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Who invented the computer?

One of the most important people in the history of computing was Alan Turing. He was a mathematical genius who laid down the fundamental guidelines for how an electronic computer works in 1936. Another important individual in the history of the computer was Konrad Zuse. He developed a computing machine in the late 1930s that contained both electronic and mechanical elements. The first programmable electric computer, called Colossus, was created by Tommy Flowers in 1943.

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What was the Transcontinental Railroad?

The railroad line referred to as the Transcontinental Railroad was originally called the Pacific Railroad and did not actually run directly across the country. The line ran from Oakland, Calif. to Council Bluffs, Iowa. This connected it with the Missouri River and with existing rail lines in the east. It was a significant accomplishment due to the length and the terrain, which required digging numerous tunnels and building bridges.\nPlans for such a line existed since the introduction of steam locomotives to the country in the 1830s, but there was political dispute over whether the route shoul..

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What is the history of the Oxinium knee replacement device?

The recalled devices failed to bond properly and led to increased risks of infections and other complications requiring revision surgery. Smith & Nephew stated at the time that a 1 percent revision surgery rate was expected but higher than the company desired. The need for revision surgeries gradually increased to 107 in 2004, and to 756, or 26 percent, by 2005.\nDespite this setback, the Oxinium devices continued to gain popularity and regulatory approval. In 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approval for Smith & Nephew’s Oxinium hip replacement device. Shortly afterward,..

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Did Marco Polo affect Chinese political history?

When the Byzantine Empire regained control of Constantinople in the mid-13th century, Khan sent Polo on a goodwill mission to make overtures of friendship to Pope Gregory X. In 1284, Polo took part in a military campaign to Sri Lanka to retrieve the tooth of the Buddha, a sacred relic of Buddhism. Polo also accompanied military and diplomatic expeditions to Persia and present-day Myanmar.\nMost importantly, Polo’s trade with the East and his detailed writings promoted European interest in China and opened the cultures of the East and the West to each other. Prior to Polo’s writings, the tw..

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When did the Renaissance begin?

The beginning of the Renaissance signalled the end of the Middle Ages and the start of new ways of thinking and looking at the world. Humanist philosophy formed the Renaissance's backbone, recognizing the potential for individual achievement and believing that humans are rational entities capable of truth and goodness.\n\nRenaissance scholars and artists celebrated the classical works of ancient Greece and Rome. Humanists encouraged curiosity, culture and creativity. The Renaissance period gave birth to the achievements of Leonardo da Vinci; the art of Raphael, Donatello and Michaelangelo..

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Why was FDR important to history?

Franklin D. Roosevelt became president during the Great Depression; he won on the platform of providing a "New Deal" for the American people. The New Deal created several domestic programs for the relief, recovery and reform of the economy. The relief portion of the New Deal helped out the unemployed by giving them work building airports, hospitals, schools and roads as well as raising the price of crops. Roosevelt's Second New Deal put into place the Social Security Act, which is one of the largest programs run by the U.S. government.\nRoosevelt also lead the United States into World War..

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What were the accomplishments of Martin Van Buren?

Before being elected president, Martin Van Buren was President Andrew Jackson's secretary of state. As such, he was in charge of overseeing the United States' foreign affairs and later became United States minister to England. He served as vice president during Jackson's second term in office.\nVan Buren won the presidential election of 1836. From 1837 to 1842, however, the United States fell into its worst depression in history. Hundreds of banks and businesses failed, and thousands lost their land.\nVan Buren believed that the downturn in the economy was due to reckless busine..

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Did Martin Luther King have any kids?

Dr. Michael "Martin" Luther King, Jr. was a prominent Civil Rights activist of the 1960s. His movement was characterised by its nonviolent approach. King is famous for his speeches, most famously the "I Have A Dream" speech, given in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.\nKing was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was survived by his wife, Coretta (Apr. 27, 1927- Jan. 30, 2006) and four children: Bernice (born Mar. 28, 1963), Dexter (born Jan. 30, 1961), Martin III (born Oct. 23, 1957) and Yolanda (Nov. 17, 1955 - May 15, 2007).

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Who invented the first chocolate bar?

Prior to the first chocolate bar, most people consumed cocoa in the form of drinking powders and pressed cakes that turned into hot cocoa when combined with hot water. It was not until 1847 that Fry's attempted the first chocolate bar, which was bitter compared to modern recipes. Nineteen years later in 1866, Fry's invented the chocolate cream bar, which had a chocolate outer layer with a sweet cream inner layer. In the 19th century's remaining decades, other chocolate inventions were produced, including Easter eggs and Fry's Turkish delight.In 1875, Daniel Peter of Switzer..

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What is Dell's slogan?

Dell is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas. The company was founded by Michael Dell in 1984 in Austin, Texas.\n\nDell is widely known for offering customers the ability to customize and individualize their own computer to their specific liking. This customization applies to laptops, notebooks, and desktop computers. They take pride in offering products tailored to their customers' needs, hence the creation of the company slogan.\n\nAs of 2014, Michael Dell continues to hold his position as the CEO of the company.

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