What did the united states do when the sovet union launched sputnik?

Is karma the same as destiny, in the sense that everything that happens to you is predetermined? do you believe that "what goes around comes around," and if so is this the same as karma? does everyone get what they deserve, in the end?

The incas used quipus to options -preserve there history -keep records of people and goods -decide when to plant crops -decide work amoung peasant familys

What is domino theory? how did domino theory impact the us involvement in the vietnam war