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What does the cornucopia symbolize?

There are many versions of the cornucopia story. Another myth suggests that Hercules created the cornucopia while breaking off the horn of a river god during a fight.\nEventually the cornucopia became associated with other deities. For instance, because the horn is a vessel of nourishment, the cornucopia is a sign of Demeter, who is the goddess of the harvest, or Gaia, the Earth goddess. Because the cornucopia symbolized abundance, it is also associated with Pluto, the god of wealth. The prosperity of cornucopia also meant that it was associated with the goddess of luck, Fortuna.\nIn modern ti..

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When was the Spanish cession acquired?

The reason for the Florida cessation was that U.S. President James Madison laid claim to the area at a time when Spain's rule in the area had been weakened due to the French invasion of Spain led by Napoleon. The reason for the Mexican cessation was due to the fighting over the U.S. and Mexican borders as well as the Mexican-American war.When Texas became a part of the U.S., Spain was upset and a border disagreement ensued. Texas had 389,000 square miles of territory that had belonged to Spain and, therefore, Spain was upset that it was now a part of the U.S. This time period, the 1800s, ..

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What are the facts about 9/11?

The first attack of 9/11 occurred at 8:45 a.m., when a Boeing 767 hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center. The crash appeared to be an accident until a second plane hit the South Tower 18 minutes later. Both towers remained standing at the time, and people began evacuating from the towers and the surrounding area.\nLess than an hour later, a third plane hit the west side of the Pentagon military headquarters, just south of Washington. While the Pentagon did not collapse, 125 people were killed during the initial crash, as well as all 64 passengers of the plane.\nAt approximately 10:00 a...

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What happened to Edgar Allen Poe and his first love?

Much of Poe's work has been attributed to Elmira, including poems such as "Tamerlane," "Song" and "To Elmira." Even Poe's older brother, William Henry Leonard Poe, wrote a short story about the doomed nature of his brother's relationship. Despite his dying before the two could be married, Elmira remained quiet about their relationship, even refusing interviews for his biographies. It was not until much later that she agreed to speak about it, and even then, she did not reveal many details. A good deal of their relationship still remains a mystery.

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In what year did World War II start?

World War II saw the rise to power of the Nazi Party under the dictatorial leadership of Adolf Hitler. On September 1, 1939, Hitler ordered the "blitzkrieg" attack on Poland and the summary execution of its people. Neither the British, nor the French government took decisive measures against the Germans, despite the proclamation of war. The participation of the U.S. in the second world war was triggered by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which took place on December 7, 1941.

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What did Cyrus McCormick invent?

Cyrus and his brother Leander moved from their family home in Virginia to Chicago in 1847. Together, they founded the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company with an improved reaper design. The company merged with similar companies in 1902 to become the International Harvester Company.\nCyrus McCormick's invention was challenged a number of times by inventors such as Obed Hussey and John Henry Manny who held similar patients. Cyrus McCormick took Manny to court for patent infringement but lost the case.

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What did the Civil Constitution of the Clergy do?

Because the Catholic Church in France was considered by revolutionaries as one of the principle agents of the old order, it was both ideologically and practically targeted for reform, if not dismantling. The number of bishops active in France was reduced from 137 to 83, with new bishops and priests selected by local electors, the latter having already sworn loyalty to the new constitution. Perhaps counterintuitively, there was no requirement that such electors were Catholic themselves, creating conditions whereby local Catholic priests could be elected by people outside their congregations, su..

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What farming tools were used in ancient China?

During the Western Han Period, iron plowshares were common. By the Tang Dynasty from 618 to 907 A.D., China had become one of the most powerful countries in the world in part due to its improvements in farming technology. The curved-shaft blow and bucket carriage expanded available farmland. The former represents the advancement of agriculture at the time; made of both metal and wood, it has 11 component parts, can turn in multiple directions, performs various functions and is easy to operate.\nDuring the Yuan Dynasty from 1271 to 1368 A.D., Huang Daopo, a female textile specialist, converted ..

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Why did the Gulf War happen?

In 2003, the United States claimed that Iraq was manufacturing weapons of mass destruction and initiated an invasion of Iraq. This war resulted in the removal of Saddam Hussein from power, his execution and a lengthy occupation of the country. Investigations revealed no substantial evidence of an active weapons of mass destruction program, leading many to question the original motive for entering the war.

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How did Abe Lincoln get his nickname of "Honest Abe"?

Because of his honesty as a young man, he was often asked to judge contests and mediate arguments. He was clearly someone people were willing and able to trust, due to his unflinching honesty and notable trustworthiness.\nAbraham Lincoln's honestly became rather infamous when he ran against Stephan Douglas for President. Douglas, after losing the race, noted, "You have nominated a very able and very honest man." Douglas, who had previously beaten Lincoln in a race for the Senate bid, clearly admired him for his candor.\nAbraham Lincoln himself was vocal about his own honesty. He consisten..

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