Japanese Swords Used by the Samurai

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Samurai swords come in a wide variety of types, sizes and styles. The chokuto is considered the first samurai sword, but was not created by the Japanese: the long, straight blade was actually imported from China and Korea. The most common types of samurai swords are the katana, the wakizashi and the

What Were the Reasons for the Settlement of Utah?

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Over the centuries, Utah was settled by many people, the first being many Native American tribes. The Europeans, led by the Spanish, settled much of the Southwest in the 1600s. The French and English followed the Spanish to the New World also looking for gold and furs. Finally, the Americans came lo

Explore Some Amazing Facts of Shamanic Journeying

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The shamanic journeying and its principles are totally based on belief that there are three assorted worlds that govern a person's life. The one that is above him - houses a spiritual teacher, one that ...

Why Non-Christians Are Offended by the Bible

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A few days ago, I received a bill from my Doctor's office. I ripped it open and jumped straight to the €bottom line€, which showed a balance due of $238.88. Immediately, anger began to rise ...

Hawaiian Stone Tools

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OverviewHawaiian stone tools give us an idea of the history and development of early Hawaii. Hawaii is considered part of Polynesia, which also includes Easter Island and Tahiti. In recent times, Hawaiian stone artifacts have become collectibles. Some of these tools were made and used as...

Native American Teen Problems

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Both teenagers and Native Americans face many problems, and teenage Native Americans have a particularly tough situation. The story plays out in an evaluation of the numbers.

How to Make Waist Beads

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Waist beads are like necklaces or bracelets that are worn around your waist. In some cultures, waist beads are a symbol of a woman's confidence in her body and her sexuality. These beads can be made loose enough to hang low on your hips or wrap comfortably around your waist.
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Childs' Rights Monuments

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There are many monuments dedicated to child rights acoss the globe.monument image by timur1970 from Fotolia.comThe rights of children are generally defined as all of the things a child is entitled to from birth, like necessities for basic survival, safety and even having a family. There...

Who Was the First African American to Earn a Ph.D.?

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Edward Alexander Bouchet was the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from an American university. He earned his Ph.D. in physics from Yale University in 1876, having written a dissertation on Measuring Refractive Indices. Bouchet lived in a racially segregated society, denying him many top teachi

The Uses of Worry Beads

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Worry beads are used by different cultures around the world.string of beads of different colours image by isatori from Fotolia.comAccording to an article in the "Los Angeles Times," worry beads have been used for centuries by many different cultures, including those of the Greeks, Arabs...

A List of Inventions in the 1900s

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Advancements in electronics are one of many significant achievements of the 20th century.surface mount image by Steve Mann from Fotolia.comThe 20th century is best characterized as a period of rapid growth and innovation. Brilliant minds across a spectrum of disciplines completely...

How to Judge a Dancing Talent Contest

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Judging a dance talent competition requires preparation and organization. You are there to give constructive criticism and judge as fairly as possible. Decide ahead of time what you are going to look for from dance competitors. Use a scoring system to give each act the best possible feedback on thei

Problems of Garbage Dumps

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Trash in the United States is disposed in two ways: burning or burying. Both of these disposal methods pose significant problems for the environment and people in general, which makes it very important that individuals realize the problems of garbage dumps in order to conserve waste and prevent maj

List of Chinese Family Values

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Chinese traditions date back thousands of years. In China, the interest of the family outweighs the interest of the individual, and decisions are made based on how they impact the group first and foremost. Family in China means not only mom, dad and kids. It includes all manner of extended family, i

About the Beliefs of the Wichita Indians

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The Wichita are a Native American people who initially came from northern Texas and southern Oregon. The Wichita embraced a belief system that was expressed in mythology, with stories passed down orally from one generation to the next. The stories were based on a belief of natural forces and includ

About the Economy of the Quapaw Indians

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This article examines the economy of the Quapaw Indians of Arkansas. Quapaw Indians were one of the most advanced and sophisticated tribes of what is now the United States and were important allies of many European powers in the year before the Revolutionary War.

What Were the Puritans' Views on Sex and Morality?

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For Puritans in the first successful American colonies and their religious counterparts in England, sexual purity was more a matter of social control than of religion. Although they were prolific writers on other subjects, we can only infer the Puritans' views on sex from their handling of sexual is

Customs and Ceremonies of the Cherokee Indians

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Grade school children and American historians alike study the customs and ceremonies of the Cherokee people. It is believed that they, like other Native Americans, came from Asia during the ice age by way of the frozen Bering Strait. At the time of the American Revolution, the Cherokees took the sid

New York City Kid Clubs

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Kids clubs can help NY children develop friendships with other area kids.playing image by Lisa Eastman from Fotolia.comAs one of the most famous cities in the world, New York is a hub of cutting-edge artwork and global business. Beyond this, it is also a city that caters to families and...

The History of Irish Dance Costumes

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Irish step dance was born from the rituals of the Druids. These included tree, animal, work, war and courtship dances performed in groups. Irish dance changed over the centuries with invaders to the country bringing their own contributions to what is known as Irish dance today. The art of Irish step