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Nat Turner is known for leading Nat Turner's slave rebellion (Southampton Insurrection). He lived his entire life in the Southampton, Virginia, where he was born into slavery. The uprising and its aftermath were low points in an already dark point of American history. Nat Turner approved of questionable tactics, and in the uprising encouraged the killing of women and children. Many children met very violent deaths. After the uprising, mobs of whites killed many innocent slaves that were not involved in the rebellion as retribution. Harsher slave laws were passed as a direct result, and literacy among blacks was outlawed in the state of Virginia. Nat Turner himself was hung two months after the uprising.

The Ford Aerostar XLT was the deluxe trim of Aerostar Wagon and overtook the XL Wagon in sales. The XLT was available in two body lengths and in both rear and all-wheel drive options.

These are the tallest breed of dogs. They are also called the gentle giants for their large size and gentle personalities. There are many varieties of Great Danes including Harlequin, Fawn, Brindle, Blue, Black and Mantle.

This category covers questions about the Cadillac Catera, a mid-sized luxury sedan manufactured by Opel, re-badged, and sold under Cadillac. The Catera was produced from 1997-2001 and succeeded by the Cadillac CTS.

Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, with a total area of approximately 80,155 square miles (207,595 square kilometers), and an estimated population of 9.65 million (as of 2009).

Zachary Taylor was the 12th President of the United States and served from March 4, 1849 to July 9, 1850.

Portuguese is the main, official language of the Portuguese Republic and of its far flung, former colonies in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. It is both distinct from and similar to the continental Spanish of neighboring Spain. Questions typically refer to the language's poetic achievements in literature; pivotal roles in colonial exploration and European technology; and particular interactions with regional languages and dialects.

New Boyz is a Rap music duo consisting of Ben J and Legacy, known for their debut single "You're a Jerk."

Bred to hunt badgers, Dachshunds have distinctive long bodies and dwarf legs which helps them to reach the badger burrows through tunnels easier. Dachshunds come in two sizes, the standard and the miniature. These dogs also have three different coat types, smooth, longhaired and wirehaired.

Drywall has several common names, such as gypsum board and sheetrock. It is mainly used in the construction of walls, but also has other uses. A plaster is made of gypsum, poured flat and smooth, and then wrapped in paper. The pieces are joined with strips of paper, and cemented down with a compound known as "mud." After the mud is dry, it is sanded and the wall is finished with paint, texture, wallpaper, or a variety of other creative means.

The GMC Safari is a rear-wheel drive van manufactured by the US-based automaker General Motors from 1985 to 2005. This 3-door vehicle can accommodate up to 8 passengers and its 4.3 L V6 engine can generate 145-190 horsepower.

A major chain of food stores found in the United States, Kroger's holdings include Jay-C Food Stores. Ask about their locations, discounts, sales, general policies, and other things you would like to know about Kroger here.

Libertarianism is an ideological belief of freedom of thought and action. It advocates a radical redistribution of power and defends each person's right to life, liberty, and property. This philosophy includes anarchism, minarchism, libertarian socialism, right-libertarianism and left-libertarianism with their distinct ideologies.

An obstetrician is a specialist dealing with the care of women and their children during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period. A mid-wife is the equivalent of an obstetrician but doesn't have a doctorate degree, only a nursing degree and secondary education specializing in pre and postnatal care.

The Punto is a compact car manufactured by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1993 to the present. It was launched as a replacement for the Fiat Uno. In 1995, the Punto was named as the “European Car of the Year.”

"The Tell-Tale Heart" is a story written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1843. The narrator, the murderer, tells the story of when he murdered an old man with a "vulture eye", and insists that he is not insane. By the end of the story, the narrator confesses to the police of his crime due to strange sounds he hears that he believes is the heart of the murdered old man from under the floorboards. This category regards the story and any questions that its readers might have about it.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency run by the Executive Branch of the American government that makes sure that all food and medical supplies are safe to eat or use before going out to the general public. This was created by president Theodore Roosevelt after the novel by Upton Sinclair called ' The Jungle ' was released, which described the horrors in the meat industry. Questions in this category should include questions about the recall of certain foods and drugs, testing methods used by this agency, and the history of the FDA.

“Gone with the Wind” is a 1973 Pulitzer Prize-award winning romantic novel written by Margaret Mitchell and first published in May 1936. The story centers on the experiences of a spoiled daughter of a rich plantation owner, Scarlett O'Hara. The novel is adapted into a film in 1939.

Robert Burns was a celebrated Scottish lyricist and poet (1759-1796) and is considered as Scotland’s national poet. He is best known for his poem “Auld Lang Syne” and “Scots Wha Hae” – one of Scotland’s patriotic songs.

This category contains tips and info for surviving all kinds of threatening and potentially dangerous situations.

Find out what cooking terms mean before you flambe your bananas, caramelize your onions, or julienne your carrots.

Raisins are dried grapes and are somewhat plump in texture. They are eaten plain or used in many recipes for cooking, baking, and brewing.

Sport memorabilia are souvenirs of a sports personality or event gathered by fans. The souvenirs could include a team uniform, a ticket to an event or a property owned by famous athletes and players.

Spinach is a dark leafy green vegetable. It is high in both calcium and iron.

While there are more than 60 different species of possum, the opossum holds the distinction of being North America's only marsupial. The Virginia opossum, or common opossum, is the only marsupial found in the United States and Canada. So what are you waiting for? Enter this category and find out more about the differences an O can make!

The Hyundai Tiburon, also known as Hyundai Coupe or Tuscani, is a two-door compact car manufactured between 1995 and 2008. Though it is called Hyundai Coupé, the Tiburon was the label given to the product produced for the North American, South African Australian, New Zealand, Australian, and Austrian market.

Green Tea is a tea made from the plant Camellia sinensis. The tea originated in China, but has become popular across the world.

Salmonellosis also known as Salmonella is a type of food poisoning caused by bacteria generally found in raw food and water. All questions concerning symptoms, causes and treatments can be found here.

The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League. The Red Wings are one of NHL’s Original Six teams.

Located in the Mediterranean, Gibraltar is a British territory. It is known for the major landmark, the Rock of Gibraltar.