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Cleopatra's Needle was cut from Granite in the quarries of the Aswan, and was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III around 1450 BC. It's inscriptions were added 200 years later by Ramses II, and tell the stories of his triumph's in battle. Later the obelisk was moved to Alexandria and installed in the Caesareum, during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus 12BC. The obelisk was toppled in 1303 in an earthquake, then in 1869 it was gifted to the U.S.A. by Ismail Pasha, as a token of goodwill for the help the U.S.A. gave to Egypt during the building of the Suez Canal. The moving of the obelisk took a decade to complete and was finally installed in Central Park, New York in 1881. There were also Cleopatra's Needles moved to and re-erected in London and Paris. These were also from Heliopolis.

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Who designed Cleopatras needle?

Cleopatra's needles were two obelisks, but they did not have much to do with Cleopatra herself. According to the Egyptian Antiquities Authority, they were created in the quarries at Aswan then displayed in front of the temple at Heliopolis. When the Ptolemies took over Egypt, the obelisks were moved to Alexandria. When Cleopatra built the temple to Julius Caesar, she had them moved and set up in front of his temple. As to who designed them, we simply don't know.


What was Cleopatras personality like?

she was sweet, smart and charmig She was a noble brought up and went through many bad situations as she grew up which changed her personality. She was a wise leader, a prominent beak-like nose known throught history makes her formidable.


Who did London beat in the final to win the Olympics in 2012?

The runners up to London were Paris. London defeted Paris by just 4 votes at the 117th IOC meeting in Singapore.


Where did Benjamin zephania grow up?

Birmingham


What was the London tower used for in the middle ages?

The Tower of London was a combination of things. It was the Kings living quarters, and a prison. It is made up of several buildings ( still is) and has guards and personal to serve the king. Through the 1000 years of the middle ages it changed over and over and it's uses changed as well. Buildings were torn down at times and other things put up. Inside the White Tower the King had a private chapel ( it is still there) called St. James Chapel. It is large and can't be missed in London.

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Put the balloon by the red stack and it will bring up the lightening. wait til it aims at the needle and once you get those pop the rest with the needle.


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How do you drain the power steering fluid?

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you need a balloon and a needle like a pump needle or a cooking needle. blow the balloon up to the max and use a paperclip to keep the air in the balloon. then cut off the tip of the balloon. afterwards use it to keep the needle in the balloon then put the needle in the ball take the clip off and wait. it might not inflate it all the way up but it will do some good until you get a real pump.


How can a sewing needle float on the surface of water?

The needle does not break the surface tension (meniscus). Get a small piece of toilet tissue and lay it on a glass of water. lay a needle on the tissue. The tissue will become sodden and sink, leaving the needle floating on the surface tension. Put the smallest drop of washing-up liquid on the water. The surface tension will be destroyed and the needle will sink. Try it.


When you get your nose pierced Is the needle put through from the inside in from or out side of the nose?

It is pierced from the outside of the nose down into a receiving tube which is placed up your nostril. The reason for this is so the needle does not poke the inner lining of your nasal canal.


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A packing needle is a large needle used for heavier sewing, such as for sewing up canvas packages.


What is the motion of a needle of a sewing machine?

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Can you put in an earring right after you use a needle by yourself?

Yes you can, to avoid the hole from closing up, but make sure that the needle you used was sterile, if not, your ear will most likely breakout in infection. If it does, just ask your chemist/drugstore if they have anything to treat it.