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What did ancient Egyptian pharaohs eat?

In the morning, an Egyptian pharaoh would typically eat a small meal that consisted of bread and fruit at a low table in a courtyard. His wife left after breakfast to care for the children and prepare for a dinner party. He met with foreign merchants who showed respect by bowing to the ground before him and offering gifts.\nThe pharaoh would meet with royal officials to discuss important matters, such as expanding irrigation along the Nile River. Afterward, he enjoyed his midday meal with his wife and children. Following lunch, the pharaoh would consult with the high priestess who provided val..

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Who invented the American football?

The prolate spheroid shape of the football resulted from difficulty in inflating the pigskin bladders originally used as balls. The pointed ends became more defined as the forward pass became part of the game.\nThe official football of the National Football League has been handmade by Wilson Sporting Goods since 1941. The required dimensions are a length of 11 to 11.25 inches, a long circumference between 28 and 28.5 inches, a short circumference between 21 and 21.25 inches and a weight of 14 to 15 ounces.

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What was George Washington's height?

George Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Va. He was the commander-in-chief of the colonial army during the war of the colonies against England.\n\nGeorge Washington was the founding father of the Unites States and presided over the committee that drafted the Constitution. He was elected the first president of the newly formed United States of America and served from April 1789 to March 1797.

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Why was Charles Finney so important?

Although he never attended college himself, Finney became a professor at Oberlin College in 1833. In 1851, he became the second president of the school. During his presidency, Oberlin became the first college in the United States to admit both African-Americans and women. Finney also advocated for a more equal role for women in the Church, encouraging them to not only speak openly during services but to take leadership positions as well.

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What are some facts about the Arapaho tribe?

Some famous leaders of the Arapaho tribe include Black Bear, Plenty Bear, Sorrell Horse, Little Raven and Left Hand. The men of the tribe were the hunters, while the women took care of the home. They made their clothing primarily of animal skins sewn together with deer sinew. The men wore breechcloths, belts and fringed tunics and left their legs bare. The women wore long dresses made of buckskin and covered them with cloaks. Both men and women sometimes wore leggings that they decorated with fringe.\nThe Arapaho were one of the Planes Tribes that wore war bonnets as symbols of honor and accom..

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How is technology making life easier?

The British Library discusses the effects that industrialization has had on the many facets of society. Farming technology such as tractors and processors makes it possible for a relatively small number of farmers to produce the food that feeds the rest of the human population. Industrial technology has a similar effect on consumer goods. Automated assembly lines mean that few workers are needed to produce immense quantities of finished goods at a rapid rate.\nTechnology has also streamlined transportation. The automobile and the airplane make it possible to travel in hours to a place that may..

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Are the Democratic-Republicans the same as the Anti-Federalists?

The Anti-Federalist movement sprang from colonial experiences under British monarchy rule that lead to an extreme distrust of a strong central government. Instead, they favored a confederation of states with localized power. This view was originally shared by most founders due to their perceived treatment under British rule, leading to the drafting of the Articles of Confederation.\nAnti-Federalists were not well organized, breaking into smaller factions based on income, business interests, career and education. The elites of the Anti-Federalists thought only the select few who possessed disin..

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What was a result of the XYZ Affair?

The XYZ Affair was also called the Quasi-War with France. By 1798, relations between France and the United States had grown bitter due to what France saw as the United States' support of Britain in her war against France. The French retaliated by seizing cargo from U.S. ships and impressing the country's seamen into serving on French ships. The French government also refused to receive the U.S. ambassador to France, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.\nPinckney had been appointed by George Washington, but John Adams, who succeeded Washington, didn't wish to start a shooting war with Fr..

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Who invented the Nobel Peace Prize?

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually to those who have "done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses." However, there have been some years when the prize was not awarded because the conditions for receiving it were not met by any candidates. As of 2014, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded 94 times since 1901.

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What are the origins and history of the long house?

A longhouse is a long, narrow single roomed house that was built by Native American Indians, but also by those inhabiting Asia and Europe. This general structure could be built to reach lengths of 330 feet, and were generally never wider than 23 feet. The Iroquois longhouses had doors on both ends, as getting through the homes could be a struggle due to crowding issues. Longhouses were usually covered with animal skins during the winters to keep some of the cold air out. The homes housed as many as 20 families, with little space for much room permitted. With so many living in such a small area..

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