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What is a primary? What is a caucus?

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American presidential elections follow a fixed timetable in a system that has its origins in the American Constitution.

What are phrasal verbs? Why are they difficult to learn?

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Where does the name Macintosh come from?

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The first Apple logo features Isaac Newton. There is no reference Macintosh or Turin The naming of the world's most glamorous technology company is surrounded by entertaining legends.

What is frankincense? And myrrh?

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Frankincense is a gum resin with a strong smell. It comes from the Boswellia tree.

Did Frank Sinatra record the first concept album?

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A concept album is a collection of songs are linked by a theme.

What is an emoji? An emoticon?

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Emoticons  The emoticon :)—a colon followed by a parenthesis—is a visual representation of a smiley face turned sideways.