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How many times was the original Woodstock festival held?

C. Perez, Writer
Answered: Mar 07, 2019

The original Woodstock Music Festival happened once. It began on August 15, 1969 to August 17 1969 and ran over to August 18. The festival was held in a 600 acre Dairy farm Bethel, White Lake New...Read More

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Who said, 'I've never had an accident worth talking about'?

G. Woods, College student
Answered: Sep 24, 2020

Who said 'I've never had an accident worth talking about'? These words were said by Edward John Smith, the captain of Titanic, a British naval officer; He mentioned it five years pr...Read More

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What was Arthur Ashe famous for?

C. Lopez, Chauffer
Answered: Oct 12, 2020

The first thing that comes to mind, which you often hear people say when they start talking about Arthur Ashe, is that he was the first African-American to be awarded the Grand Slam title,...Read More

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Why did America want freedom from the British?

Anthony Paul Bonadio, Teacher
Answered: Dec 06, 2018

America wanted freedom from the British for several years prior to 1776 when the 13 colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. Prior to the American Revolutionary War, people were...Read More

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What is the literal meaning of Mohenjo-Daro?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 20, 2018

In any case, exactly who involved the antiquated city in current Pakistan amid the third thousand years B.C. remains a baffle. ... The Indus Valley human progress was totally obscure until 1921,...Read More

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Why did the Shang Dynasty choose to settle beside the Yellow River?

C. Block, English Professor
Answered: Jan 29, 2019

Loess is a yellowish-gray fertile sediment blown in by the wind. Loess is most commonly found in eastern China and in the American midwest. By farming land rich in loess, the Shang dynasty...Read More

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What is the national boundaries that existed in Africa at the end of the 19th century?

S. Barnes, Chauffeur
Answered: May 17, 2019

The correct answer to this question is A, Unnaturally imposed by Europeans who had little knowledge of African tribal groups, and who didn’t care about the people in Africa. Between 1875...Read More

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Who was the first African American car manufacturer in 1916?

C. Lopez, Chauffer
Answered: Oct 12, 2020

The first African American car manufacturer in 1916 was Frederick Douglass Patterson. However, the credit would have gone to Charles Richard Patterson if the question had asked of the first...Read More

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Why is Garrett Morgan responsible?

C. Lopez, Chauffer
Answered: Oct 12, 2020

Anytime Garrett Morgan is mentioned, what usually comes to mind is his noble inventory skills. Garrett Morgan, who lived between (1877-1963) was the inventor of the gas mask and traffic lights....Read More

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What is the period of European history between ancient and modern times called?

John Adney
Answered: Mar 24, 2017

Middle ages {medieval times}.

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What types of policies have characterized the rule of Latin-American military governments since 1945?

John Smith
Answered: Jun 24, 2021

Since the end of World War II, the political situa-tion of many latin american countries has been unstable, and many have experienced periods of rule by military dictators. These military...Read More

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Why were the dark ages called "dark"?

I.Donald
Answered: Feb 09, 2018

There were actually several countries that have Dark Ages. The most prominent one that many people refer to is the Dark Ages to the Middle Ages. The term dark refers to the problems and sadness...Read More

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What do you call the recess found in the dome to make the structure lighter?

Charlyndiez
Answered: Jun 24, 2021

Coffers

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Which countries were ruled by white minorities until the late 20th century?

Vcubero
Answered: Jun 24, 2021

South Africa and Zimbabwe

1 Answer

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What does the acronym PTTA stand for?

John Smith
Answered: Jun 24, 2021

Philippine Tourist and Travel Association

1 Answer

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