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Battle of the Alamo from "Texas: An Epitome of Texas History from the Filibustering and Revolutionary Eras to the Independence of the Republic, 1897. Texas Revolution, Texas revolt, Texas independence, Texas history.

6 Wars of Independence

King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)

9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes

Small, white rat (genus Rattus) on a glass table. (rodent, laboratory, experiment)

Cruel and Unusual Punishments: 15 Types of Torture

New Zealand. Political/Physical map. Includes locator.

Where Is “Old Zealand”?

Illustration for Demystified "How Dangerous is Quicksand"

How Deadly Is Quicksand?

Ahura Mazda - relief of the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda at the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Iran. Also known as Ormazd Zoroastrianism,

Which Religion Is the Oldest?

Easter Procession of Maria Santisima del Sacromonte in Granada, Spain. This statue is known as Virgen de los Gitanos or The Virgin of the Gypsies.

What is Holy Week?

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Notable Honorees	Jimmie Johnson • Jeff Gordon • Lee Petty • Bobby Allison • Junior Johnson • Dale Earnhardt • Richard Petty • Mario Andretti • A.J. Foyt

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Cricket bat and ball. cricket sport of cricket.Homepage blog 2011, arts and entertainment, history and society, sports and games athletics

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Assorted sports balls including a basketball, football, soccer ball, tennis ball, baseball and others.

American Sports Nicknames