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Why did colonial men wear wigs?

The periwig was the first popular style of wig. It was a full wig with long curls hanging down onto the shoulders and back. The peruke eventually took the place of the periwig for many wearers due to its lighter and less awkward nature, according to AmericanRevolution.org. The short bob also became an option with a long queue hanging down the back out of the way. Made of animal hair or human hair, these wigs often had a bad odor, so men began to powder them to mask the smell. Even men who did not wear a wig often powdered their own hair to look more stylish.

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Who invented the first hearing aid?

The first electrical hearing aid, which implemented usage of a battery and a carbon transmitter, was patented by Miller Reese Hutchison in Alabama. The first hearing aid models before the use of carbon transmitters were large ear trumpets where one end was large, used to collect noise, before funneling into a small tube that fit into the ear.

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What were the effects of the Spanish Reconquista?

Muslims had been living on the Iberian Peninsula since 711 A.D. and interactions between the major religions of Christianity, Judaism and Islam, while sometimes violent and intolerant, had also been both culturally and intellectually productive. But by the 15th century, much of the peninsula had been re-conquered by Catholic forces, leaving the relatively weak and often fractured Nasrid state of Grenada as the only remaining Muslim polity. By 1492, that too had been vanquished, leaving Isabella and Ferdinand with virtually unquestioned dominion.\nWhile the events of 1492 eventually helped to f..

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Who were the last five Presidents?

Ronald Reagan became president in 1981, and his two terms in office defined the 1980s in the United States. During his time in office, Reagan diminished inflation, stimulated economic growth and increased employment. Vice president during the Reagan administration, George H.W. Bush took office in 1989. Bush's one-term presidency was defined by the fall of communism and the Gulf War. A faltering economy and rising urban violence led to Bush's defeat by Bill Clinton in 1992. Entering office in 1993, Clinton presided over a period of prosperity and relative stability in American history..

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What is a primitive weapon?

Native Americans and other primitive cultures used a variety of primitive weapons. One of the most noteworthy was the tomahawk, which resembles a single-edged hand axe. Other primitive cultures hunted and defended themselves by using blowguns, which fire poison-tipped darts at high speeds. Additionally, primitive cultures often used various types of spears. Some primitive people used these spears to jab at the intended victim, while others hurled the spears through the air. Sometimes, these primitive cultures used “spear-throwers” to help launch their spears farther and with greater speed...

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Why did the Parisians storm the Bastille?

Tension between the citizens of France and its rulers had been growing for many years. The monarchy drained the country's finances building elaborate homes and throwing lavish parties, while common citizens struggled to survive. After rumors began spreading that King Louis XVI was plotting to overthrow the government reforms that were taking place, a group of common citizens rallied to prepare to take on the king's army.\nThe group faced an early dilemma because they had weapons but no ammunition. The Bastille, a prison that became a symbol of the tyrannical power of the French monar..

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When was the Dust Bowl?

This resulted in dust storms and clouds called black blizzards, which removed most of the topsoil from the region. Without top soil, grass and plants were unable to grow, so cattle was unable to survive. The storms could short out engines from the static electricity produced, and the thickness of the storms made it difficult for people to breathe. Locusts became a problem, and people developed illnesses from the wild animals and inhalation of the dust. Roughly 60 percent of the population were forced to leave the Great Plains during this time.\nPeople finally started to regain control over the..

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What is a female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt called?

Hatshepsut is typically considered the first woman to rule as pharaoh, though some evidence suggests three other women had short reigns before her. The last female to rule as pharaoh was Cleopatra, who died in 30 B.C. after a 21 year reign. Ancient Egyptian law treated women differently than most societies of the time. Woman of the time could own property and be appointed to official positions.

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What enabled the Roman Empire to become powerful and expand?

By the middle of the 2nd century B.C., Rome was able to defeat Carthage, its major rival for control over the Mediterranean area. The Roman Empire then expanded to its peak territorial range in 117 A.D., which encompassed an area consisting of what are now about 40 modern countries and included a population estimated to be as high as 70 million people.

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What is John Dalton's full name?

Dalton is best known for his research into color blindness that helped him identify the hereditary characteristics of red-green color blindness. He read essays published by Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac and later published his own papers containing the law of partial pressures, which he named Dalton's law. Around the early 1800s, Dalton became the first person to demonstrate the nature of atoms in terms of weight measurement. Dalton died in 1844.

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