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What Was the Black Death?
What Was the Black Death? The Black Death was a plague that raged through Europe from 1347-1350. It was caused by Oriental rat fleas…
Why Are Some Dictators Called Benevolent?
Why Are Some Dictators Called Benevolent? We call a dictator "benevolent" if he uses his powers for the good of the people, not simply…
What Happens When Things Go Mouldy?
What Happens When Things Go Mouldy? The moulds we find on bread, cheese and other foods are fungi, like the mushroomy substances that grow…
Why Do We Bruise?
Why Do We Bruise? We bruise because the body has received a heavy blow which injures the bodily tissues without rupturing or tearing the…
When Was the Gunpowder Plot?
When Was the Gunpowder Plot? “Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot; for I see no reason why gunpowder tre