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Where can I find trivia questions about Martin Luther?

The quiz at the PBS website presents users with 10 historical quotes, the attribution of which users are challenged to guess. For each quote, users are given a choice between Martin Luther and Martin Luther King, Jr. as its source. According to the website, despite their disparate time periods, these two intellectuals left comparable legacies and had a similar zeal for reformation.The start page of the quiz at the Hosanna Lutheran Church website contains a short summary of Luther's life, covering his beliefs, accomplishments and legacy. Following this is a series of questions on individua..

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How large is Miami's transsexual population?

Difficulties in determining the population sizes of the LGBT community, and even more so with the transsexual community, are due to survey methods and self reporting, as well as the differences in transgender versus transsexual identification. Transsexual often refers to individuals who have undergone gender reassignment surgery, while transgender refers to individuals who identify as the opposite gender of their biological sex.

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What do Japanese cherry blossoms symbolize?

In Japan, "hanami" refers to the traditional custom of people gathering to enjoy the transient beauty of cherry blossoms during their short blooming season. In modern Japan, the weather bureau announces the cherry blossom blooming season in "sakura-zensen" forecasts, the literal meaning of which is "cherry blossom front." These forecasts are closely watched so that gatherings can be planned accordingly. Nighttime viewings are called "yozakura" and are accompanied by paper lanterns specifically made for the occasion. Attended by many younger people, the nighttime festivals usually cause older c..

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What is the history of the Catholic prayer to St. Michael?

When Pope Leo instituted the Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel, he decreed that it should be said after Mass (and it is still said after many Tridentine Low Masses as of 2015). Pope Paul VI did not include the prayer in his revisions of the Mass in 1968.\nThe basic theme of the prayer is that of invoking the protection of St. Michael the Archangel against the forces of evil. It specifically asks that the angel defend those still on earth as they do battle, and to help them avoid the snares laid for them by Satan. Invoking St. Michael as a leader of the host of angels, it closes by asking h..

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What are some different English translations of the Quran?

"Interpretation of the Meanings of the Noble Qur'an" is among the most popular English translations of the Qur'an and the officially promoted English translation of the Saudi Arabian government.\nArberry's "The Koran Interpreted" was for many years the preferred English translation of scholars.\n"The Holy Qur'an: Translation and Commentary" was perhaps the most widely used English translation of the Quran until the publishing of "Interpretation of the Meanings of the Noble Qur'an."

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Is the moose a Canadian symbol?

Moose can be found in every Canadian province, with a total population of approximately 500,000 to 1 million. The name derives from the Algonquin word "mooswa," meaning "twig-eater." Moose can live up to an average of 15 to 25 years, and they are the largest species in the deer family. Antlers are found only on male moose, who shed them every November or December. A new set grows in the summer.

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What is the best description of stupas?

The first 10 stupas were formed to hold the ashes of the Buddha. These mounds became sites of religious significance. Worshipers came to the mounds to pray or to walk around them in a clockwise circle, as a kind of meditation. Later, other stupas were built to hold subdivided remains of the Buddha and the bodies of other great religious leaders. The design of stupas became more and more complex with the addition of stone fencing and decorative carvings of goddesses and other religious elements. Some stupas went from circular mounds to tall stacked buildings. Yet, all remain housing for Buddhis..

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What are some Malayalam Christian songs?

Malayalam Christian music is a genre of Christian music produced in the Malayalam language of India, which was described as a classical Indian language, as of 2013. Some of the most common themes present in Malayalam Christian music includes themes of lament, penitence, worship and praise. Some songs deal with personal struggles and journeys, while others are reflective of Christian lore and scripture, such as the life and times of Jesus Christ.\nOne online radio station that focuses on Malayalam Christian music is Psalms Radio, which describes itself as a non-profit Christian radio station th..

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Why do Buddhists wear orange robes?

While the color orange is not symbolic for Buddhist monks, the tradition of wearing orange has maintained prominence in the East. Contemporary monks wear synthetically dyed orange robes in honor of the memory of their ancient brothers in Southeast Asia. In other parts of the world, the robes worn by Buddhist monks are different colors. For example, Tibetan Buddhist monks wear burgundy robes. Also, white robes are often worn on special observance holidays.\nThe robe is significant to Buddhist monks because Lord Buddha also wore a robe in order to protect his body from the heat, cold and insects..

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When was the Book of Psalms written?

The Book of Psalms is the longest book in the Bible and takes the form of poetry that has been widely used as prayers and songs. The authors of the Psalms are thought to be as follows: David, Solomon, Asaph, sons of Korah, Heman, Ethan and Moses and a large amount was written by anonymous writers. The Psalms cover a variety of themes from praise, to faith and forgiveness.

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