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Mongol history can be traced from the various nomadic empires in the 11th century. Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Empire. The Mongols were ruled by the Chinese in the 17th century and gained their independence in 1924.

The Ford Escape is a 4-door compact crossover sport utility vehicle marketed as part of the Ford’s traditional SUV lineup. It was introduced in 2000 with a 2001 model year, and was sold as the Ford Maverick in Europe.

Hatshepsut is regarded by many as one of the most successful pharaohs in ancient Egypt's history. She was also one of the earliest recorded great female rulers. It appears that there was an attempt to remove her from Egyptian history, and her image has been chiseled out of many monuments and artworks.

J.C.Higgins Firearms are Sears sporting goods shotgun brand. Most of their line of products were manufactured by Marlin, High Standard, Higgins, or Savage manufacturing companies and were sold by Sears, Roebuck & Company.

Socrates was a Greek, enigmatic philosopher who was famous for his contribution in ethics. He was Plato and Xenophon’s mentor and was acknowledged as one of the founders of Western philosophy.

Man by nature is an inquisitive, gregarious, and territorial creature; wanting and needing to mark his groups and territories as much as to assign meaning and interpretation to the naturally occurring and man made things around him. From ancient symbols carved or painted in caves, through secret societies of past and present to naturally occurring phenomenon and gang tagging we will try to find meanings and interpretations for all.

David Robert Joseph Beckham (born 2 May 1975),is an English footballer who currently plays in midfield for American Major League Soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy and the England national team.

Ask questions here about famous US Civil War generals, on both the Union and Confederate side.

The Arctic is the region around the Earth's North Pole, opposite the Antarctic region around the South Pole.

Percussion instruments are any instruments which produce sound by being struck. Questions about these rhythmic instruments belong here.

There are more than 2,000 species of mantids, or mantises. The most well-known is the praying mantis so called from its prayer-like posture. Mantises are always predators, catching and eating insects including their own species. Larger ones will even feed on lizards and birds.

Pompeii was an ancient Roman city (near modern day Naples) that was buried in AD 79 by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The city was excavated started in 1599 and offers a glimpse into Ancient Roman life.

Chuck Norris is an American born action movie star. He is also famous for playing the lead role in the TV show, "Walker Texas Ranger."

The BP oil spill, also known as the Deepwater Horizon spill, occurred in late April 2010 when a oil well exploded in the Gulf of Mexico and killed 11 people. The disastrous spill gushed millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf and is considered an environmental catastrophe and one of the worst offshore oil spills in U.S. history.

Rainbows are an optical phenomenon that can be seen in the sky when the sun reflects off the water droplets from rain or the mist of a waterfall. This causes a spectrum of light known as a rainbow. Questions about rainbows can be directed here.

Dog Sled racing and Trail Sled racing are the same type of races. Here you will find information on dog drivers/mushers, types of dogs, and where and when, including the most famous of all sled dog races: the Iditarod.

Measuring instruments includes a vast amount of tools and instruments used for measuring. This would include micrometers (various types for various applications), scaled rules, durometers, spectrometers, tape measures, dumpy levels, spirit levels, combination sets, gauge blocks, vernier calipers, dial indicators, inside and outside calipers, etc.

Implemented in 1979, FEMA is a division of Homeland Security. Their main focus is coordinating responses to areas of disaster within the United States.

Homeland Security was formed as a direct result of the September 11th attacks. Its purpose is to help protect against further attacks, and to minimize damage of those that may occur.

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. It covers the northern portion of the continent of Africa.

In Greek mythology, Hera was an Olympian goddess. Her Roman equivalent was Juno. She was the goddess of women and marriage.

A post office is the facility where mail is handled, sorted and delivered. At a post office you can send a package, buy stamps, apply for a passport, buy a money order and much more.

These birds of prey are renowned for their exceptional vision; one species has been found to have a visual acuity of 2.6 times that of a normal human.

This category covers questions about Belgium, officially known as the Kingdom of Belgium. In 1830, Belgium revolted against the United Kingdom of the Netherlands and declared independence. The capital city of Belgium is Brussels.

Swans are large waterfowl that are some of the biggest. Closely related to ducks and geese, they are famed for their majesty and beauty and are part of the history and mythology of numerous cultures.

Ask questions here about the different version of operating systems for the iPhone and iPad

This category is for questions about the Scottish-born inventor, widely credited for the invention of the telephone.

Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes of the genera Sistrurus and Crotalus within the subfamily Crotalinae. There are about 30 rattlesnake species, with many subspecies. Rattlesnakes have a tail rattle that creates a buzzing sound when threatened.

The Subaru Legacy is a mid-sized car produced by Subaru since 1989. It is available in five generation models, and comes as a wagon or sedan. This model serves as the flagship car of Subaru.

Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival and it occurs on the first day of the Lunar Calendar. Like its Western counterpart, Chinese New Year is a very important holiday and is the symbol of a brand new year. The Chinese zodiac animal also changes on this day.