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What did the Calusa Indians eat?

It is estimated that at their peak, the Calusa Indian population was as much as 50,000. They were not a friendly group, which led them to enter many battles with other Native Americans and explorers. Because they were so knowledgeable about water, they often used it to their advantage when battling with other groups. They would sail up and down the waters in Florida, including the Calooshahatchee River. However, in the early 1700s, they were largely eradicated from Florida. Those who survived the conflicts and diseases brought by explorers moved to Cuba.

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How many people died building the Empire State Building?

The Empire State Building measures 1,454 feet from its base to the tip of the lightning rod. It has 102 floors and, at the time of construction in 1931, was the tallest building in the world. It held that title for over 40 years, until the north tower of the World Trade Center was built in 1972.

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Why were the border states important to the Union?

The border states suffered from divided loyalty during the Civil War. Their white populations, including Lincoln's in-laws, were of largely Southern origin; many owned slaves. Their economies had been transformed by the railroads, however, and they spent much of the period immediately prior to the war forging trading links with northern markets. By courting these states, Lincoln hoped to prevent further dissolution of the Union and the economic disruption that would ensue if the border states cut ties with Washington.\nStrategically, the border states were crucial to operations against th..

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Who were the four major Allies of WWII?

Russia entered the war in June of 1941. The United States, which was an isolationist country at that time, became an Allied Power after the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese in December of 1941. Although these were the main allies in WWII, there were many other nations that were also allies, such as China, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

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What were characteristics of the early Middle Ages?

The Middle Ages was a time when Justinian law was the model and civilization was transitioning from Roman ideals to modern ideals. In fact, the medieval period is often titled the "Middle Ages" because it is in the middle of these two ideals.

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What did George T. Sampson invent?

Earlier clothes dryer designs had existed, a fact that Sampson acknowledged by calling his design an improvement rather than a new creation. His innovation was in designing the dryer as a frame that could be placed over a stove and easily removed when not in use. Earlier dryers that also used heat to dry clothes were called ventilators. However, these were large metal drums that had to be placed over a fire and constantly rotated. Sampson's design did not require manual rotation or an open flame. Sampson also patented a design for sled propellers in 1885.

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How would a Mesopotamian pottery maker make pottery?

Form a potEarly earthenware was formed by hand or using a mold, like a basket. Many early pieces were made at home and served functional purposes such as storage or eating. As urban civilizations developed in Mesopotamia, the manufacture of pottery developed as a profession, and the potter's wheel emerged around 4,000 B.C.E. At this time, pottery became an object of trade.Fire the clayPottery during the Mesopotamian period was fired in a pit or a bonfire. Pit firing dates to almost 30,000 B.C.E. A hole was dug in the ground, and the pottery placed inside. The pit was filled with combusti..

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What rights did women fight for in the 1800s?

Before the suffrage movement that took place during many decades in the 1800s, women were expected only to have interests in the home, their children and their husbands. They were not allowed to vote, work for a living wage or own their own property. After women were married, they lost all of their rights to be able to speak for themselves and were not even allowed to sign contracts.During this time, not all women wanted to marry, have children and run a home. They wanted to be able to support themselves and gain access to money without a husband. Women wanted to be treated equally to men and ..

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What are some interesting facts about Frederick the Great?

Frederick II was born in Berlin in 1712 and was king from 1740 to 1786. Frederick's father, Frederick I of the House of Hohenzollern, often humiliated and abused him. Frederick's mother, Princess Sophia-Dorothea, sister of the King of England, was good to him. Frederick II was a gifted musician whose mother had him tutored in poetry, Greek and Roman classics, and French culture. His father, however, wanted him educated in statecraft and military science. Frederick's father placed him in a junior government position in local administration.\nUnder Frederick II, Prussia became a g..

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Who invented the first knife?

Knives were originally made of flint, rock, bone and obsidian. As of 2014, more modern knives are made from materials such as ceramic, iron, steel, titanium, bronze and copper, and they usually have either a folding or fixed-blade construction. Fixed-blade knives fit inside a sheath, are stronger and do not have moving parts. Folding knives use a pivot that connects the blade to the handle and feature a locking mechanism to prevent accidental opening or injury.

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