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History of Writing
The history of writing is the method of expressing language through letters and markings. The earliest writing dates back to ancient Mesopotamia and Mesoamerica. There are debates whether the development of writing originated in China or Egypt.
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Do limericks have to be about nature?
Not at all. Limericks are traditionally witty and humorous, often with nonsensical and bawdy content. Some hold that obscenity (not nature) is required for a true limerick. Perhaps the questioner was thinking of haiku, which are often about nature.
How do you use sardonic in a sentence?
"We see a trace of this same expression [the sneer] in what is called a derisive or sardonic smile." - Charles Darwin, Emotions
"The knight meanwhile darted a sardonic look on his nephew." Walter Scott, Woodstock
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The general meaning of the word is contempt, derision, ridicule, grim or cynical humour.
All federal and state officers must swear to?
I'm almost certain that all federal and state officers must swear to uphold the US Constitution.
What were the Spanish and English looking for when they first colonized the new world?
They were looking for gold and glory (the glory of having more regions.
Cuneiform is a form of written language. It is one of the earliest systems of writing that has been discovered.
One word is enough for a wise man?
one word is enough for a wise man.for me i thjink when we say one word is enough is that you should be enough about things you recieve.or otherwise enough when when someone explaining just listen to it
What did little boys play in shakespeares time?
Along with the adult playing companies, groups of boys who were members of church choirs were also organized as playing companies. Of these, the most famous was the Boys of St. Paul's (cathedral). At about 1600, these groups became extremely popular, and played a number of the plays of Beaumont and Fletcher. Their scripts were often controversial, biting and satirical and they played to smaller, more exclusive and better paying crowds in theatres like the Blackfriars.
Shakespeare makes note of the fad in Hamlet: "There is, sir, an eyrie of children, little eyasses, that cry out on the top of question and are most tyrannically clapped for it. These are now the fashion, and so berattle the common stages (so they call them) that many wearing rapiers are afraid of goosequills and dare scarce come thither."
Why do you feel movement and keep getting negative urine results?
too early possibly. Or it's something different. go to your doctor
What is a sentence with the word provision?
Provision is the only way animals can survive the winter.
All these boxes makes a lot provision for the castatrophe in Haiti.
What is the meaning of 'a blessing in diguise'?
Somthing that does not appear to be good or helpful, but turns out to be. Example: You get bumped from a flight and the delay causes you to miss an important appointment so initially you're mad. Then plane that you were bumped from crashes, killing everyone. So although getting bumped caused you some aggravation, it was a blessing in disguise because it saved your life.
"Why try when were all going to die. Class of 2012."
"Class of 2012: You wish you were 1 2. (one too)
"We're the 1's you love 2 hate. 2012."
What does it mean to dis someone?
to dis someone means to insult them intentionaly. by the way, FEAR MY CRUNCHY WAFFLES.
What makes Paris in the 20th century a science fiction novel?
Well, that might involve your definition of Science Fiction... but in this case, the answer is fairly straightforward.
The story was written by Jules Verne in 1863, and so it was a story of the far future. The inventions and technological wonders described in the story are predictions of the future... a very clear way for it to fit into the genre.
See the related link for more information about the story
A quill is a writing implement (Pen) made from a feather of a large bird.
Where does the phrase Jack the lad come from?
Allegedly it comes from Jack Shephard who escaped from the notorious Newgate prison and who's ghost has been reported as a shadow climbing over the remaining wall.
