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Lack of supplies, resistance by the local Native Americans, and direct attack by the Spanish quickly ended French attempts to settle on the southeastern coastline of North America. Why did French colonies fail? The French tried again several times to colonize North America, but failed due to disease, weather, conflict with Indians or with other […]

The French tried again several times to colonize North America, but failed due to disease, weather, conflict with Indians or with other European powers. Their most infamous failure may have been at Charlesfort in 1562. How did France lose the New World? Q: How did the French lose their colonies? The fighting with Great Britain […]

He died at age 65 on September 1, 1557, during an epidemic, possibly of typhus, though many sources list his cause of death as unknown. Cartier is interred in Saint-Malo Cathedral. Did Cartier get scurvy? A strange disease attacked the indigenous population, and then the French sailors. In a two month period, almost all Cartier’s […]

Exploration of Canada by Europeans began with the Norse in the late 10th century on the country’s East Coast. Following Jacques Cartier’s arrival in 1534, over the course of the next three centuries British and French explorers gradually moved further west. Who were the explorers in Canada? Here are the Canada’s History top five explorers, […]

John Cabot, a Venetian navigator living in England, became the first European to explore the Northwest Passage in 1497. He sailed from Bristol, England, in May with a small crew of 18 men and made landfall somewhere in the Canadian Maritime islands the following month. Who was the first to sail the Northwest Passage? Roald […]

In 1534, Cartier was commissioned by the King of France to find the fabled Northwest Passage through the continent of North America to Asia (the Indies). When Cartier reached the New World, he sailed around parts of Newfoundland and parts of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Who discovered the Northwest Passage? John Cabot, a Venetian […]

With custom made eyewear you do not have to compromise on the style or color. You can choose the frame you want and have it made in the color and material of your choice. Custom glasses are also great for people with higher prescriptions who often find it difficult to purchase a frame. Are custom […]

Generally any lens can fit into any frame. Can you just get lenses put in any frames? Generally, any lens can fit into any frame. However, opticians must take into consideration the prescription they are working with as this will help them to determine how thick or thin the lenses can be. It will also […]

Chances are, you won’t be able to take the prescription lenses you currently have and fit them into the frame of your sunglasses. This is why you will probably need to order new prescription lenses altogether. Can prescription lenses be put in any glasses? Generally, any lens can fit into any frame. However, opticians must […]

They were heavy drum-shaped cylindrical brass boxes several inches in diameter, engraved and ornamented. They had only an hour hand. The face was not covered with glass, but usually had a hinged brass cover, often decoratively pierced with grillwork so the time could be read without opening. When was first wrist watch made? According to […]

Patek Philippe. According to the Guinness World Records, the first wrist watch was made in 1868 for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, by Swiss watch maker Patek Philippe. Initially intended as a piece of jewellery, the creation of the wristwatch became a sought after accessory for both ornamental and functional purposes. Which company made the first […]

Cartier sent two men ashore with knives and other iron goods and a brisk trade occurred. In some instances, the Indians literally traded the clothes they were wearing. What did Cartier do to the natives? Cartier and his men ventured north through the Belle Isle Straits and across the Bay of St. Lawrence to Prince […]

Jedidiah or Jedediah: Meaning “loved by God” in Hebrew. What girl name means beloved of God? Jedidiah. Down 21 spots over previous years, this moniker means “beloved of the Lord.” What boy name means loved by God? Theophilus. Of Greek origin, Theophilus means loved by God. What name means blessing from God? Aaron – Hebrew, […]

Venus (Roman origin) one of the baby names that mean “pure love or desire”. What is the name for pure love? What is another word for true love? sweet dear sweetie pie truelove loved one object of affection love of my life one and only sweet one love of one’s life What name means pure […]

If you’re going with thinner pieces, stack as many as you’d like! A good rule of thumb is not to cover more than ⅓ of your forearm. Place snugger pieces or your watch at the base of your wrist, near your hand, to help keep wider bracelets or bangles in place behind them. How do […]

Find the four-digit number on the back of the watch case. This is the model number. The eight-digit number with letters is the serial number. Both numbers are used to identify the Cartier model. How can I tell what model my Cartier watch is? Genuine Cartiers always have a serial number consisting of two letters […]

Case dimensions: 33.7 mm x 25.5 mm, thickness: 6.6 mm. Water-resistant up to 3 bar (approx. 30 meters/100 feet). How big is the Cartier Tank? Available in two sizes, the new Tank Louis Cartier is a smallish watch. The large model measure 25.5mm wide and 33.7mm long, with a case height of 6.6mm. And the […]

The Borromean rings have been used in different contexts to indicate strength in unity. In particular, some have used the design to symbolize the Trinity. What do interlocked circles mean? INTERLOCKED RINGS (WEDDING RINGS) – Symbol of marriage and unity. The circle was the symbol of eternity, with no beginning or end. The hole in […]

Eternity rings are usually given to commemorate a special milestone in a relationship: a special wedding anniversary, the birth of a new baby. You may want to stick to the traditional anniversary calendar and buy an eternity ring to mark specific years in your marriage. How long after marriage do you get an eternity ring? […]

Most women’s gold wedding rings weigh between 1 gram and 7 grams; most men’s rings weigh a little more, between 3 and 9 grams. How heavy is a wedding ring? Depth is often referred to as light weight (1.3mm), medium weight (1.7mm) or heavy weight (2.1mm). The mm measurement is taken from the centre of […]