Why did Glasgow develop where it did?

Why did Glasgow develop where it did? Glasgow prospered as a market centre because it was well situated between Highland and Lowland Scotland and also between Edinburgh—the capital, 45 miles (72 km) east—and the west. When trade with the Americas developed in the 18th century, Glasgow was already exporting coal, plaid (wool cloth), and herring […]

Do they give presents on Hanukkah?

Do they give presents on Hanukkah? “It’s not historically part of Hanukkah at all.” In that, gift-giving on Hanukkah is not unlike gift-giving on Christmas — it has little, if anything, to do with the religious requirements of the celebration. This makes Hanukkah less important religiously than other holidays like Passover, Yom Kippur and Rosh […]

What is unique about kangaroos?

What is unique about kangaroos? Kangaroos have large powerful hind legs, large feet designed for leaping, a long muscular tail for balance, and a small head. They are the only large animals to use hopping as a means of locomotion. Kangaroos have few natural predators. One of the major natural predators, the Thylacine, is now […]

Who inspired Fidel Castro?

Who inspired Fidel Castro? Castro described two historical figures as being particular influences on his political viewpoints: the Cuban anti-imperialist revolutionary José Martí (1853–1895), and the German sociologist and theorist Karl Marx (1818–1883). What country supported Fidel Castro? Adopting a Marxist–Leninist model of development, Castro converted Cuba into a one-party, socialist state under Communist Party […]

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