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When did Khufu rule Egypt?

The exact dates of Khufu's reign are mysterious. Though his place in the order of pharaohs is relatively well established, the exact number of years he reigned is still unknown to historians. Ancient historians pegged his reign at 63 years, but modern Egyptologists estimate it to have lasted for a more modest 23 years. Whatever the duration of his reign, it lasted long enough to build one of the most iconic buildings in the world: the Great Pyramid of Giza.

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What are some of the major world events from history?

The Crusades were a series of military conflicts between Christian soldiers and Muslims inhabiting the Middle East. The First Crusade began in 1095 with a sermon delivered by Pope Urban II. The goal of the Crusades was to return control of the Holy Land to the Christian Church. Over the next 200 years, numerous other crusades occurred, seeking to take control of more and more of the land the Christian Church felt entitled to as followers of Jesus.\nWorld War I began with the 1914 invasion of Belgium and France by Germany following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the ..

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Who are the four presidents on Mount Rushmore in order?

Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, chose George Washington and Abraham Lincoln for their overall popularity. Later, he selected Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt for their contributions to American democracy and the expansion of the United States. Each of the carved heads is 60 feet tall. Many refer to visages on Mount Rushmore as the Shrine of Democracy.

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What did the Cherokee Indians eat?

Some of the crops that Cherokee women planted for consumption included corn, beans, sunflowers and squash. Hunted game included small game, deer, wild turkeys and bear. Cherokee men were also adept fishermen, and fish was included as part of the Cherokee diet. Prepared foods included soups and stews, using ingredients from both hunting and farming.\nTurtles were also included in soups and stews, and were part of Cherokee hunting. The shell of the turtle was often used as a baby rattle for Cherokee children. The tools that Cherokee men used to hunt included bows and arrows and blowguns. They wo..

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When was the Wet-Nap introduced?

Julius met with "Colonel" Harlan Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, in 1962. Although the marketing slogan for Kentucky Fried Chicken was "finger lickin' good," Julius suggested adding a pre-moistened wipe to the meals. Sanders agreed and became the first client for the Wet-Nap, which Julius' company, Nice-Pak Products, manufactured. Other restaurants followed suit, offering Wet-Nap and other pre-moistened wipes after messy meals.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of microwave cooking?

According to The University of Texas Health Centers Northeast, carcinogenic compounds can potentially be released when cooking steak or hamburger in a pan or on the grill, but microwaving meats beforehand helps to prevent this.\nMicrowaves have their limitations. Only "microwave-safe" dishes should be used in the microwave; otherwise, unsafe chemicals like polyvinyl chloride may contaminate the food. According to foodsafety.gov, it’s important to follow directions on the boxes of convenient meals because it can be easy to undercook or unevenly cook the food in the microwave. Covering, stirri..

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Why was the 7th Cavalry nicknamed "Garryowen"?

The 7th Cavalry was organized at Fort Riley, Kansas in 1866. The Seventh was the only U.S. cavalry regiment of the period to have a band, although many infantry regiments did. The band adopted Garryowen as its march tune, thus earning the regiment its nickname from the rest of the army.\nThe regiment is best known in history for its crushing defeat at Little Bighorn under General George Custer. The cavalry trained as a horse cavalry up until World War II, at which time it dismounted. In 1943, the cavalry packed up and headed to the action in the Pacific Theater.\nAfter World War II, the 7th Ca..

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What are some important American history timeline components from 1776 to 1860?

An American history timeline from 1776 should begin with the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which severed ties with Great Britain and launched the Revolutionary War. After years of fighting, the Americans were eventually granted their freedom by treaty in 1783. The drafting of the Constitution in 1787 and its final ratification in 1789 turned the 13 breakaway colonies into the United States.\nThe timeline should travel through the growing pains experienced by the new nation. The Louisiana Purchase and related Lewis & Clark expedition in 1803 more than doubled the size of t..

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Where can a list of U.S. presidents be found?

The United States has had 44 presidencies as of 2015; however, there have only been 43 presidents. Grover Cleveland counts twice as his two terms as president were non-consecutive. The first five presidents were George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe. The five most recent presidents were Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, who is the current president.

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What are some facts about Mansa Musa from his biography?

Musa became emperor in 1312. He received the name Mansa, meaning king, at his coronation. Mansa Musa, a devout Muslim, embarked on his pilgrimage in 1324 accompanied by a retinue of thousands of servants, as well as a significant amount of gold from the mines of West Africa. He gifted much of this gold to the people of the places his expedition visited, which brought the Mali Empire and Mansa Musa to the attention of Islamic and European leaders. Soon after, Spain, Italy and Germany began to add Mali their maps of the world, often with references to Mansa Musa.\nUpon the completion of his pilg..

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