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Is there an age requirement in order to run for Vice President of the US?
I know that 35 is the age to run for president, but no mention is made regarding the VP, either in Article II, or the 25th Amendment (Rules of succession).
5 AnswersGovernment6 years agoIn the book 1984, do they actually mention that it is indeed the year "1984"?
I have not read this book since I was in high school ( close to 40 years ago). I am wondering if today's teenagers would be put off by the title.
Whoever answers the q, can you please give me the opening sentence when the year is mentioned?
3 AnswersBooks & Authors7 years agoWhy did Sherman bypass Andersonville Prison?
3 AnswersHistory8 years agoWhy did Sherman spare Savannah?
3 AnswersHistory8 years agoTo what degree were tariffs the cause for the American Civil War?
We all know that there were many reasons why the North and South came to blows -- slavery, states rights, fear of the loss of political power, etc., but I am interested to survey the importance of the South's dependence for foreign finished goods, coupled with the North's need to protect their nascient industry. Help me out. ... Oh, and only respond if you can offer something substantial, or at least worthwhile read.
3 AnswersHistory9 years agoDID GREAT BRITAIN EVER PLAN TO GO TO WAR WITH THE UNITED STATES IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY?
I am sure that Victorian Britain perhaps saw the US as a rival during the Industrial Revolution. I wonder if at some point in the future, perhaps in trade with China, their interests would have clashed...
7 AnswersMilitary1 decade agoDID GREAT BRITAIN EVER PLAN TO GO TO WAR WITH THE UNITED STATES IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY?
I am sure that Victorian Britain perhaps saw the US as a rival during the Industrial Revolution. I wonder if at some point in the future, perhaps in trade with China, their interests would have clashed...
1 AnswerHistory1 decade agoWhat is the origin and meaning of the Armenian first name of "Donik, or Donig"?
I was once told by my father that when Armenians emigrated to Turkey, Turkish customs officials would give Armenians funny sounding names. My last name is Donikian. Knowing that "ian" means "son of", I am trying to find the origin of my name. I am aware that "donuk" in Turkish means "lifeless"...
Can you help?
5 AnswersWords & Wordplay1 decade agoWhat is the origin of the Armenian last name of "Donikian"?
Turkish and Armenian variations...
4 AnswersGenealogy1 decade agoWhat is considered a US territory?
I really hate to have to do this, but my wife and I are having this debate, because of the "birth certificate" conspiracy concerning President Obama.
Is a military base or an embassy considered US territory, to the point that a presidential candidate would be eligible for the position? Please enlighten us.
4 AnswersHistory1 decade agoJohn F. Kennedy's moon speech?
In JFK's speech he said, We will go to the moon...and do the other thing"...
What did he mean by "the other thing"?
Only serious answers please.
5 AnswersHistory1 decade agoOpportunity!! HS World History Teacher asks...
I am low tech teacher at a tech savvy high school looking to incorporate the world in my teaching ( ie video conferencing, mentoring). I want my kids to see differing points of view. I would like to communicate with High School students in Iraq, and Europe to answer the eternal question WHY DO MEN FIGHT WARS? I would like to involve other classes from around the world to get their viewpoints. This is turning his into a major project for my class that seems to be turning into a major theme for my school year. Only serious teachers respond please. Ideas are welcome, LETS START THE DISCUSSION!
2 AnswersTeaching1 decade agoDirtiest Jobs in History?
I saw this series on the History Channel, hosted by (Tony Robinson?)but can not get it on DVD...Does anyone out there know how I can acquire the series?
2 AnswersHistory1 decade agoHow is it that Armenia adopted Christianity?
How is it that Armenia adopted Christianity?
Armenia is famous for being the 1st society to adopt Christianity. Can you supply me a brief history? Only serious answers please. I am of Armenian descent and am curious.
9 AnswersReligion & Spirituality1 decade agoHow is it that Armenia adopted Christianity?
Armenia is famous for being the 1st society to adopt Christianity. Can you supply me a brief history? Only serious answers please. I am of Armenian descent and am curious.
7 AnswersLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender1 decade agoIs Greenland part of North America, or part of Europe?
I need proof why it is one or the other.
Thanks
Other - Europe1 decade agoWhat is the meaning of the Turkish term or name "DONIK"?
I am trying to find the origin of my name. Only serious answers please. Thanks
2 AnswersLanguages1 decade agoWas Napolean currying favor with the US after the sale of the Louisiana Purchase?
Was he trying to secure US support in his wars in Europe? If so, was US support crucial?
2 AnswersHistory1 decade agoIs Pres. Bush on record claiming he would exhaust all avenues of diplomacy before invading Iraq?
If anyone can come up with a website that has him on video or quoted in a newspaper claiming that he would only go to war as a "last resort", it would be greatly appreciated. PLEASE!!! ONLY SERIOUS ANSWERS!
10 AnswersPolitics1 decade agoWhy was the Union POW camp at Andersonville not liberated during Sherman's "March to the Sea"?
During the American Civil War, Sherman skirted Andersonville on his march to Savannah. Why?
10 AnswersHistory1 decade ago