Giuseppe
Fri Nov 29 2024
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6 answers
1172
Why is marijuana called Kush?
I've always been curious about the origin of certain drug names. Specifically, why is marijuana often referred to as 'Kush'? Is there a historical or cultural background to this term?
Valentino
Thu Nov 28 2024
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7 answers
2085
Why is it called Gaussian?
I'm curious about the origin of the name 'Gaussian'. Why is it named that way? Is it because of some specific characteristic or association with the Gaussian function or distribution?
SakuraPetal
Thu Nov 28 2024
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6 answers
1156
Why is it called a Gaussian distribution?
I'm curious about the origin of the name 'Gaussian distribution'. Why is it named that way? Is it because of a specific person or a certain characteristic of the distribution?
Stardust
Wed Nov 27 2024
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5 answers
851
Why is it called chipmunk?
The name 'chipmunk' originates from a combination of 'chip' meaning 'to cut with a sharp tool' and 'munk' which refers to 'squirrel' in some contexts. It can be interpreted as a 'squirrel-like small animal'. Additionally, the term has been in use since the 19th century, possibly derived from Algonquian languages, specifically referring to a certain type of squirrel found in North America.
CryptoAlchemyMaster
Tue Nov 26 2024
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5 answers
1167
Why is it called nuke?
I've always wondered why the term 'nuke' is used. Is it because of its association with nuclear weapons or is there another reason behind this nomenclature? I'd like to understand the origin of this term.
