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What Is the Most Widely Practiced Religion in the World?

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New Seven Wonders of the World

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U.S. Death Toll During Major Events

World Data Locator Map: Australia

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Hindu Holi Festival celebrations with colored water, powder and colorful flower petals thrown over celebrants at a Hindu temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India on March 24, 2021.

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