The Continental Congress. 1  In the First Continental Congress, Patrick Henry, a delegate from Virginia, made the bold statement that I am not a Virginian, I am an American. 2  At the time of the congress, there were around 2.5 million people living in the United States.
Next Question. The main ingredient in eggshells is calcium carbonate (the same brittle white stuff that chalk, limestone, cave stalactites, sea shells, coral, and pearls are made of). The shell itself is about 95% CaCO 3 (which is also the main ingredient in sea shells).
Traditional eggnog is made of milk or cream, sugar, raw eggs, an alcoholic spirit, and spices, often vanilla or nutmeg. Some modern commercial eggnogs add gelatin and other thickeners, with less egg and cream. There are variations in ingredients, and toppings may be added, such as grated nutmeg or ground cinnamon.