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Banff National Park. Aerial view of Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Aerial perspective.
Canada: 10 Claims to Fame
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The Colosseum, Rome, Italy. Giant amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. (ancient architecture; architectural ruins)
New Seven Wonders of the World
Chinese pictograph, calligraphy tablet of Huang Tingjian, a famous calligrapher in Ancient Song Dynasty. The background of Chinese cultural elements.
The World’s 5 Most Commonly Used Writing Systems
Mona Lisa, oil on wood panel by Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1503-06; in the Louvre, Paris, France. 77 x 53 cm.
Why Is the Mona Lisa So Famous?
Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration
Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69
All Saints Day. All Souls Day. Candles in cemetery in Poland on All Saints Day, November 1. All Souls Day, November 2. Christian church, All Hallows, Solemnity of All Saints, Feast of All Saints, purgatory, Roman Catholic church
7 Unique Burial Rituals Across the World
African Americans demonstrating for voting rights in front of the White House as police and others watch, March 12, 1965. One sign reads, "We demand the right to vote everywhere." Voting Rights Act, civil rights.
Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement
Ice Sledge Hockey, Hockey Canada Cup, USA (left) vs Canada, 2009. UBC Thunderbird Arena, Vancouver, BC, competition site for Olympic ice hockey and Paralympic ice sledge hockey. Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Vancouver Olympics
10 Best Hockey Players of All Time

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Born September 2, 1959 (age 65) • Quebec
Founder Cirque du Soleil
Franconi, detail of an engraving by Philibert-Louis Debucourt, after a painting by C. Vernet
Antonio Franconi
Italian circus impresario
James A. Bailey
American circus impresario
Bertram Mills
British circus entrepreneur
Philip Astley, engraving by J. Smith.
Philip Astley
British circus manager
Ducrow, engraving by T.C. Wageman
Andrew Ducrow
British equestrian
W.C. Coup
American circus manager
George Sanger
British circus impresario
John Sanger
British circus impresario
Gilbert R. Spaulding
American circus impresario
Frank A. Patrick
Canadian ice-hockey player, coach and manager
Lester B. Patrick
Canadian ice-hockey player and coach
Michael Ignatieff
Michael Ignatieff
Canadian political leader
Shirley M. Tilghman
Shirley M. Tilghman
Canadian molecular biologist
Roberta Bondar
Roberta Bondar
Canadian neurologist, researcher, and astronaut
Conn Smythe
Canadian ice hockey player, coach, manager, and owner
Lawrence H. Summers
American economist and educator
Lee Shubert
American theatrical manager
Sam S. Shubert
American theatrical manager
Jacob J. Shubert
American theatrical manager
William Hunter Kendal
British actor and manager