Did Germany have kamikaze pilots? Were there kamikaze pilots in the German air force in World War II? Technically, no. But the Germans did have something similar. In Japan, the kamikaze (literally “Wind of God” or “Divine Wind”) were planned suicide attacks by military aviators from the Empire of Japan beginning in October 1944. What …
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When did healthy eating become popular? Research has suggested that the healthy food trend, popularised in the late 2010s, has been replaced with food and drinks traditionally associated with indulgence, comfort or leisure as people stay home during coronavirus lockdowns. What was the average diet in the 1800s? Most fruits and vegetables were grown on …
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Neither Palmerston nor Russell much regretted the collapse of the French monarchy in February 1848, since they had had many disagreements with Louis Philippe, who had ruled that country since the revolution of 1830. Why was the government of Louis Philippe of France overthrown? Following a period of economic stability in the 1840s, France experienced …
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How do I figure out what language this is? Google Translate To use it, copy some text in the unknown language and head to Google Translate. Paste your text in the box on the left. As soon as you do, it should detect the language of the pasted text, showing [Language] – Detected above, and …
How did Greek culture affect the ancient world? The Greeks made important contributions to philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. Literature and theatre was an important aspect of Greek culture and influenced modern drama. The Greeks were known for their sophisticated sculpture and architecture. Did ancient Greece interact with other civilizations? Greeks came into contact with …
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Did Mesopotamia flood yearly? The weather in Mesopotamia was known for extremes: much of the year experienced hot and dry weather, broken up by a yearly flood cycle. Though the floods were destructive, this important civilization could not have existed without the unique environment of the region, specifically the yearly flood cycle. Was there a …
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How old are the oldest copies of the New Testament? Earliest extant manuscripts The first complete copies of single New Testament books appear around 200, and the earliest complete copy of the New Testament, the Codex Sinaiticus dates to the 4th century. Where are the original copies of the New Testament? the Vatican Library Written …
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What made nonviolent protest effective during the Civil Rights Movement? A major factor in the success of the movement was the strategy of protesting for equal rights without using violence. Civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King championed this approach as an alternative to armed uprising. King’s non-violent movement was inspired by the teachings of …
When was New Territories leased to Britain? Terms. Under the convention the territories north of what is now Boundary Street and south of the Sham Chun River, and the surrounding islands, later known as the “New Territories” were leased to the United Kingdom for 99 years rent-free, expiring on 30 June 1997, and became part …
What kinds of laws did the King of England refuse to pass or to allow the colonial legislatures to pass? Grievance 3 “He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and …
