How did Jefferson Davis become president of the Confederacy? Davis resigned from the Senate in January 1861, after Mississippi seceded from the Union. When the Confederate Congress met in Montgomery, Alabama the following month, it unanimously chose Davis—undoubtedly the Southern leader with the most impressive political and military record—as president of the Confederacy. Was Jefferson […]
Where did John Glenn take off?
Is Black Hawk Down historically accurate?
Is Black Hawk Down historically accurate? From its bleak portrayal of third world countries to the gory and terrifying situations that American soldiers often find themselves in, to the almost flawless and historically accurate telling of the Battle of Mogadishu, Black Hawk Down is a very realistic and accurate picture of what American soldiers had […]
Is Dublin bigger than Manhattan?
Is Dublin bigger than Manhattan? Ireland is about 1.7 times smaller than New York. New York is approximately 122,283 sq km, while Ireland is approximately 70,273 sq km, making Ireland 57.47% the size of New York. Is Dublin bigger than Edinburgh? With two incomes, Dublin is quite liveable, and extremely enjoyable. It’s bigger than Edinburgh, […]
Why is it called Norway rat?
Why is it called Norway rat? The Norway rat got its name as it was believed to have immigrated to England from Norway aboard ships in the 18th century. However, the species originally arrived in European countries from Asia via Russia, superseding the older black rat Rattus rattus. What is a local ratter? A ratter […]
What color are black cats eyes?
What color are black cats eyes? Most black cats have green eyes but some have blue or yellow, and their black coats make their eyes stand out beautifully. Why do most cats have yellow eyes? When the melanin-producing cells are very active, cat eye colors will become more intense. For example, a cat with a […]
Who is the best high school football team in NJ?
Who is the best high school football team in NJ? NJ football rankings: Final Statewide Top 25 for 2020 Rahway (5-1) The Indians rallied from a two-touchdown second-half deficit for a dramatic 21-14 comeback victory over St. Williamstown (7-2) River Dell (6-1) St. Winslow Township (5-1) Newton (6-0) Camden (4-1) Rumson-Fair Haven (6-2) What NFL […]
Who was the first men to swim the English Channel?
Who was the first men to swim the English Channel? Matthew Webb, a 27-year-old merchant navy captain, becomes the first known person to successfully swim the English Channel. Captain Webb accomplished the grueling 21-mile crossing, which really entailed 39 miles of swimming because of tidal currents, in 21 hours and 45 minutes. Why did Captain […]
Does Firefly have an ending?
Does Firefly have an ending? In the book, Johnny doesn’t die but another major character does—Kate. Yep, in the novel, Kate passes away after suffering from late-stage cancer. However, Netflix has chosen to leave this storyline out, for the first season at least, as it would completely ruin any chance of potential follow-up seasons. Will […]
What is the biggest email ever sent?
What is the biggest email ever sent? Online, I found a statement that said the longest email written is 100,000,000,000,0009 letters long. Who receives the most mail in the world? The highest confirmed volume of mail received by any private citizen in one year is 900,000 letters by the baseball star Hank Aaron (USA), reported […]