It was the ruler of the "ottoman Empire" who created an enormous legal code for his empire, which was one of the reasons why the Ottomans were so successful.
<span>Mass-produced automobiles made travel more affordable for many people.</span>
Spheres of influence are always significant because they give an external group or institution power or authority in a foreign territory. In some cases, like the grocery store example, the sphere of influence is relatively small and is not likely to cause a problem.
1 Nevada is the only state that includes "none of the above" as a ballot option. But if "none" finishes No. 1, the second-highest vote-getter wins. 2 A high point for third parties was 1912, when Teddy Roosevelt tried to win a third term in the White House because he was disgruntled with his successor, William Howard Taft. Roosevelt's Bull Moose Party beat Taft but lost to Woodrow Wilson. Roosevelt won 27 percent of the popular vote and got 88 electoral votes. 3 In 1967, the citizens of Picoaza, Ecuador, were treated to a series of advertisements with slogans such as "For Mayor: Honorable Pulvapies" and "Vote for any candidate, but if you want well-being and hygiene, vote for Pulvapies." The honorable Pulvapies was elected mayor by write-in votes, but could not take office. Why? Because Pulvapies was a foot powder.
