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Back in the 17th century, when it was known as the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Czech Republic fell under Habsburg (aka Austrian) rule and their language all but disappeared. In the..
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When Caelynn Miller-Keyes opened up to Colton Underwood about being sexually assaulted in college, it made the episode different from anything the viewers have ever seen from The..
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There is a growing number of artists that specialize in underwater work. From sculptures to paintings, the depth itself in which it is performed and left submerged adds mystique..
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Known as the "virgin queen", Elizabeth I has been hailed as one of the most powerful monarchs in British history. The red-haired ruler was born on 7 September 1533 and reigned..
Yet Another Canadian Diplomat in Cuba Caught the “Mystery Illness”
In an official statement, the Canadian government confirmed the case and made known that their diplomatic staff in Cuba would be reduced. Once 16, the number of diplomats at the..
The Most Famous Carnival in the World: The Carnival of Rio de Janeiro
Before Christians devote their personal time praying and sacrificing for a period of 40 days during the season of Lent, there is a moment for celebration. No place on earth holds..
Modernism and Post-Modernism in the Arts
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Recent Study Confirms That Mass Shootings Decrease as Gun Laws Get Stricter
A research journal claims that the states with higher levels of gun ownership experience more mass shootings compared to those who have stricter gun controls. The Federal Bureau..
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