music: shania twain's name is of american indian origin, what does shania mean?

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In 1848 Mexico sells U.S. Texas, California, New Mexico and?

In 1876 National ---------- League formed with 8 teams.?

In 1880 S.S. ---------- arrives in London with first successful shipment of frozen mutton from Australia.?

In 1882 James---------- , writer, born.?

In 1935 Lie detector first used in court at---------- , WI.?