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How many stars are on the United States flag?

The American flag has had 50 stars since July 4, 1960, after Hawaii was admitted into the union. Before 1960, there were 26 other versions of the flag, with 25 involving changes of the stars only. The first official national flag was approved by Congress in 1777 and had 13 stars on the blue section, but there was no official pattern and several variations existed.

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What are some facts about the Comanche Indian lifestyle?

The Comanche were known to be a warlike tribe, often fighting the Spanish, Americans and Mexicans. They made allies with the Kiowa, Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes. They wore buckskin tunics as well as buffalo hide robes. They decorated themselves with beads and had war bonnets with eagle feathers in them. They hunted and ate buffalo, deer, elk and other wild game, and supplemented with roots, wild vegetables and fruits

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What was colonial Delaware's economy like?

When the first permanent settlement was established in 1638, settlers traded kettles, rifles and cloth with the Native Americans in exchange for beaver, deer and mink. The economy soon expanded into manufacturing and trading with nearby states.\nOne of the most profitable sectors of Delaware's colonial economy was shipbuilding. Dutch and Swedish immigrants built vessels for trade, as well as canoes and barges for personal use. The growth of the ship industry led to growth in other industries, particularly the milling industry. There were numerous flour mills, saw mills and paper mills.\nA..

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What were the great fundamentals in relation to American colonies?

The General Fundamentals included language that was very similar to language found in the Declaration of Independence. Both the Declaration of Independence and the General Fundamentals made reference to citizens having a say in what laws get enacted against them; having a say requires having representation in government. This concept of representation also found its way into the Constitution of the United States, which set up a bicameral representative government, with a House of Congress and a Senate.\nThe general principles also make reference to equal access to justice for all, which is sim..

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Who invented gold?

The evidence of the knowledge and use of gold is ubiquitous, but the first person to find or use it predates history. Many artifacts from ancient civilizations are made of gold, such as Egyptian statues and sarcophagi. Multiple religious texts also reference gold and artifacts made from it, such as the Christian Bible. The process of refining gold goes back to ancient Rome and the invention of hydraulic mining.

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In what year did Rose DeWitt-Bukater die?

Rose's lover, Jack Dawson, was also a fictional character. However, one victim of the Titanic, a crew member, did share the same last name, but his first name was Joseph. Joseph Dawson is buried in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and his grave is marked J. Dawson. This has led many to visit the grave and immortalize him as the fabled Jack Dawson from the movie.

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Who invented the first electric washing machine?

Previous to the invention of the electric-powered washing machine, James King invented a machine that used a drum device in 1851 that is still in use today for some machines. His machine was hand powered. In 1858 Hamilton Smith created the first rotary powered washing machine. Rotary power uses a 4-stroke combustion cycle. Both of these inventions are what made Alva J. Fisher's invention of the electric washing machine possible.

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Who invented the Maglev?

Born in 1863, Bachelet emigrated to the United States in the 1880s. He worked as an electrician and discovered therapeutic applications for electromagnets in the cure of rheumatism and relief of arthritic pain. Starting in the 1890s, to exploit related medical devices commercially for which he was granted several patents, he began work on magnetic forces through electromagnets.\nIn March 1912, Bachelet obtained a patent for a levitating transmitting apparatus from the U.S. Patent Office (Patent No. 1,020,942). The invention is described as a machine to transfer bodies at a very high speed from..

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What was the climate in Ancient Rome?

The summers in Rome are usually uncomfortably hot. Some Romans close their businesses during these months due to the heat so they can travel to cooler locations. Many enjoy traveling during spring, which falls between the months of March and May. During spring in Rome, temperatures are warm and skies are clear. The peak tourist season in Rome is autumn due to comfortably cooler weather, making it ideal for sightseeing opportunities.

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When did Nancy Reagan die?

Born July 6, 1921, Nancy's given name was Anne Frances Robbins. Nicknamed "Nancy," she later took the last name of her stepfather, prominent Chicago neurosurgeon, Loyal Davis. As Nancy Davis, she enjoyed an unremarkable acting career. She met actor Ronald Reagan through the Screen Actor's Guild, and they married in 1952.\nNancy Reagan remained faithfully by her husband's side while he was governor of California and president of the United States. She was Ronald's Reagan's primary caregiver during the last years of his life while he suffered from Alzheimer's diseas..

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