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What Do Eggs Have to Do with Easter?
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?
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
Hemp (Cannabis sativa).
9 Mind-Altering Plants
July, 2006, Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery STS-121. See attached for full caption information.
Will Light-Speed Space Travel Ever Be Possible?
Marriage. A couple getting married during a church wedding ceremony. (religion, ceremony, bride, groom)
The Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic church
New Zealand. Political/Physical map. Includes locator.
Where Is “Old Zealand”?

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Born October 6, 1744 • Glasgow • Scotland
Died December 19, 1813 (aged 69) • Montreal • Canada
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