What Is The Ancient Capital Of Shetland?
Lerwick has served as Shetland’s capital since 1708 , after it was named the administrative center under Scottish rule. When did Lerwick become the ca…
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What Heated All The Planets As They Were Formed?
Planets got most of their heat from two big sources: the energy released when they smashed together during formation, and the slow decay of radioactiv…
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What Is The Origin Of The Metric System?
The metric system was created in France during the late 18th century and first adopted in 1795, becoming the first modern standardized international s…
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What Is The Old Name Of Libya?
Tripoli’s old name was Oea, a Phoenician settlement dating to the 7th century BCE before becoming the capital of the Roman province of Africa. What is…
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Does The Constitution Protect Travel Between States?
Yes, the U.S. Constitution protects interstate travel through key provisions and Supreme Court rulings that affirm this right as fundamental under the…
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How Did Flight Start?
Humans began flying in 1903 when the Wright brothers made the first controlled, powered flight of a heavier-than-air aircraft on December 17 at Kitty …
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How Did Viking Ships Not Sink?
Viking ships didn't sink thanks to their clinker-built hulls, shallow draft, and clever waterproofing tricks using tar, wool, and animal hair to seal …
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How Did Japan Recover From The 2011 Earthquake?
Japan wrapped up its 10-year recovery plan by 2021, with over 95% of infrastructure restored—though some communities are still partially rebuilt—and a…
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What Does The Word Silk Road Mean?
The Silk Road refers to a network of ancient trade routes established during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) that connected China with the Mediterran…
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What Did People Bring On The Oregon Trail?
Pioneers packed 1,000–1,500 pounds of essentials per wagon—cornmeal, bacon, rifles, candles, bedding, and tools—to survive the brutal 2,000-mile trip.…
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How Did The Central Pacific Company Get Through The Sierra Nevada Mountains?
The Central Pacific Railroad carved through the Sierra Nevada using hand-drilled holes stuffed with black powder, later switching to nitroglycerin. Pr…
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What Was On Earth 3 Billion Years Ago?
What was Earth like 3 billion years ago? Earth looked nothing like today’s planet. Imagine a world without continents, where the entire surface was on…