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Statue of Nostradamus

Nostradamus and His Prophecies

Artist interpretation of space asteroids impacting earth and moon. Meteoroids, meteor impact, end of the world, danger, destruction, dinosaur extinct, Judgement Day, Doomsday Predictions, comet

Major Mass Extinctions

Dancers at a Cinco de Mayo festival at the Mission District, San Francisco, California. (Photo dated 2019.) holidays

Is Cinco de Mayo Mexico's Independence Day?

San Francisco, California/USA-1/18/20: Womens March at Civic Center marching with signs of political protest regarding equality also embracing 2020 presidential candidates and celebrating equality

How Does the U.S. Government Define the Difference Between a Protest and a Riot?

Scolex (head) of the tapeworm Taenia solium. The hooks of the scolex enable the tapeworm to attach to the intestinal wall.

Uninvited Guests: The 7 Worst Parasitic Worms

Nelson Mandela, undated photo.

15 Nelson Mandela Quotes

Time zone map with standard time zones and International Date Line

Why Are Some Time Zones 30 Minutes Off Instead of an Hour?

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Last Updated: Jun 10, 2025

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The Royal Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet head to Seoul for July galas • June 8, 2025, 4:30 AM ET (Korea Herald)

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Also Known As	Sadler’s Wells Ballet • Vic-Wells Ballet
Related People	Monica Mason • Christopher Wheeldon • Darcey Bussell • Sylvie Guillem • Dame Ninette de Valois • Sir Frederick Ashton • Sir Kenneth MacMillan • John Field • Dame Peggy van Praagh • Michael Somes • Constant Lambert

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