percy?

What characteristics of regionalism are in "A Call Loan" By O. Henry?

Zoos and Animal Health
The idea of keeping any living creature behind barriers is difficult for some people to accept. It’s true that zoo animals receive medical care. But zoo supporters claim that animals in captivity are even healthier than those in the wild. Let’s consider a few problems with this argument. First, animals like polar bears live in naturally cold climates. However, there are polar bear exhibits in warm and even tropical areas worldwide. It is very stressful for animals to adapt to different temperatures and this affects their health. Next, no matter how hard they try, zoos cannot provide the living space that animals need. Studies show that small enclosures prevent animals from getting enough exercise and carrying out normal routines. Lack of space even lowers infant survival rates. Zoo diets may not contain the nutrients animals get in the wild, causing disease and weight problems. Finally, the life span of some species, such as elephants, is shorter in zoos. What is the author’s point in “Zoos and Animal Health”?


Forcing animals to live in enclosures is unacceptable to many people.

Animals in the wild eat more nutritious foods than animals that live in zoos.

Animals in zoos experience fewer health problems than those that live in the wild.

It is wrong to say that animals kept in captivity are healthier than animals that live in the wild.

which detail best supports the idea that in this futuristic setting the landscape is very dry?​

We turned to go, but then Miz Thomas said, "That Mitchell, he done somethin'? He in trouble?"

"We just want to talk to him, Edna," Hammond assured her. Still, though, as we rode away, I saw Miz Thomas frown, and young as I was, I knew she was worried. She was worried because my brothers had come. My brothers had come asking about Mitchell, and my brothers were white.

—The Land,
Mildred D. Taylor

Based on the novel’s historical context, what causes Miz Thomas to frown?