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The Treaty of Madrid was an early agreement between the fledgling nation of the United States and the colonial power of Spain. The treaty defined the boundaries between the US and Spanish colonies to the south and west, and it secured the US rights to navigate the Mississippi River, which was a critical waterway for trade in the West. The signatories also agreed not to incite native tribes to warfare. The borders defined by this treaty correspond to what boundaries today?
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Avatar Posted by duke 355 days ago (http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com)
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The Football Association (FA), the governing body of football in England, played a leading role in establishing rules for the modern game. All of England's professional football clubs must be members of the FA, and the organization holds a special place in the hearts of many soccer historians and fans worldwide. The FA runs several competitions, including the FA Cup, which is the oldest football competition in the world. When and where was the first exhibition game using FA rules played?
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Avatar Posted by duke 356 days ago (http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com)
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The Cedar Fire was the second largest wildfire in the history of California. It was one of 15 fires fanned by Santa Ana Winds that ravaged Southern California during October 2003. The Cedar Fire burned 280,278 acres (1,134 km虏), destroyed 2,820 buildings, and killed 15 people. The devastation caused by this fire led to several changes in the regulations for firefighting aircraft and their pilots, giving them more power in the firefighting and decision-making process. How did the fire start?
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The Concorde, which began commercial operation in 1976, was the only supersonic passenger jet to provide long-standing service to the public. It was built through a partnership between Britain and France and became a source of national pride among their citizens. The Concorde could make the transatlantic voyage in just over 3 hours, but the aircraft was retired in 2003 due to falling demand, rising maintenance costs, and safety issues. In 1986, the Concorde performed what impressive feat?
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Avatar Posted by duke 358 days ago (http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com)
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The Smurfs, or Les Schtroumpfs in French, are a fictional race of small blue creatures that live in a forest somewhere in Europe. The Belgian cartoonist Peyo introduced Smurfs to the world, but English-speakers perhaps know them best from the animated television series from Hanna-Barbera Productions. The Smurf franchise has spawned movies, television shows, figurines, and countless other merchandise. How did Peyo come up with the name for his famous creatures?
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Avatar Posted by duke 359 days ago (http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com)
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The Cuban Missile Crisis began when US reconnaissance aircraft uncovered Soviet missiles in Cuba. The Soviets denied the existence of the weapons, but they were forced to retract their denial when the US revealed photographic evidence at the UN. President Kennedy demanded the missiles be removed, but Soviet Premier Khrushchev refused, prompting Kennedy to order a blockade of Cuba. The Soviets then demanded the withdrawal of American missiles from what country?
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Avatar Posted by duke 360 days ago (http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com)
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Though Nightingale's parents forbade her to practice nursing, she persevered and is now considered the founder of modern nursing. During the Crimean War, Nightingale traveled with a group of 38 nurses to Turkey to treat the British wounded. There, they reduced the hospital death rate from 42% to 2%. Upon her return, she wrote Notes on Nursing (1860), the first nursing textbook, and founded the Nightingale Training School. In 1907, she became the first woman to receive what award?
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Avatar Posted by duke 361 days ago (http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com)
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The Treaty of Anc贸n ended Peru's involvement in the late 19th century War of the Pacific, fought between Chile and the joint forces of Bolivia and Peru. Victorious, Chile annexed the former Peruvian province of Tarapac谩 and gained substantial mineral-rich territories, leaving Bolivia without access to the sea. The loss of the war remains an emotional issue for many Bolivians who attribute their country's problems to its landlocked condition. What novel technology was employed during the war?
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