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Spydermag68

Spydermag68

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#76

A cover letter, dated in Philadelphia, July 6, 1776, was attached to the Declaration of Independence, [1] as it was sent to the British authorities, wherein John Hancock states:

"Gentlemen, Altho it is not possible to forsee the consequences of human actions, yet it is nevertheless a duty we owe ourselves and posterity in all our public councils to decide in the best manner we are able and to trust the event to That Being who governs both causes and events, so as to bring about his own determinations.

Impressed with this sentiment, and at the same time fully convinced that our affairs will take a more favorable turn, The Congress have judged it necessary to dissolve all connection between Great Britain and the American Colonies, and to declare them free and independent States as you will perceive by the enclosed Declaration, which I am directed to transmit to you."

So began the journey of the thirteen former British Colonies toward a lasting union of Independent Sovereign States. In truth the journey had begun with the first permanent settlement of European emigrant to these shores, as the vast reaches of this continent and the vicissitudes of life in settings markedly different from those of Europe shaped an entirely new spirit, a new mentality, morality and ethic, opposed to tyranny of any variety, secular or ecclesiastic.

Fifty-six men, appointed by their fellow citizens of each Colony, meeting in Congress assembled, determined that the only logical course of action by which they could throw off the yoke of tyranny was to declare the independence and sovereignty of the individual colonies, and join together in a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.

In so doing, these fifty-six men, on the authority of the good people of the colonies, signed the Declaration of Independence, mutually pledging to each other their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor.

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Originally posted by: Spydermag68

#76

A cover letter, dated in Philadelphia, July 6, 1776, was attached to the Declaration of Independence, [1] as it was sent to the British authorities, wherein John Hancock states:

"Gentlemen, Altho it is not possible to forsee the consequences of human actions, yet it is nevertheless a duty we owe ourselves and posterity in all our public councils to decide in the best manner we are able and to trust the event to That Being who governs both causes and events, so as to bring about his own determinations.

Impressed with this sentiment, and at the same time fully convinced that our affairs will take a more favorable turn, The Congress have judged it necessary to dissolve all connection between Great Britain and the American Colonies, and to declare them free and independent States as you will perceive by the enclosed Declaration, which I am directed to transmit to you."

So began the journey of the thirteen former British Colonies toward a lasting union of Independent Sovereign States. In truth the journey had begun with the first permanent settlement of European emigrant to these shores, as the vast reaches of this continent and the vicissitudes of life in settings markedly different from those of Europe shaped an entirely new spirit, a new mentality, morality and ethic, opposed to tyranny of any variety, secular or ecclesiastic.

Fifty-six men, appointed by their fellow citizens of each Colony, meeting in Congress assembled, determined that the only logical course of action by which they could throw off the yoke of tyranny was to declare the independence and sovereignty of the individual colonies, and join together in a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.

In so doing, these fifty-six men, on the authority of the good people of the colonies, signed the Declaration of Independence, mutually pledging to each other their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor.
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ahhh no sorry, it may have appeared adressed to Britain and thats what most people think but the men who wrote it (mainly jefferson) has a more important purpose in mind
 
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Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
31. What was the Virginian Wilmer McLean's unusual distinction during the Civil War?
McLean's first home was used by General P. G. T. Beauregard as quarters during First Manassas. The fireplace was damaged by an artillery shell. Following Second Manassas McLean realized his home was in a bad location and he retreated deep into Virginia, just a few miles west of Lynchburg to the small town of Appomattox Court House. It remained quiet in Appomattox until General Lee and 28,000 men showed up during the final day of the Civil War.
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Just a minor quibble - the Civil War didn't end when Lee surrendered. There was an entire other army, the Army of Tennessee, still operating in North Carolina. Lee was attempting to link up with the Army of Tennessee when he was forced to surrender. The Army of Tennesse surrendered shortly thereafter, but Jefferson Davis still hoped to regroup in Texas and continue fighting. :)
 
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Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
31. What was the Virginian Wilmer McLean's unusual distinction during the Civil War?
McLean's first home was used by General P. G. T. Beauregard as quarters during First Manassas. The fireplace was damaged by an artillery shell. Following Second Manassas McLean realized his home was in a bad location and he retreated deep into Virginia, just a few miles west of Lynchburg to the small town of Appomattox Court House. It remained quiet in Appomattox until General Lee and 28,000 men showed up during the final day of the Civil War.
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Just a minor quibble - the Civil War didn't end when Lee surrendered. There was an entire other army, the Army of Tennessee, still operating in North Carolina. Lee was attempting to link up with the Army of Tennessee when he was forced to surrender. The Army of Tennesse surrendered shortly thereafter, but Jefferson Davis still hoped to regroup in Texas and continue fighting. :)
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:) ill be less specific in typing the answer, one sec
 
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73. At the Original Fudge Kitchen, what is today's special?



76. The Declaration of Independence written for whom?
a "letter of resignation" to declare the Colonies independence from England. Delegated to do so by the committee formed by Richard Henry Lee's resolution in the 2nd Continental Congress. Was intended to be "an expression of the American mind"

80. What Delta Team Leader during Operation Gotic Serpent was the only 1st SFOD-D member to wear a kevlar helmet?




86. Who played for the NY Rangers, Brooklyn Dodgers and NY Knicks in a single season?
Gladys Gooding
 
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Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
#890 Michael Durant
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he was a member of the 160th Night Stalkers, not a delta force member
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William F. Garrison?
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task force commander, while formerly Delta, he did not put on a helmet that day, he was back in the J
 
MikeyIs4Dcats

MikeyIs4Dcats

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Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
Originally posted by: Forsythe
As Oxygen weighs 16 times more than hydrogen it must be oxygen... Am i wrong?
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woops I goofed copy pasting the answer...correct! very good for catching that!

yup almost 87% is oxygen
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As Webster's defines it, Plentiful means "Existing in great quantity or ample supply". As I would interpet it then, the element with the most pieces would be more plentiful."

For example, if you have a bowl of nuts, and there are 5 walnuts and 30 peanuts, which would you say is more plentiful?
 
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Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
#890 Michael Durant
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he was a member of the 160th Night Stalkers, not a delta force member
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William F. Garrison?
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task force commander, while formerly Delta, he did not put on a helmet that day, he was back in the J
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damn you! these are toughies.
 
GasX

GasX

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Regarding the Sea Water Question -- #2

Suppose I have a bowl of grapes and oranges. There are two grapes to every orange. Which is more plentiful?

The answer is grapes because there are more of them even if the oranges collectively weight a lot more than the grapes.

You have been tricked by a double reverse trick question. It is trying to make you guess hydrogen and be wrong, but the use of the word plentiful backfires and makes the correct answer - hydrogen.
 
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