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Women and men have worn the same clothing for centuries. Ancient Romans and Greeks wore tunics, so the unisex clothing of the ’60s wasn’t really new. The traditional clothing of China, India, Japan, and Malaysia has always been unisex. Some time during the Middle Ages women took off trousers and put on dresses, and gender-related fashions began. This popular women’s wear of the ’80s was worn in the fifteenth century by men as a tunic over tights, like Robin Hood and his band of merry men....

Originally, the sport of cross-country skiing was simply one half of the Nordic combined event made popular by the Norwegian ski festivals of the late 1800s. Separate cross-country-only competitions gained popularity quickly, and two men’s events were included at the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924. Cross-country skiing is one of seven winter sports that have been contested at every Winter Games. The first women’s cross-country event, however, was not added until the 1952 Games in Oslo, Norway....

Richard Allen, American clergyman Father Divine, American religious leader Louis Farrakhan, religious leader Henry Highland Garnet, American abolitionist clergyman Prince Hall, clergyman, abolitionist Barbara C. Harris, Anglican bishop Benjamin Hooks, American Black leader Jesse Jackson, political leader, clergyman, and civil-rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., American clergyman and civil rights leader Benjamin Franklin Muhammad, civil-rights and religious leaderElijah Muhammad, Black nationalist leader Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., American politician and clergyman Hiram R....

Where did the money go? Toward the technology of stealth, the art of sneaking by an enemy’s sophisticated air-defense system. Ironically, the B-2 has so far been used solely against enemies that don’t even have sophisticated air defense systems. Never mind. It is an extremely cool-looking airplane. Developed in Secrecy Like the SR-71 and stealth fighter before it, the B-2 was developed in secrecy. Details were first revealed to the public in 1988, and it began test flying the next year....

Cats make wonderful pets. Because they’re less demanding, they can easily adjust to a variety of lifestyles and living spaces. Every cat is a true individual, though, so it’s important to take the time to choose a four-footed friend who’s right for you. A cat’s personality, age, and appearance, as well as the kinds of pets you already have at home, are all things you should keep in mind when making your selection: Choose a Personality....

By making some rich, fudgy brownies or delicious, steaming soup, you could be on your way to metric mastery. Just tie on an apron and check out these recipes. Your measuring cups and spoons (and oven) might already include both U.S. and metric measures, or you can use the helpful links below. Chewy Chocolate Brownies Preheat your oven to 150 degrees Celsius.* Prepare a 20-centimeter-square pan.** First, cut wax paper to line the bottom and sides of the pan....

Carbohydrates are sugars that the body uses for energy. Simple carbohydrates, also called simple sugars, provide the body with quick energy. They are found in fruit, milk and white sugar. Complex carbohydrates, known as fiber and starch, are broken down in the body slower than simple carbohydrates. They are found in vegetables, bread, rice, oatmeal, whole grains and peas. Fat: Your body needs fat to grow and to process vitamins....

Cranberry juice is good for urinary tract infections. Why? Because the juice inhibits a type of bacteria that clings to the wall of the bladder and causes infection.Carrots are good for your eyes. Carrots and some other fruits and vegetables contain beta carotene, which can reduce the chance of eye disease. One carrot a day can help prevent macular degeneration, which eventually leads to blindness.arttoday.comChicken soup fights congestion that comes with a cold....

As much as 70 percent of your body’s heat can escape through exposed hands, feet, and head. Wet clothes actually conduct heat away from the body. When the Chinese invented the toothbrush in 1490, the bristles were made of animal hairs. Nylon toothbrushes were first sold in the U.S. in 1938. Chewing gum for more than 20 minutes a day stresses your jawbone, gums, and the biting surfaces of your teeth....

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