The United States government did not buy any Gatling guns during the Civil War. Major Gen. Benjamin Butler personally bought a dozen, though, which he used during the Siege of Petersburg.
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Fastest fish William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-29-20
The marlin has lost the title of world’s fastest fish to the sail fish. While the marlin can hit 50 mph, the sail fish has been recorded at 68 mph.
Fastest fish William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-29-20
Pounds of clay William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-28-20
Five billion pounds of clay are mined annually to make kitty litter.
Pounds of clay William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-28-20
Shimonoseki Campaign William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-27-20
During the Civil War, the United States had an unreleated war with Japan. It is known as the Shimonoseki campaign. The Americans were joined by the British, French and Dutch.
Shimonoseki Campaign William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-27-20
Brown hare can run William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-25-20
The brown hare can run at 48 mph which is about the same speed as a red fox. It makes for interesting drama for nature watchers.
Brown hare can run William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-25-20
Indoor cat William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-24-20
An indoor cat has a life expectancy of 17 years which is more than three times longer than those left to roam outside.
Indoor cat William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-24-20
Tarshish William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-23-20
Tarshish is cited several times in the Bible. Where was it? Some think India and some Anatolia which is modern Turkey. The general consensus, though, is that it is Tartessos, which was an ancient civilization in what is now southern Spain.
Tarshish William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-23-20
Slowest animal William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-22-20
Argue all you want about the fastest animal whether it be the cheetah or the peregrine falcon (OK, it’s the falcon), but what about the slowest animal? TheMysteriousWorld.com gives the title to the three-toed sloth which at .003 mph is even slower than a starfish or garden snail. Aw, but what about the giant clam? As an adult it is  sessile, which means it lacks any form of self-locomotion? The clam has our vote.
Slowest animal William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-22-20
$2 billion industry William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-21-20
Cat litter is a $2 billion industry in the United States.
$2 billion industry William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-21-20