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Laying the First Transatlantic Cable

The Question: I am looking for the name of the 700 foot long ship that laid the first transatlantic cable connecting Europe with North America in 1866. They…

Which State Came First?

Which of the American States were the first to accept a wide variety of the famous legislative innovations, initiatives, and motions throughout the years? Come and test your US knowledge today!

The Full Story of the First Thanksgiving

The origins of Thanksgiving trace far back in American history. Its roots are deeply embedded into the country's culture and traditions, celebrated annually by families and friends gathering around…

Which Came First Quiz

People tend to think about history in clumps. They think about art history separate from military history separate from science history. That can make it hard to remember when things happened in…

Famous Firsts by Hispanic Americans

The first Hispanic-American politicians, baseball players, and more Government Member of U.S. Congress: Joseph Marion Hernández, 1822, delegate from the Florida territory. Sonia Sotomayor…

First Marriages by Age and Sex

In England and Wales Year All ages Persons marrying per 1,000 single population at ages Per-cent aged under 20 Mean age2 (years) Median age2 (years) Males Number Rate1…

Aitareya-Aranyaka: First Aranyaka

Contents First Adhyâya First Khanda Second Khanda Third Khanda Fourth Khanda Second Adhyâya First Khanda Second Khanda Third Khanda Fourth Khanda Third Adhyâya…

Katha-Upanishad: First Valli

  First Adhyâya First Valli   1. Vagasravasa, desirous (of heavenly rewards), surrendered (at a sacrifice) all that he possessed. He had a son of the name of Nakiketas. 2. When…

Talavakara-Upanishad: First Khanda

First Khanda 1. The Pupil asks: “At whose wish does the mind sent forth proceed on its errand? At whose command does the first breath go forth? At whose wish do we utter this speech?…