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Who invented the Bic lighter?

Bic was founded by Marcel Bich in 1945. He and his partner, Edouard Buffard began manufacturing pens and pencils in France. In 1958, the company moved into the United States with the purchase of the Waterman Pen Company, based in Connecticut. Since then, Bic has introduced additional products such as disposable razors, drawing pencils, Wite-Out, a Bic phone and fuel cells.

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When was the airplane invented?

Many other inventors were working on powered flight at the dawn of the 20th century, and some claim that the Wright brothers were not the first to achieve it. Clement Ader, Gustave Whitehead, Richard Pearse and Karl Jatho all claimed to have beaten the Wright brothers into the sky, but none could produce evidence of sustained, controlled powered flight.

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Who did Hernando de Soto marry?

De Soto was a Spanish explorer who helped conquer Central America and Peru. He was also the first European to cross the Mississippi River. In the early 1530s he sailed across the Atlantic Ocean as a part of Francisco Pizzario's expedition. During this voyage, he participated in the conquest of Peru. In 1539, he set sail for North America, landing in Tampa Bay. He was named governor of Cuba and Adelantado of Florida. De Soto was born in 1496 in Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain. He died of a fever in 1542 in Ferriday, LA.

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What was the purpose of the Seneca Falls convention?

The Seneca Convention is viewed as the launching point for the women's suffrage movement in the United States. The convention was held at Wesleyan Chapel and was only open to women on the first day. The Declaration of Sentiments mirrored the language of the Declaration of Independence, including a preamble proclaiming that "all men and women are created equal." It was signed by 68 women and 32 men.\nThe convention organizers presented a series of speeches urging the assembly to pass several resolutions discussing the position of women in American society and their right to pursue politica..

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What are some facts about Davy Crockett?

Davy Crockett fought in the War of 1812 against the British. During his service, he participated in a massacre of Indians who were responsible for the attack on Fort Mims in Alabama.\nRunning as a Democrat, Crockett was a member of Congress elected in 1827 and 1829. In 1835, he won a congressional seat as a Whig. He did not enjoy many successes as a member of Congress. After losing a bid for re-election, he swore off political life and said he would relocate to Texas.\nHis time in Texas led him to the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. He died as an American hero during an attack on an outpost..

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When was the sword invented?

Scholars and anthropologists have discovered sword-like blades in areas such as Arslantepe, Turkey, dating back as far as 3,200 B.C. Construction of blades longer than 21 inches was only achieved during the late Bronze Age. Previously, swords longer than 21 inches would bend after prolonged use. Swords were mainly intended for thrusting during wars. The swords had a small leaf-shaped hilt that allowed a person to grab it firmly and to prevent the hand from slipping.

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Why did the Pilgrims celebrate Thanksgiving?

The celebration that has led to the annual tradition of Thanksgiving in the United States likely featured some sort of wild game, possibly turkey, ducks, swan or geese. Written records suggest that the Wampanoag brought five deer to the feast. Corn was likely served as cornmeal or porridge along with fruits common to the area, such as cranberries and blueberries.

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What did the pharaohs eat?

Both the breads and cakes that the pharaohs ate were made with added fat, and their diets also consisted of wine and beer. The food was made as an offering to the Egyptian gods several times a day, but it was taken home later and eaten.

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How did the ancient Egyptians worship their gods?

The world for the ancient Egyptians revolved around their many gods and the Egyptians believed they had to do whatever necessary to keep those gods happy. Priests built large temples in which to worship but ordinary people had little to do with these ceremonies. Offerings like food or flowers were made during every ceremony to appease the gods and eventually, the offerings of sacrificial animals and mummies were made with the animals being raised strictly for this purpose.Common people were usually not allowed in the temples and only came in contact with the statues of their gods during religi..

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How many Vietnam veterans are there?

Vietnam was under French administration for decades until Vietnamese communists under Ho Chi Minh defeated the French at the battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954. Vietnam was split along the 17th parallel between the communist controlled north and the democratic south. The United States pledged to support South Vietnam as part of its Cold War strategy. Throughout the 1960s, the U.S. sent hundreds of thousands of combat troops into the country. President Richard Nixon had withdrawn American military forces from Vietnam by 1973.

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