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Who invented the t-shirt?

The U.S. Army soon followed suit, adopting the t-shirt as part of the standard-issue uniform given to new recruits. Outdoor workers such as farmers, dockworkers, miners and construction workers soon began to favor the t-shirt due to its lightweight fabric, which made it easier to work in hot weather conditions. Although it was long considered an undergarment, the t-shirt entered the realm of popular fashion during the 1950s, when Marlon Brando popularized the look in "A Streetcar Named Desire."

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Where did mimes originate?

During the Italian renaissance, a new type of mime came about with the creation of the improvisational theater known as Commedia dell'arte. This became a popular performance type throughout Europe and England but was primarily established in Paris. It was a common performance of fairgrounds and traveling troupes and placed emphasis on music rather than spoken dialog in order to keep costs down. In the early 1800s, Parisian mime Jean-Gaspard Deburau solidified many of the elements recognized in modern mimes, including silent performances and white, painted faces. Étienne Decroux, a studen..

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Why did many Jews move to Poland?

The Polish kings encouraged thousands of German Jews to move to their country after the great Mongol invasions in the 13th century. They did so because many of the Jews had money and were well educated, which meant they could contribute to the rebuilding of the country ruined by the Mongols. Moreover, thousands of Jews moved to Poland after the Black Death plague of the 14th century to escape persecution as Christians blamed them for the disease.

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What did Adolf Hitler look like?

Hitler was the leader of the Nazi Party and the Chancellor of Germany between 1933 and 1945. He was the center personality of World War II and the Holocaust. Few written physical descriptions of Hitler exist, however, what he looked like can still be known from photos and videos, though most of them are in black and white. He was known for his charismatic persona and the footage that survived display the figure of a great orator with power to sway the masses.

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How long did the Battle of the Somme last?

The battle plans were conceived by the French as a joint French and British offensive. However, due to a German offensive in Verdun, France, the British ended up committing the most troops. British Commander-in-Chief Douglas Haig commanded the offensive, which had the primary goal of substantially reducing the German reserves. The acquisition of territory was a secondary goal in the offensive.

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What are some similarities and differences between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton?

Barack Obama is a Christian by religion. Obama is a member of the United Church of Christ, and Clinton is also a Christian from the Methodist church. Both politicians support the path to legalization for illegal immigrants that includes learning English and paying fines. They also support toughening penalties for hiring illegal immigrants, and both of them voted for building a fence along the Mexican border.\nObama opposed the invasion of the military force and ended the military operations in Iraq. Clinton voted to authorize the military force in Iraq, but later opposed the troop increase and..

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Who did Juan Ponce de Leon marry?

Leonor was the daughter of an innkeeper in Spanish-occupied Hispaniola, where de León was stationed in the early 16th century. The de León family eventually numbered six people, with Leonor bearing four children — three daughters and a son.\nThe couple was married sometime around 1505, and the marriage lasted around 15 years before de León's untimely death from an arrow wound to his thigh in the summer of 1521.

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When did the Cenozoic Era begin?

The Cenozoic Era follows the Cretaceous Era, which ended with the extinction of the remaining non-avian dinosaurs. The Cenozoic Era is divided into three parts: the Paleogene Period (65-23 million years ago), the Neogene Period (23-2.6 million years ago) and the Quaternary Period (2.6 million years ago to the present). The term "Cenozoic" is derived from a Greek phrase that means "recent life."

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What are some key facts about the Neo-Babylonian Empire?

Aggression between the Neo-Babylonians and the Assyrians marked this period of time in the Near East. In 616 B.C., on the banks of the Euphrates River, Nabopolassar’s army defeated Assyrian forces, but soon retreated when the Egyptian army advanced in support of the Assyrians. Battles continued throughout the coming years, and even after Nabopolassar’s death, his son continued a course of Babylonian expansion. The history of Mesopotamia, including Neo-Babylonia, is one where the empire itself remains mostly the same, while the ruling elite changes, according to Livius.\nNeo-Babylonians lef..

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Who invented the viola?

The term "viola" was used at the time to refer to any Western instrument strung in a classical manner. The viola is sometimes referred to as the alto-tenor violin due to the low tones that it produces. Music that is written for the viola uses the alto clef which is rarely ever seen in music for other instruments. In the early part of the 20th century many composers began to write for the viola due to the number of soloist who were specializing in the instrument.

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