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How long was the wall around Jerusalem that Nehemiah rebuilt? 4,018 meters What was the size of ancient Jerusalem? In the Canaanite period (14th century BCE), Jerusalem was named as Urusalim on ancient Egyptian tablets, probably meaning “City of Shalem” after a Canaanite deity….Jerusalem. Jerusalem ירושלים (Hebrew) القُدس (Arabic) • City 125,156 dunams (125.156 km2 […]

Why is Christianity so popular in Korea? One of the most important factors leading to widespread acceptance of Christianity in Korea was the identification that many Christians forged with the cause of Korean nationalism during the Japanese occupation (1910–1945). There was an emphasis on Showa, so the Koreans would revere the Japanese emperor. What is […]

Can I watch dish anywhere on another TV? Watch TV at home using DISH Anywhere As we mentioned, DISH Anywhere supports a single user at a time. But one person can watch on your TV using the Hopper receiver while another can watch on DISH Anywhere on a compatible device. What devices are compatible with […]

How many gummy bears are made in a day? Haribo employs 7,000 people worldwide and produces 100 million gummy bears daily at 16 factories in ten countries. How many packs of Haribo are sold each year? Around 250m bags of Haribos are sold in the UK each year. How much money does Haribo make a […]

Is heat or ice better for headache? Ice and heat can be used to lessen the pain of headaches. In general, most sufferers with migraine headache prefer cold packs. Sufferers with tension-type or muscle contraction headaches may prefer warm packs. What foods help headaches go away? What Foods are Good for Headache Relief? Leafy greens. […]

Can you get into the Nike employee store with the pass in the Nike app? Can I use the Nike Friends & Family Pass at standard Nike or Converse retail locations? No, the Nike Friends & Family Pass is good only at factory and clearance stores. How much cheaper is the Nike employee store? The […]

Do all HDMI cables carry audio? All HDMI cables carry audio as well as video. Not all carry audio back from the TV along the same cable that connects an AV receiver to the TV (ARC). How do I play audio and video on HDMI? Right-click the volume control icon on the bottom taskbar and […]

Does the vent need to be open on a gas fireplace? You need to leave your chimney’s damper partially open to vent the carbon monoxide that the gas fire produces, so much of the heat generated by a vented gas log set goes up the chimney. The damper should always be fully open before lighting […]

What did Dolley Madison saved in the War of 1812? On this day in 1814, first lady Dolley Madison saves a portrait of George Washington from being looted by British troops during the War of 1812. The next day, Dolley and a few servants scanned the horizon with spyglasses waiting for either Madison or the […]

What is the best seating position when driving? Sit with your body all the way back in your seat. Your back should be pressed against the backrest, and your bottom should be as far back in your seat as possible. Avoid driving with your body scorched forward; if you can’t reach the pedals or steering […]