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Why is misses spelled Mrs?
Mrs. originated as a contraction of the honorific Mistress, the feminine of Mister, or Master, which was originally applied to both married and unmarried women. The split into Mrs. for married women from Ms. and Miss began during the 17th century.

What oceans border the United States?
The United States is located on the North American Continent. The United States of America is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada to the north, and Mexico to the south.

Are all yellow tabby cats male?
Orange tabby cats are about 80/20 male to female. We have many female orange tabby cats in my practice. There is no monetary value, per se, associated with a female orange tabby cat. Calico and tortoiseshell cats, however, are almost always female.

Where did John Lennon sign the paperwork that broke up the Beatles?
John Lennon signed the paperwork that officially broke up the Beatles at the Polynesian Resort on December 29, 1974. John, Julian, and I (May Pang) left New York the following day to spend Christmas in Florida.

How many hills was the city of Rome built on?
Seven Hills of Rome. Seven Hills of Rome, group of hills on or about which the ancient city of Rome was built. The original city of Romulus was built upon Palatine Hill (Latin: Mons Palatinus).

How high can you go without oxygen?
We pass out when the pressure drops below 57 percent of atmospheric pressure — equivalent to that at an altitude of 15,000 feet (4,572 meters). Climbers can push higher because they gradually acclimate their bodies to the drop in oxygen, but no one survives long without an oxygen tank above 26,000 feet (7925 m).

When was the first regular TV broadcast in the United States?
Profile America -- Thursday, May 12th. This week marks the anniversary of the first regularly scheduled television broadcasts -- and the date may surprise you. They were made in 1928 and originated from radio station WGY in Schenectady, New York.