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What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?

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Philosophers to Know, Part I

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8 Unusual Punishments Inflicted on Women Throughout History

Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day (June 2, 1953) holding the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross in her right hand the Orb in her left, in an embroidered and beaded dress by Norman Hartnell, a crimson velvet mantle edged with ermine fur, with the Coronation ring, the Coronation necklace, and the Imperial State Crown. The backdrop depicts the interior of Westminster Abbey; photograph by Cecil Beaton. (British royals)

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Shah Jahan. Taj Mahal. Mughal architecture. Emperor Shah Jahan fifth Mughal Emperor (reigned 1628-1658) India, Himachal Pradesh, Basohli or Jammu and Kashmir, Mankot, circa 1690 Drawings; Opaque watercolor, gold, and ink on paper (see notes)

6 Important Mughal Emperors

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10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Fish

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6 Questions About the History of Money and Banking Answered

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Timeline of the Titanic’s Final Hours

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Also Known As	Joseph Glanvil
Born	1636 • Plymouth • England
Died	November 4, 1680 (aged 44) • Bath • England
Subjects Of Study	ghost • witchcraft

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