Only nine miles apart as the crow flies, and similar in form, substance, and intent, there are some differences between the Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials. Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl,
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Monuments & Memorials
Only nine miles apart as the crow flies, and similar in form, substance, and intent, there are some differences between the Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials.
Back in the day, European and American women tended to grow their hair as long as they could, styling it in the preferred fashion. The length of one's hair was a symbol of status and wealth, and few women cut their hair.
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Insects are animals that have a hard exoskeleton made of chitin and a body made of three parts - a head, thorax, and abdomen. Some have two pairs of wings and others have none! All have joined legs - three pairs of them - and two antennae!
Many animals are said to act in strange ways before natural disasters. Is the oarfish one of them? While much information about this odd fellow remains to be discovered, there are still some facts to uncover. Let's see!
Raptors are predatory birds with sharp talons, hooked beaks, and keen eyesight.
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The word extinction is derived from the Latin "extinctionem", which means annihilation. Originally it was used to describe fires that had been extinguished, but by the late 1700s it was used to describe the loss of a species.
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Originally children of reigning monarchs were said to have been born into the purple, a reference to a color that was so valuable only the very wealthy could afford to wear it. Over time, the concept was expanded to include all children of royal birth.
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The ancient city of Carthage was "born to the purple" in the sense that the people possessed the secret of making the expensive cloth, which, in turn, became one of their most important trade goods.
Originally children of reigning monarchs were said to have been born into the purple, a reference to a color that was so valuable only the very wealthy could afford to wear it. The Greeks devised a myth to explain how this color came into existence. |
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While there are about 35,000 items typically on display at the Musee du Louvre, the museum has a collection of 380,000 objects! It has been said that it would take a person two months and eight miles of walking to see all of them! |
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In 2006 a meeting was held that changed the way people look at the planets. Let's have a look at what was considered and decided.
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The origins of Halloween seem to go back thousands of years and are deeply shrouded in mystery. Nevertheless, there is archaeological and historical evidence available that may point us toward knowledge of its development into a modern holiday.
Godric Gryffindor was one of the founders of Hogwarts. While the other founders were said to have had known blood descendants in Harry Potter's world, Gryffindor did not. Was there anyone, though, who was heir to his bravery and courage? |
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While not always historically accurate, war movies do typically give viewers a general sense of who played certain real life roles and some of the events that took place. Let's see if you can match each war movie with its main geographic setting.
Who doesn't love a tabby?! Tabby cats are absolutely adorable! But did you know that tabbies are not a specific breed of cat? Instead the term tabby is used to describe certain variations of a coat pattern or patterns that a cat might have.
My grandson and I like to plan trips, and we frequently talk about places that we would like to visit together. We have decided this time to stay within the boundaries of the United States and choose sites that we think are great wonders of nature.
In 1453, after King Henry VI was declared mentally unfit to rule, his closest adult relative, Richard, Duke of York, was named Lord Protector. Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, took issue with York's appointment, and the War of the Roses began.