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What is the most populated city in Africa?

The population in Lagos jumped significantly in a short period of time. In 2011, it was estimated to only have 11.2 million people. Prior to then, Cairo was the most populous city in Africa. Lagos is thought to be responsible for one-fourth of Nigeria's gross domestic product.An oil boom and a growing economy are thought to contribute to the fast population growth. The country also has a high birth rate that helps boost its numbers.

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What did Mahatma Gandhi do to achieve a hero status?

Gandhi developed the idea of satyagraha in South Africa, where he worked as a lawyer who advocated for the rights of the Indian minority in the face of racist laws and regulations. He continued the struggle for freedom from oppression in India, targeting not only the British authorities, but also the caste system and the sexism rampant in Indian society. Through a series of coordinated campaigns, he displayed his resolve, even going to jail for two years in the 1920s. Despite his struggles, he continued voicing his message of non-violence, preaching love for his enemies as well as his allies a..

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Are there different rituals for each of the Islamic prayer times?

The number of rakats for obligatory prayers are as follows: 2 at Fajr; 4 at Zuhr; 4 at Asr; 3 at Maghrib; and 4 at Isha. The first two rakats of the Fajr and Maghrib prayers are recited aloud.\nIn addition to the obligatory prayers, adherents often perform optional (supererogatory) prayers involving extra rakats. These prayers are the Sunnah, the Nafil and the Witr. The Sunnah follow the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and they are recited individually, not with the congregation.\nThe third rakat of the Witr prayer must include the Fatiha (The Opening prayer..

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What is an Inuit?

The Inuit of Canada live primarily in Nunavut, Northern Quebec and Labrador. American Inuit are dispersed around Alaska's North Slope and Little Diomede Island. The ancestors of the Inuit originally arrived in western Alaska from Siberia around A.D. 1000. Inuit speak a language known as Inuktitut. The Inuit enjoy a degree of political autonomy through the governance of the Inuit Circumpolar Council, an organization recognized by the United Nations.

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What are some promises from God found in the Bible?

Genesis 9 records that God, after having spared Noah, his family and representatives of the animal kingdom from the worldwide flood, made a covenant with the survivors in which he promised to never again destroy the world by a flood. The Bible mentions that God put a rainbow in the sky, which was to be the sign of his promise.\nGenesis 3 tells of the fall of Adam and Eve from immortality to a life of sin and death. Both had fallen to the temptations of the devil, who, under the guise of a serpent, convinced the couple to disobey God. In response, God not only assigned punishments to each of th..

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What are some highly reviewed church supply companies?

LifeWay Christian Resources, which is a nonprofit organization, is one of the largest providers of religious resources across the world. The company's collection includes Communion supplies, baptismal robes, office equipment, church interiors and custom offering envelopes.\nTonini is one of the oldest church supplies firms in the United States. The company provides altar bread and wine, Bibles, books and missals as well as fundraising and funeral necessities to its customers.\nThe Church Supply Warehouse started in 1967 as a small gift shop dealing with traditional gift store items includ..

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What do Chinese people eat for dinner?

Peking duck is a classic Chinese dinner dish that requires over a day of preparation time. It is served with Chinese pancakes, green onions and hoisin sauce. Jellyfish is a common cold starter plate in the first course of dinner. It is served with green onions and toasted sesame oil.\nChow fun is a popular dish of Cantonese origin. Wide noodles of rice or wheat are served with thinly sliced seafood, beef or pork and tossed with green onions and a dark savory sauce.\nShrimp dumpling soup is a popular Hong Kong dish served in the soup portion of the dinner courses. Minced shrimp bundles and egg ..

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Who is the leader of Christianity?

Pope Francis is the leader of the world's estimated 1.2 billion Roman Catholics, according to Evangelical Alliance UK. Justin Welby is the Archbishop of Canterbury and he leads the world's Anglican and Episcopalian congregations. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is the Archbishop of Constantinople and New Rome. Although he does not exercise authority over the other patriarchs in the Eastern Orthodox communion, he is the first among equals. There are many other leaders of Christianity because the faith split in the 16th century, creating a multitude of denominations, each with its own..

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Where can you find real wizard spells?

The website teaches wizards how to practice the art of black and white magic for personal development. Occult practitioners claim that wizards can learn how to cast spells to ward off evil, win back a loved one, advance in a career, obtain prosperity, uncover a hidden talent, find the perfect job and attract good luck. The site divides the spells into categories to minimize the search time. Instructions for all spells are listed on the website and include items needed to make the spells. The site is useful for anyone wishing to learn how to cast spells using magic.\nOther spellbooks including ..

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What are some humorous prayers?

Children are often sources of prayers that bring laughs. They have been heard saying things during prayer such as, "I want to be like daddy but without hair all over" and "Thanks for the younger brother, but I asked for a puppy." They have also been heard asking God if He is invisible or if that is just a trick.

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