Did Leonardo da Vinci believe in God? While Leonardo da Vinci was known for his resolute beliefs in logic, reason, and empirical evidence, he did also possess a belief in God. This is evidenced through his own writings, in which he refers to God several times as an actual force, one that exists to the …
When did the key advances in vehicle suspension happen?
When was the suspension system invented? Automotive Springs — the Backstory The modern automobile suspension system was developed in 1904. Automobile suspension was quickly upgraded in 1906 when front coil springs were mounted on a flexible, hickory axle that dampened spring bounce. Leaf springs were first used on carriages. What are the advancements in suspension …
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What became of the French Revolutionary Religion and Calendar?
What happened to the calendar during the French Revolution? In 1793, the French revolutionaries decided to introduce a calendar which still had 12 months, but each month would be made up of a fixed 30 days. The 30 days would be divided into 3 weeks of 10 days each, instead of 4 weeks of 7 …
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Do British peers have a special way of signing their names?
What is the title for a UK peer? The five titles of the peerage, in descending order of precedence, or rank, are: duke, marquess, earl, viscount, baron. The highest rank of the peerage, duke, is the most exclusive. What are the English peer ranks? The ranks of the English peerage are, in descending order, duke, …
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How old were the youngest employees of the Russian-American Company?
When was the Russian-American company? 1799 On July 8 (19), 1799 under the order of Paul I there was created a trade association – the Russian-American Company. It was meant for developing the Russian lands in America and the adjoining islands. One of its founders and first directors was a chamberlain Nikolai P. Rezanov. When …
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What was the estimated population of the Mississippi Valley before contact with Europeans?
Estimates range from 8–112 million. What was the native population in America before European contact? around sixty million people Prior to the arrival of European explorers in the Americas in 1492, it is estimated that the population of the continent was around sixty million people. What was the population of the Mississippian civilization? At its …
When did husbands & wives start sharing bedrooms?
Is husband a girl or boy? A husband is a male in a marital relationship, who may also be referred to as a spouse. Is there a woman with 2 husbands? Kenya Stevens has two husbands and ‘uncountable’ boyfriends. She is proud and happy to be polyamorous. She has been married to her first husband …
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Were “hitmen” a real historical occupation?
Is being a hitman an actual job? Yes, professional hitmenhitmenContract killing is a form of murder or assassination in which one party hires another party to kill a targeted person or persons. It involves an illegal agreement which includes some form of payment, monetary or otherwise. Either party may be a person, group, or organization. …
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Agincourt – Where was the Earl of Suffolk (de la Pole)?
Where is Agincourt located? The Battle of Agincourt took place on 25 October 1415 in modern-day Azincourt in northern France. Who were the De La Poles? Richard de la Pole (died 24 February 1525) was a pretender to the English crown. Commonly nicknamed “White Rose”, he was the last Yorkist claimant to actively and openly …
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What was “Greek fire”?
What was Greek fire made of? What was Greek Fire made from? Its exact composition is still a mystery. Naptha or petroleum is thought to have been the principal ingredient, probably with sulphur or pitch and other materials added. It’s not clear how it was ignited, but quicklime was probably used, mixed with the main …