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2 days ago · However, it was Christopher Columbus who gave it the name Trinidad when he encountered the territory in July 1498. Inspired by the Holy Trinity, he named the island after the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As for Tobago, its name is possibly derived from the indigenous word ‘tabaco.’.
4 days ago · David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American television host, comedian, writer and producer. He hosted late-night television talk shows for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982, debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC and ending with the May 20, 2015, broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman on CBS.
2 days ago · Theodor Seuss Geisel (/ s uː s ˈ ɡ aɪ z əl, z ɔɪ s-/ ⓘ sooss GHY-zəl, zoyss -; March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American children's author and cartoonist.He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss (/ s uː s, z uː s / sooss, zooss).
3 days ago · Diabetes mellitus, often known simply as diabetes, is a group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels. [10] [11] Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the cells of the body becoming unresponsive to the hormone's effects. [12] Classic symptoms include thirst, polyuria ...
5 days ago · Although the Taino referred to the island as “Xaymaca,” the Spanish gradually changed the name to “Jamaica.”. In the so-called Admiral’s map of 1507, the island was labeled as “Jamaiqua” and in Peter Martyr’s work Decades of 1511, he referred to it as both “Jamaica” and “Jamica.”.
5 days ago · Bolivia was named after Bolivar in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the fight for independence in the region. Bolivar drafted a constitution for the new country, which showed his authoritarian inclinations. The constitution created a lifetime presidency, a legislative body with three chambers, and restricted suffrage.
4 days ago · According to the 2004 book “Howard Hughes: The Untold Story” Peter Harry Brown and Pat H. Broeske, Hughes and Hayworth carried on a torrid affair in 1947, engaging in secretive trysts at the ...
