Factoids and relics span world culture and science
A compilation notes a Philadelphia statue symbolizing religious liberty donated in 1876 by Bnai Brith. It also cites digestion dissolving metals in rats, enduring trademarks in language, and notes British Somaliland as a protected area without railways or European hospitals. It cites Collier's as the source.
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Fairmount Park
Philadelphia
United States
B’nai B'rith
International Jewish Organization
British Somaliland
Collier’s
Ask Me Another Quiz: Answers and Clues Revealed
A set of trivia questions with brief answers covers Philippics by Demosthenes, longest and shortest Bible verses, Suomi as a surname, ship slop chest, jury service by state, a chronic complainer, Arabic numeral origins, sailboats outrunning wind, visa quota exemptions, Muscovy as Russia, plus notes on a donist grouch and India.
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United States
Answers and references in historical statements
The items list topics from classical and biblical references and a fact about jury service. It notes Demosthenes denouncing Philip of Macedon, Esther and John Bible verses, Suomi as a term for Finns, a clothing store phrase, and that in 24 states and DC women can serve on juries.
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Demosthenes
Philip of Macedon
Esther
States
District of Columbia
White Doctor's Magic and Island Cunning on Trobriand Is
The article describes Trobriand Islanders digging leaf-covered holes with poisoned spears near homes. It notes past vaccination efforts faced fear of instruments, and a government mark on a arm supposedly protected against a sorcerer spreading disease. When the wizard saw the marks he retreated, pushing islanders to seek medical aid.
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Trobriand Islands
New Guinea
Proverbial counsel on bearing tales and quarrels
A proverb notes that where no tale bearer exists, fire or strife likewise dies. It emphasizes restraint in spreading rumors to prevent conflict. The line links talk to trouble and suggests silence as a remedy for social discord.
Education shapes character says Herbert Spencer
A quotation from Herbert Spencer on education defining its purpose as forming character.
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Herbert Spencer
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Uncle Sam
U. S. S. Washington
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Delaware River
George
Essie Ept
Ohio
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U. S. Steel Corporation
Edward R. Stettinius Jr
National Defense Commission
Religious Liberty
Bat Digests Steel Sans Railway
Son
Barbara Bell
India
Canada
Canal Zone
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Mexico
Newfoundland
Central and
South America
Russia
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
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