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Is the university of oxford older than the aztec empire

Yes, the university of oxford is much older than the aztec empire, which was founded in 1321 It is believed that teaching started at the university of oxford in around 1167.

Has the leaning tower of pisa ever stood up straight

No, the leaning tower of pisa has never stood up straight. It started leaning during its construction, likely due to an inadequate foundation on ground that was too soft.

Did americans used to use corn cobs before toilet paper was invented

Yes, it is true that americans used to use corn cobs before toilet paper was invented, which wasn’t until 1857.

Were there female gladiators in ancient rome

No, there were no female gladiators in ancient rome, as it was against their culture and laws. Women were not even allowed to spectate at fights.

Where is the home country of Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc was from France. She was born in the village of Domrémy, in the Barrois region of the Duchy of Bar, which is now part of eastern France.

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Did the vikings discover america

No, evidence suggests that Vikings did not discover America before Christopher Columbus. However, there is evidence of a Viking settlement in North America in the 11th century.

Did the statue of liberty used to be a lighthouse

Yes, the Statue of Liberty was initially built as a lighthouse in New York Harbor in 1886.

Was the sinking of the titanic predicted

No, there were no predictions about the sinking of the Titanic before it happened on April 15, 1912.

Was the eiffel tower originally meant for barcelona

No, the Eiffel Tower was originally created to be a centerpiece for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris.

Was napoleon bonaparte attacked by a horde of bunnies

No, Napoleon Bonaparte did not have a horde of bunnies attacking him. It is a commonly misquoted story about how Napoleon escaped the siege of Toulon by hiding in a pile of bunny fur.

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Was tug of war once an olympic sport

Yes, tug of war was an olympic sport from 1900-1920. It was part of the Olympics in Stockholm, Antwerp, and Paris.

Which country has the worlds oldest parliament

Iceland is said to have the oldest parliament in the world, established in 930 A.D. It is called the Alþingi.

Did dunce caps used to be signs of intelligence

No, dunce caps were actually an early form of punishment used in the classroom. They were seen as a sign of shame and humiliation.

Was a horse once a senator in ancient rome

Yes, a horse named Incitatus was once a senator in ancient Rome. He was owned by Emperor Caligula and was given a marble stall and gold manger.

How many europeans were killed by rats in the middle ages

In the middle ages it is estimated that more than 25 million Europeans were killed by rats who had spread bubonic plague.

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When was the first memorial day

The first memorial day was on May 30, 1868. It was held to decorate the graves of fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War.

What was memorial day originally called

Memorial day was originally called Decoration Day.

Where is the birthplace of memorial day

The birthplace of memorial day is Waterloo, New York.

When was memorial day first officially recognized as a federal holiday

Memorial day was first officially recognized as a federal holiday in 1971.

Are memorial day and veterans day the same

No, memorial day and veterans day are not the same. Memorial day is a day for remembering those who lost their lives in service while veterans day is a day to recognize all veterans, living and dead.

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Who were the oldest and youngest people to sign the declaration of independence

The oldest signer of the declaration of independence was Benjamin Franklin, aged 70. The youngest was Edward Rutledge of South Carolina who was only 26 years old.

How big was the population of the usa in 1776

In 1776 the estimated population of the USA was 2.5 million people.

Which was the first newspaper to print the declaration of independence

The first newspaper to print the declaration of independence was the Pennsylvania Evening Post on July 6, 1776.

How many versions of the usa flag have there been

There have been 27 versions of the United States flag since 1776.

How many hot dogs are consumed in the usa each year

Americans consume an estimated 150 million hot dogs on 4th of July each year.

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How much is spent on fireworks annually in the usa

The US Fireworks Industry reported over $1 billion in fireworks sales around the 4th of July in 2019. This reflects an increase of 63% since 2017.

When did the star spangled banner became the united states national anthem

The Star-Spangled Banner was adopted as the official national anthem of the United States on March 3, 1931.

When and where was the first 4th of july parade

The first 4th of July parade took place in Philadelphia in 1777, as a way to celebrate the first anniversary of American Independence.

Which country apart from the usa also celebrates their independence on july 4th

The Philippines celebrate their independence from Spain on July 4th, 1946.

When is the independence day celebration in canada

Canada celebrates their independence day on July 1st, as Canada Day.

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When did the continental congress vote for independence

The Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776. This was a formal declaration of independence from British rule and is celebrated today as the United States’ Independence Day.

When and why did president zachary taylor die

President Zachary Taylor died in July 1850 due to complications from an illness he contracted while attending 4th of July celebration the day prior.

Which was the first state to declare the 4th of july an official state holiday

Connecticut was the first state to declare July 4th an official state holiday in 1827.

Which usa presidents both died on july 4 1826

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were the two USA presidents to die on July 4th 1826.

Which usa president was born on the 4th of july

Calvin Coolidge was the only USA President to be born on July 4th, in 1872.

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How many copies of the declaration of independence are there

There are 27 copies of the Declaration of Independence. The original draft was written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776. It was then printed on parchment and signed by the delegates of the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

How many sections are there in the declaration of independence

The Declaration of Independence consists of four sections. The first section is a preamble which states the purpose for writing the document. The second section lists the grievances against King George III. The third section declares the colonies’ independence from Britain, and the fourth section explains how the colonies should unite.

How many signatures does the declaration of independence contain

The Declaration of Independence contains 56 signatures, including John Hancock’s famous large signature. The signatures can be found in the bottom right-hand corner of the document.

How many people who signed the declaration of independence were born in the united kingdom

There were four people who signed the Declaration of Independence who were born in the United Kingdom. These four men were Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, Thomas McKean, and Thomas Lynch.

Who was the oldest person to sign the declaration of independence

The oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence was Benjamin Franklin, who was 70 years old at the time.