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Who discovered Australia?
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Other Dutch ships navigated Australia in the following years, such as the Batavia in 1629. In 1642, Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania. Another significant Australian discovery occurred in 1770, when Captain James Cook landed on the southeast coast of Australia. On a trip commissioned by King George III of England, Cook claimed the land, giving all of eastern Australia the name "New South Wales."
How did Christianity spread in the Roman Empire?
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While Jesus was said to only communicate the message of Christianity to Jews, Paul, one of the apostles, worked to spread the message to others within the Roman Empire. At first, the spread of Christianity was difficult. It was often misunderstood and because of this, there was a lot of fear around it. It initially spread slowly because of this, but eventually started to pick up steam as the Roman Empire began to embrace it.
Where were Nebuchadnezzar's terraced gardens built?
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Amytis was homesick for the lush landscape of her native Media, and the gardens were intended to simulate her verdant home. First described by Berossus, a Chaldean priest in the fourth century B.C., these gardens were made up of an artificial mound covered with rooftop gardens. The terraces were supported by baked brick columns filled with dirt and planted with trees and other vegetation, creating the impression of a lush mountain suspended in midair. Archaeologists working in Iraq have yet to find the actual gardens, but they continue to uncover traces of ancient technology that would have ma..
Did Amelia Earhart have any brothers or sisters?
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Grace Muriel attended Smith College and Radcliffe. After her marriage to Albert Morrissey in 1929, she had two children. She also went on to receive a graduate degree in education from Harvard. She died on March 2, 1998 in Massachusetts.\nGrace Muriel’s older sister, Amelia Earhart was born in 1897 and is famous in aviation history for her solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. On her final flight in 1937, Amelia Earhart disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean.
Who invented the rolling pin?
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The Etruscans, who lived north of Rome, Italy, used rolling pins in their cooking as early as the 9th century. Passing cooking techniques and recipes down from generation to generation was an important part of the Etruscan culture. One such cooking technique was the use of the rolling pin.\nThese early rolling pins were made from a variety of materials, including baked clay, stone, smoothed branches and even glass. Modern rolling pins are made from wood, silicone, metal and marble. Unlike early models, contemporary rolling pins have handles. Some also have a nonstick surface and a built-in hea..
Where did General Robert E. Lee surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant?
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The Battle of Appomattox Court House, the final battle of General Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, was fought on April 9, 1865. When Lee realized his troops were overwhelmed, he surrendered. After Lee sent a message to Grant requesting a meeting to discuss terms of surrender, Grant wrote back that Lee could choose the location. Lee's assistant Lt. Colonel Charles Marshall and Private Joshua O. Johns rode ahead to scout out a suitable site. After viewing McLean's home, Marshall sent for the generals.\nLee arrived first and waited half an hour for General Grant. Lee was dressed cl..
What are some inventions from the Bronze Age?
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The development of bronze lead to the invention of metal weapons such as swords, daggers and arrowheads; these weapons replaced earlier stone and bone weapons and tools. These defensive capabilities allowed for urban growth and the first real cities when combined with advanced forms of pottery manufacturing and more efficient agriculture. There were negative effects to these developments as well, including slavery, large-scale warfare and the early development of social classes.\nWriting first appeared during the Bronze Age as well. Egypt, Sumeria, China, Crete and the Olmecs of Mesoamerica we..
What are the contributions of the Gupta Empire?
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Two great mathematicians from the Gupta Empire, Varaharimira and Arybhatta, contributed much to the field of Vedic mathematics through the invention of Algebra and the concept of zero. The Guptas also contributed to the theory that Earth was round and not flat, propounded the theory of gravity and had a decentralized leadership system that helped the leaders rule effectively. Education was important to the Guptas, and women were allowed to have it. The Empire also had a hierarchic judicial system to enforce justice.
What were illegal bars called in the 1920's?
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Speakeasies proved to be lucrative businesses as prohibition progressed. They manufactured, sold and transported illegal alcohol.\nOther slang terms for a speakeasy were blind pig, gin joint and gin mill. Typically, speakeasies were higher class and offered entertainment such as live bands or floor shows, music and food, in addition to alcohol. Blind pigs usually referred to a lower-class establishment offering only beer and other liquors.
Who is William Penn?
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In 1681, Penn received a land grant from King Charles II of England that he named Sylvania ("woods" in Latin). The king added Penn to the name to honor the family. Although the colony's rule belonged to the King, Penn created a democratic-like government with elected officials, separation of powers, freedom of religion and fair trials, says USHistory.org. Despite the riches to be made in North America, Penn died penniless in a debtor's prison.