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26 Fascinating Founding Fathers Facts - mental_floss - List Show (242)
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Go Tutor posted on 2015/02/04Ever wondered about the quirky side of America's Founding Fathers? This video from Mental Floss spills the tea on surprising facts about figures like Ben Franklin, perfect for history buffs looking to deepen their cultural knowledge. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while learning fascinating tidbits about Colonial America!
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president
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
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UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/
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UK /'kɒŋɡres/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- Proper Noun
- American governing body of elected representatives
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US /rʌʃ/
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UK /rʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attack someone suddenly in a group
- To perform or finish with speed and urgency
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
- State of hurried action
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