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Who was the 21st president?

In 1880, after James Garfield won the presidency, Chester A. Arthur was nominated for the position of vice president. After only a few months as president, Garfield was assassinated, leaving Chester A. Arthur to fill the role.\nChester A. Arthur was born in Fairfield, Vt. on Oct. 5, 1829, to a Baptist preacher from Ireland. Prior to becoming president, Chester A. Arthur practiced law in New York City. He served in the Union Army in the American Civil War. After the war was over, he devoted his time to Republican politics.

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What is George W. Bush's mailing address?

George W. Bush, known for the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002, was the 43rd president, elected to office in 2001. None of the former United States presidents have a way to be contacted through email, including president George W. Bush. However, it is possible to reach out to the presidential office via email at info@ogwb.org. Personal responses should not be expected, but a reply from a member of staff at the office is a possibility.

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Where did math come from?

According to Wikipedia, the formal study of math, as a subject, dates back to the 6th century. Pythagoreans are given credit for coining the word "mathematics," which derived from ancient Greek.\nMany cultures have staked their claim to the beginning of modern mathematics and the progressive development of science, technology and philosophy. Early Egyptians claimed credit for developing mathematics, as did Ancient Greeks. Cultures in the Far East also have added their contributions to the development of math, with China, India and the medieval Islamic Empire broadening the knowledge of the fie..

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What impact did imperialism have on Africa?

In addition to politics, imperialism of Western nations brought about economic change in Africa, too. Colonists introduced new technologies upon entering Africa, which facilitated the production of a diverse array of goods and products. As with political impacts, the Western influences on the African economy remain.

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What did the ancient Egyptians write with?

Scribes commonly carried a rectangular case for storing reed pens, pigments and a small pot or bowl for water. These pens were used with carbon black pigment, though a red tone made from iron oxide was also used. Reeds with split tips were used to draw finer lines. The reed pens were most often used on pottery, papyrus and leather.

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What did Emperor Asoka of Maurya accomplish during his reign?

Instilling Buddhist practices and policies on the people: In 256 B.C., Asoka went to war with three Kalinga kingdoms, in what is known as Orissa. More than 100,000 people died during that war. Due to the devastation that the war caused, Emperor Asoka changed his way of thinking, and he never sent his army into battle again. He converted to Buddhism, and he has been credited with being the first Emperor to try to instill the Buddhist practices and policies on people everywhere.\nInstituting the Law of Piety: He created a moral idealism known as the Law of Piety, wherein he declared that respect..

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What were some crimes that the Gambino crime family committed?

Founded by Salvatore D'Aquila, the Gambino family is one of the families involved in organized crime activities in New York City. While the group was founded in New York after the Castellammarese War of 1931, the Gambino family did not really rise to be a significant organized crime group until 1957, when Carlo Gambino assassinated Albert Anastasia. Since then, the family's fortune grew through 1976. His successor, Paul Castellano, was murdered in 1985 by John Gotti. Gotti was eventually brought down in 1992, when his underboss Salvatore Gravano decided to cooperate with the FBI.\nAs..

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What did people use before there was toilet paper?

When water was available, it was customary for the poor of many cultures to simply use one hand after eliminating, washing well afterward. When they did use material, it was generally the simplest, softest disposable items at hand, such as leaves, grass, moss or rags. Wealthier people often used cloth or raw wool. Roman bathrooms, whether they were public or in private homes, shared the stick and sponge, which was kept in a highly saline bucket to sterilize it.

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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

In 1774, the Intolerable Acts were passed by England in response to the Boston Tea Party. The Boston Tea Party began when a group of colonists dressed up as Mohawk Indians poured British tea from the British East India Company into Boston Harbor. This was seen as an act of rebellion against the British government. The British parliament responded by closing Boston Harbor until the colonists agreed to pay for the tea they had wasted. The Boston Port Act was part of the Intolerable Acts.\nThe First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia on Sept. 5, 1774. All the colonies sent delegates except ..

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What is the history of physical education in the Philippines?

Before the foundation of either BPESS or PSC, the development of physical education in the Philippines was conducted by one of three staff bureaus within its Department of Education, Culture, and Sports. Referred to as DECS, the department began as the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports under the country's Education Act of 1982. Sports organizations in the early 20th century were cultivated alongside educational programs that were simultaneously sponsored by the government, including the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation and the Department of Public Instruction.\nPassed in 19..

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