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Dragonflys use what kind of propulsion?
Other insects such as the Rove beetle Stenus are known to emit pygidial gland secretions that reduce surface tension making it possible for them to move on the surface of water by Marangoni propulsion (also known by the German term Entspannungsschwimmen).
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What historical event once again freed Estonia?
The collapse of the Soviet Union led to the restoration of Republic of Estonia's independence.
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What type of mathematics aided in developing European science?
New ideas also helped to influence the development of European science at this point: not least the introduction of Algebra.
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802
In what year did SME merge with another company?
In 2004, SME and Bertelsmann Music Group merged as Sony BMG Music Entertainment.
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803
Who is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University?
Mark Z. Jacobson, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University and director of its Atmosphere and Energy Program says producing all new energy with wind power, solar power, and hydropower by 2030 is feasible and existing energy supply arrangements could be replaced by 2050.
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804
Into how many languages was Cesare Beccaria's Crimes and Punishments (1764) translated?
Another prominent intellectual was Francesco Mario Pagano, who wrote important studies such as Saggi Politici (Political Essays, 1783), one of the major works of the Enlightenment in Naples, and Considerazioni sul processo criminale (Considerations on the criminal trial, 1787), which established him as an international authority on criminal law.
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805
Are quails used for any purpose other than human consumption ?
Japanese quail are also used in biomedical research in fields such as genetics, embryology, nutrition, physiology, pathology, and toxicity studies.
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806
The two main structures that protect the brain are what?
In humans, the effects of strokes and other types of brain damage have been a key source of information about brain function.
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807
What did James Madison referred to the new United States as?
In the course of the nineteenth century the meaning of federalism would come to shift, strengthening to refer uniquely to the novel compound political form, while the meaning of confederalism would remain at a league of states.
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808
When did it reach 2 million occupants>
Philadelphia was one of the nation's capitals in the Revolutionary War, and served as temporary U.S. capital while Washington, D.C., was under construction.
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809
What names are used that are typically from a father and have usually added a suffix or prefix ?
Although surnames in mainland Greece are static today, dynamic and changing patronymic usage survives in middle names where the genitive of father's first name is commonly the middle name (this usage having been passed on to the Russians).
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810
What was constructed out of reinforced concrete?
The fields were constructed out of reinforced concrete using a slip-form machine that produces a continual slab with no disruptions along the length.
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811
Where is Boston Common located?
Boston Common, located near the Financial District and Beacon Hill, is the oldest public park in the United States.
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812
What kind of plants did monasteries cultivate?
Medieval physic gardens, often attached to monasteries, contained plants of medical importance.
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813
What did Sutton mean in the Old English language?
At the time this village was called Sutton, meaning south town in Old English.
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814
At what event is pork traditionally eaten on Tuvalu?
Desserts made on the islands include coconut and coconut milk, instead of animal milk.
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815
What should NPOs focus on offering employees instead of high wages?
It has been mentioned that most nonprofits will never be able to match the pay of the private sector and therefore should focus their attention on benefits packages, incentives and implementing pleasurable work environments.
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816
In which areas were the earliest human inhabitants discovered?
The earliest evidence of human inhabitants of modern day Chihuahua was discovered in the area of Samalayuca and Rancho Colorado.
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817
When was 'Men In Black' released?
He served as an executive producer for the 1997 film Men in Black, and its sequels, Men in Black II and Men in Black III.
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818
When did John Couch Adams begin working on the orbit of Uranus?
In 1843, John Couch Adams began work on the orbit of Uranus using the data he had.
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819
What did Yongle want to trade with Tibet?
Rossabi and Sperling note that this trade in Tibetan horses for Chinese tea existed long before the Ming.
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820
What specifies the amino acid sequence of a protein?
There are 64 possible codons (four possible nucleotides at each of three positions, hence 43 possible codons) and only 20 standard amino acids; hence the code is redundant and multiple codons can specify the same amino acid.
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What can be used to cancel a inductibe reactance or residual capacitative?
Antenna tuning generally refers to cancellation of any reactance seen at the antenna terminals, leaving only a resistive impedance which might or might not be exactly the desired impedance (that of the transmission line).
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What is used to make saline or brackish water drinkable?
Double-slope stills are the most economical for decentralized domestic purposes, while active multiple effect units are more suitable for large-scale applications.
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823
What is the name of the immunology school at Mount Sinai?
For example, in New York State, there are several universities that offer the AAI courses immunology: Albany Medical College, Cornell University, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York University Langone Medical Center, University at Albany (SUNY), University at Buffalo (SUNY), University of Rochester Medical Center and Upstate Medical University (SUNY).
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What 1350 writer stated that cotton was produced by sheep that grew on trees?
Noting its similarities to wool, people in the region could only imagine that cotton must be produced by plant-borne sheep.
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825
In what year did Edward VII ascend to the throne?
In 1901 the accession of Edward VII saw new life breathed into the palace.
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What was the fate of the proposal to make Taiwanese the second official language?
Because of these objections, support for this measure was lukewarm among moderate Taiwan independence supporters, and the proposal did not pass.
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What did the war result in?
The war resulted in significant reduction of Israeli border infiltration.
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What happens to the voltage when an inductive circuit is opened?
When an inductive circuit is opened, the current through the inductance collapses quickly, creating a large voltage across the open circuit of the switch or relay.
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829
What is the name of the musician that was a part of the roots and was also a blues guitarist?
Malian musical traditions are derived from the griots, who are known as "Keepers of Memories".
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830
What is the percentage of Asian speakers in Seattle?
The 2010 census showed that Seattle was one of the whitest big cities in the country, although its proportion of white residents has been gradually declining.
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831
What was the originally-planned launch year for Twilight Princess?
Aonuma had anticipated creating a Zelda game for what would later be called the Wii, but had assumed that he would need to complete Twilight Princess first.
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832
How much money did Spectre gross after four weekends in China?
It grossed a total of $84.7 million there after four weekends.
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833
What does NBS stand for?
RIBA Bookshops, which operates online and at 66 Portland Place, is also part of RIBA Enterprises.
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Which fan club is closely allied to the Arsenal club?
Like all major English football clubs, Arsenal have a number of domestic supporters' clubs, including the Arsenal Football Supporters' Club, which works closely with the club, and the Arsenal Independent Supporters' Association, which maintains a more independent line.
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What was established during medieval periods by religious orders?
In the medieval period hospices were established by religious orders at the summits of many of the main passes.
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What other conditions can cause wheezing?
Many other conditions can cause symptoms similar to those of asthma.
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837
Jazz and blues use ad libitum and what other ornamentation?
Another difference is that whereas most popular styles lend themselves to the song form, classical music has been noted for its development of highly sophisticated forms of instrumental music such as the concerto, symphony, sonata, and mixed vocal and instrumental styles such as opera which, since they are written down, can attain a high level of complexity.
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838
What is the primary language spoken by the people in Swaziland?
The population is primarily ethnic Swazis whose language is siSwati.
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839
Are all of New Haven's smaller stream active through all four seasons?
Both harbors are embayments of Long Island Sound.
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840
What Secretary of the Air Force resigned in 2008?
On 5 June 2008, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, accepted the resignations of both the Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Wynne, and the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General T. Michael Moseley.
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841
When can the EU expect Armenia to attempt to join it?
Several Armenian officials have also expressed the desire for their country to eventually become an EU member state, some[who?]
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842
Along with the affluent, what is the socioeconomic class of the inhabitants of the Southside?
The portion of the city south of the James River is known as the Southside.
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843
What's the name for the pretty coloring effect caused in some wood by rot-producing fungi?
Certain rot-producing fungi impart to wood characteristic colors which thus become symptomatic of weakness; however an attractive effect known as spalting produced by this process is often considered a desirable characteristic.
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What name, besides springwood, is used for the part of a growth ring formed in the beginning of the growing season?
It is usually lighter in color than that near the outer portion of the ring, and is known as earlywood or springwood.
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845
What was one goal of the invasion of Saxony?
First, he would seize Saxony and eliminate it as a threat to Prussia, then using the Saxon army and treasury to aid the Prussian war effort.
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846
What are North Korea and China examples of?
This party may not always be identical to the government, although sometimes positions within the party may in fact be more important than positions within the government.
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847
What place is still considered a prominent acoustic performance area?
McCabe's Guitar Shop is still a leading acoustic performance space as well as retail outlet.
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848
What type of disagreement existed in tribal groups that were controlled by charismatic leaders?
Whether a non-hierarchical system of organization existed is debatable, and there is no evidence that explicitly suggests that Neolithic societies functioned under any dominating class or individual, as was the case in the chiefdoms of the European Early Bronze Age.
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849
Who was Melbourne named in honor of?
It was named "Melbourne" by the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Richard Bourke, in honour of the British Prime Minister of the day, William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne.
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850
How was St. Augustine founded?
In 1565, the Spaniards, by way of Juan Ponce de León, founded St. Augustine, Florida, and as of the early 1800s, it became the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the continental United States.
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851
Who is BJP's Chief MInister of Himachal Pradesh?
In 2003, the state legislative assembly was won by the Indian National Congress and Virbhadra Singh was elected as the chief minister of the state.
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852
In 2004, Southampton's contribution to the regional economy had almost doubled from what it was in what year?
This figure has almost doubled since 1995.
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853
How did Old English strong verbs express the past tense?
Old English also sometimes uses compound constructions to express other verbal aspects, the future and the passive voice; in these we see the beginnings of the compound tenses of Modern English.
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854
What was the founding year of the New York Daily News?
Two of the three national daily newspapers in the United States are New York papers: The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, which has won the most Pulitzer Prizes for journalism.
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855
How long has Yale Field been open and active?
New Haven has a history of professional sports franchises dating back to the 19th century and has been the home to professional baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer teams—including the New York Giants of the National Football League from 1973 to 1974, who played at the Yale Bowl.
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856
What are replication origins?
In addition to genes, eukaryotic chromosomes contain sequences involved in ensuring that the DNA is copied without degradation of end regions and sorted into daughter cells during cell division: replication origins, telomeres and the centromere.:4.2 Replication origins are the sequence regions where DNA replication is initiated to make two copies of the chromosome.
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857
Who has composed most of Steven Spielberg's movies?
He has been associated with composer John Williams since 1974, who composed music for all save five of Spielberg's feature films.
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858
What does the pain usually stem from with MI?
Pain radiates most often to the left arm, but may also radiate to the lower jaw, neck, right arm, back, and upper abdomen, where it may mimic heartburn.
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859
Why is the US so important to Bermuda?
The American diplomatic presence is an important element in the Bermuda political landscape.
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860
How long ago did the last ice age happen in India?
The first confirmed semipermanent settlements appeared 9,000 years ago in the Bhimbetka rock shelters in modern Madhya Pradesh, India.
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861
What does 'moroz' mean?
For example, мороз ('frost') is transliterated moroz, and мышь ('mouse'), mysh or myš'.
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862
In what year was the Empire State Building completed?
The Condé Nast Building (2000) is a prominent example of green design in American skyscrapers and has received an award from the American Institute of Architects as well as AIA New York State for its design.
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863
What 1982 movie includes Sylvester Stallone running on the Santa Monica Beach?
Heathers (1989) used Santa Monica's John Adams Middle School for many exterior shots.
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864
What may have been buried by the same prehistoric people?
The glaciers remained a mystery and many still believed the highest areas to be inhabited by dragons.
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865
How many James Bond films has Eon Productions produced?
Spectre (2015) is the twenty-fourth James Bond film produced by Eon Productions.
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866
What percentage of the city's population is Caucasian?
Hispanics of any race represented 28.6% of the population, while Asians constituted the fastest-growing segment of the city's population between 2000 and 2010; the non-Hispanic white population declined 3 percent, the smallest recorded decline in decades; and for the first time since the Civil War, the number of blacks declined over a decade.
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867
What sort of response does the stimulus cause?
An emotion-evoking stimulus (snake) triggers a pattern of physiological response (increased heart rate, faster breathing, etc.), which is interpreted as a particular emotion (fear).
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868
What was John's nickname?
At this time it seemed unlikely that John would ever inherit substantial lands, and he was jokingly nicknamed "Lackland" by his father.
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869
How does Whitehead characterize anything that exists?
In fact, Whitehead describes any entity as in some sense nothing more and nothing less than the sum of its relations to other entities – its synthesis of and reaction to the world around it.
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870
Which publications reported some issues with the graphics of Twilight Princess?
Twilight Princess's graphics were praised for the art style and animation, although the game was designed for the GameCube, which is technically lacking compared to the next generation consoles.
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871
What body administers the Ellis Island Immigration Museum?
The Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum are managed by the National Park Service and are in both the states of New York and New Jersey.
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872
What type of government is now established in Myanmar?
For most of its independent years, the country has been engrossed in rampant ethnic strife and Burma's myriad ethnic groups have been involved in one of the world's longest-running ongoing civil wars.
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873
Who led the founders of the Barcelona football club?
Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English and Catalan footballers led by Joan Gamper, the club has become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism, hence the motto "Més que un club" (
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874
The Knickebein was the same as the Lorenz but used how many beams?
The concept was the same as the Lorenz system.
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875
Bodhisattvas are not encouraged to eat what?
In Japan, this has almost completely displaced the monastic vinaya, and allows clergy to marry.
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876
What nationality was de Beauvoir?
After a visit to Brasília, the French writer Simone de Beauvoir complained that all of its superquadras exuded "the same air of elegant monotony," and other observers have equated the city's large open lawns, plazas, and fields to wastelands.
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877
What's the name of the agreement that ended with the start of Samoa's independence from New Zealand?
Samoa, the first small-island country in the Pacific to become independent, joined the Commonwealth of Nations on 28 August 1970.
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878
Which month and year did GQ feature Beyonce on its cover?
In September 2010, Beyoncé made her runway modelling debut at Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show.
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879
What are mutations that lead to amino acid sequence changes but leave the protein functioning similarly called?
Other mutations can be neutral if they lead to amino acid sequence changes, but the protein still functions similarly with the new amino acid (e.g. conservative mutations).
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880
What was the population in 2010 according to the Census Bureau?
The Census Bureau population for Santa Monica in 2010 was 89,736.
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881
Who performed the tasks of the Zongli Yamen before it was created?
Even though the Board of Rites and Lifan Yuan performed some duties of a foreign office, they fell short of developing into a professional foreign service.
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882
As of 2003, what was the rate of increase in the amount of data recorded by the Wayback Machine?
The data is stored on PetaBox rack systems manufactured by Capricorn Technologies.
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883
By what age had Avicenna learned the entire Quran?
Avicenna first began to learn the Quran and literature in such a way that when he was ten years old he had essentially learned all of them.
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884
What happened to the reward the BBC received?
In 2011, following an investigation by the BBC Trust’s Editorial Standards Committee, the BBC announced, "Having carefully scrutinised all of the relevant evidence, the committee concluded that, on the balance of probabilities, it was more likely than not that the Bangalore footage was not authentic."
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885
Big pop artists account for how what percentage of the views on youtube?
In 2013, videos of the 2.5% of artists categorized as "mega", "mainstream" and "mid-sized" received 90.3% of the relevant views on YouTube and Vevo.
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886
What did another study show that less than 3% of reached the local level?
However, another study states that less than 3% of a trophy hunters' expenditures reach the local level, meaning that the economic incentive and benefit is "minimal, particularly when we consider the vast areas of land that hunting concessions occupy."
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887
Who stated in August 2014 that they picked up the rights beginning in its 2015 season?
CTV dropped Idol after its thirteenth season and in August 2014, Yes TV announced that it had picked up Canadian rights to American Idol beginning in its 2015 season.
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888
Where did Nasser attend law school?
In 1937, Nasser applied to the Royal Military Academy for army officer training, but his police record of anti-government protest initially blocked his entry.
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889
What phrase has been called a misnomer?
It is argued that the term war is not appropriate in this context (as in War on Drugs), since there is no identifiable enemy, and that it is unlikely international terrorism can be brought to an end by military means.
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890
Frontiersmen from the Carolinas moved west into what area that is now known as Tennessee?
It ceded them to the national government so that the Northwest Territory could be organized and managed nationally.
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891
What is the strip of 27th Street between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues known as?
It is most noted for its strip between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues, known as Club Row because it features numerous nightclubs and lounges.
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892
What was the most severe form of physical punishment at Eton referred to as?
Less common but more severe were the canings administered by Pop (see Eton Society below) in the form of a "Pop-Tanning", in which a large number of hard strokes were inflicted by the President of Pop in the presence of all Pop members (or, in earlier times, each member of Pop took it in turns to inflict a stroke).
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893
What percent in the 2000 census had persons under the age of 18?
There are 44,497 households, out of which 15.8% have children under the age of 18, 27.5% are married couples living together, 7.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 62.3% are non-families.
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894
How were sports introduced in Bermuda?
Once these sports reached Bermuda, they were eagerly adopted by Bermudians.
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895
What is the average temperature for January in Atlantic City?
During this time, the city gets a sea breeze off the ocean that often makes daytime temperatures much cooler than inland areas, making Atlantic City a prime place for beating the summer heat from June through September.
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896
By 2012, how much did the ECB spend in covering bad debt?
On 4 September 2014, the bank went further by announcing it would buy bonds and other debt instruments primarily from banks in a bid to boost the availability of credit for businesses.
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897
In which year were English football clubs banned from competition in Europe?
Stadiums were crumbling, supporters endured poor facilities, hooliganism was rife, and English clubs were banned from European competition for five years following the Heysel Stadium disaster in 1985.
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898
In the 2008 primary, how much of the Bronx vote did Clinton get?
In the Presidential primary elections of February 5, 2008, Sen. Clinton won 61.2% of the Bronx's 148,636 Democratic votes against 37.8% for Barack Obama and 1.0% for the other four candidates combined (John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich, Bill Richardson and Joe Biden).
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