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How is the Archbishop of Canterbury chosen?: The Archbishop of Canterbury is appointed by the Crown, that is to say by the sovereign acting...
[7/15/2010]
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Why is Texas called the Lone Star State?: Texas is called the "Lone Star State" because for almost ten years, from 1836 until its annexation...
[7/12/2010]
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Where was the Klondike?: The Klondike was-and still is-in remote north-western Canada on the borders of Alaska...
[7/10/2010]
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Where did Christopher Columbus land?: Christopher Columbus, on his famous voyage of 1492, made landfall after nine weeks at sea...
[7/10/2010]
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How did Grandma Moses became famous?: Grandma Moses (1860-1961) became famous as a painter when she held her first exhibition...
[7/10/2010]
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Why did the British Empire break up?: It is possible to list at least four basic forces which brought about the dissolution of the British Empire...
[7/10/2010]
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How did Suffragettes get their name?: The Suffragettes were given that name by a newspaper reporter who wrote that not only did...
[7/10/2010]
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Where did Noah's Ark come to rest?: After seven months afloat Noah came to rest, the Bible tells us, "upon the mountains of Ararat...
[7/9/2010]
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Where was Custer’s last stand?: "General" Custer made his famous last stand on the banks of the Little Big Horn River, near what...
[7/9/2010]
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When were Kings thought to be Gods?: Throughout history, kings have often been supposed to enjoy a special relationship with the gods...
[7/9/2010]
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