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What was the effect of the Hungarian uprising? Although the Soviet Union did not suffer severe international consequences for the crackdown on the Hungarian Uprising, the event did have important effects on the Eastern Bloc and Soviet internal affairs. Most importantly, the rebellion in Hungary exposed the weaknesses of Eastern European communism. What was the […]

What genre of music was Orlando Gibbons best known for? sacred choral music Which musical era did Orlando Gibbons belong to? The best known member of a musical family dynasty, by the 1610s he was the leading composer and organist in England, with a career cut short by his sudden death in 1625. Where is […]

Who made the first pair of glasses? Salvino D’Armate Did ancient Egypt have glass windows? People in ancient Egypt had glass, too, but it was special, and scientists have long debated where this valuable material came from. Now, researchers from London and Germany have found evidence that the Egyptians were making their own glass as […]

Is Eclipse gum gluten-free? Yes, Wrigley’s claims that their Eclipse® gum is gluten-free. Does Extra Spearmint Gum have gluten? Extra Gum is manufactured by the Wrigley Company and yes, it is gluten-free. Is Wrigley’s Spearmint gluten-free? Yes, Wrigley’s claims that their Spearmint® gum is gluten-free. Is Mentos spearmint gum gluten-free? While the ingredients used to […]

Can you swap a transmission? A conversion is done one of two ways: physically converting the existing transmission or replacing the automatic with a manual transmission (whether new or rebuilt). The rebuilt option is rather pricey, but may be necessary depending on the make and model of vehicle you are converting. Are automatic integras fast? […]

How do you become a reporter? A journalism degree is offered at graduate and postgraduate levels. To become a journalist, you need to do Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) after completing Class 12th in any stream from an authorized board. After graduation, you can also pursue a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication. […]

Are kidney beans a fruit or vegetable? Peas (also kidney beans, chick peas and fava beans) might fool you. They are fleshy and don’t look like stems or leaves, but they are not fruit. The pea (or bean) is the seed. They all grow in the same kind of pod that is the fruit, and […]

What is meant by core competency in strategic management? Core competencies are the resources and capabilities that comprise the strategic advantages of a business. A modern management theory argues that a business must define, cultivate, and exploit its core competencies in order to succeed against the competition. What do you mean by core competence? Core […]

What is a loose union of independent states? A loose union of independent states is a. confederacy. The effort to control or influence the conduct of government is called. politics. What type of government was defined as an alliance a loose union of states? In 1776, the Continental Congress appointed a committee to create a […]

When where and why was Jamestown established? The Virginia Company of England made a daring proposition: sail to the new, mysterious land, which they called Virginia in honor of Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen, and begin a settlement. They established Jamestown, Virginia, on May 14, 1607, the first permanent British settlement in North America. What […]