useless trivia: What Word Means: To Tear Into Small Pieces?

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General : At one time, 6 white beads of this Indian currency were worth one penny?

General : Originally made in Nimes, France, this fabric was called serge denimes?

General : The 2 months added when the Roman calendar was expanded from 10 to 12 months?

General : This word can refer to either an Irish accent or an Irish shoe?

General : Founded in 1608 by Champlain, it was the capital of New France?