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Queen Elizabeth II addresses at opening of Parliament. (Date unknown on photo, but may be 1958, the first time the opening of Parliament was filmed.)

All 119 References in “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” Explained

Flags of the countries of the world (flagpoles).

How Many Countries Are There in the World?

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?

Marriage. A couple getting married during a church wedding ceremony. (religion, ceremony, bride, groom)

The Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic church

Agnes with a lamb near her feet. St. Agnes (Saint Agnes) design drawing for stained glass window by J&R Lamb Studios, ink, mount size 10.5 x 14.5 in.

Roman Catholic Saints

Submerged sperm whale off east Sri Lanka coast, mammal

How Did the Sperm Whale Get Its Name?

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

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New ambassadors present credentials to Herzog in personal ceremony • Apr. 22, 2025, 7:03 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Also Known As	dugue • duca • dux • Herzog

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British nobility aristocracy count prince earl baron marquess viscount baronet lord grand duke knight bachelor

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Royal golden crown with jewels on British flag. Symbols of United Kingdom. (British royalty, British monarchy)

A Royal Vocabulary Quiz