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Questions

In ancient ------, towns were often arranged in patterns so that if seen from the air, the whole community would resemble an animal or a symbolic design. Some were arranged to resemble snakes, stars, sunbursts, and dragons.?

In ancient ----, it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose.?

In ancient ----, it was considered a sin to eat the flesh of a woodpecker.?

In ancient times, the traditional color of bridal gowns was -----. The wife of Napoleon III broke the tradition and wore a white gown. Then, brides began wearing white gowns (that were worn only once) as a symbol of their wealth.?

In December 1997, the state of Nevada (USA) became the first state to pass legislation categorizing --- data disasters as "acts of God" - protecting the state from lawsuits that may potentially be brought against it by residents in the year 2000.?