Double Letter Usage Indicates a Plural in Spanish Abbreviations Fact
In Spanish, double letter usage indicates a plural. For example, the U.S. (United States) is EE. UU., or E.E.U.U., or simply EEUU (Estados Unidos) in Spanish.
Spain
The Kingdom of Spain is a sovereign state largely located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. As a historic superpower with a story intertwining with many European and middle-eastern powers, and as key player in the history of religion and the Americas, Spain is full of historic importance.
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The Hundred Years’ War Lasted a Hundred Years Myth
The Hundred Years’ War lasted from 1337 to 1453, 116 years. The Second Hundred Years’ War lasted from 1688–1815, 137 years.
There Was a “Golden Age” of Islam Fact
The Islamic Golden Age lasted from roughly the 8th – 13th century. In this time, Islam helped spread, persevere, and advance science, wisdom, reason, and learning.
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The Birth of Modern Banking
Modern banking originated in Italy around 1150 as Jews fleeing persecution brought new practices, including “discounting”, to the merchant banks of the Italian piazzas.