Why Was James Buchanan Not Married?
There is speculation that President James Buchanan was homosexual , and this is the reason that he never married. Prior to his presidency Buchanan liv…
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Why Did Georgia Change Its Flag In 2003?
He authorized the Georgia legislature to draft a new flag in 2003. The Georgia General Assembly’s proposed flag combined elements of Georgia’s previou…
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Who Were The Separatists And Why Were They Called?
Separatist, also called Independent, any of the English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who wished to separate from the perceived corruptio…
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Why Is Anthem Called Anthem?
Leonard Peikoff explains the meaning behind this title: “[Rand] is (implicitly) upholding the central principles of her philosophy and of her heroes: …
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What Items Did Egypt Trade With Kush?
The A Group benefited from the gold deposit and carnelian from the Nubian desert. They traded with the Egyptians and sailed in large vessels to kingdo…
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Why Was The Aztec Calendar Important To Aztec Society?
The Aztecs used two calendars. One calendar was used for tracking religious ceremonies and festivals. This calendar was called the tonalpohualli which…
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Why Does The American Flag Have 50 Stars?
The stripes represent the original 13 Colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union . What is the meaning of 50 stars in American flag? …
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Why Is It Called Dating?
The word “date” was allegedly coined in 1896, by a forlorn lover . According to Moira Weigel’s book, “Labor of Love: The Invention of Dating,” the wor…
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What Is Christmas And Why Is It Celebrated?
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ , observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration by…
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Why Was Heraldry Necessary In Medieval Times?
It was THE heralds’ task to keep track of all the coats of arms & be able to identify which arms belonged to which name . ... Heralds also acted a…
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Why Were Temples Important In Ancient Egypt?
As sentient beings, the Egyptians reciprocated by building temples to revere and nourish the gods . ... The design encouraged the gods to bring divine…
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What Are The 14 Quotes On The MLK Memorial?
Surrounding the statue of Dr. King is a 450-foot long Inscription Wall, which features 14 quotes from King’s speeches, sermons and writings. How many …