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Did you know? The Flag of India has at its center the Ashoka Chakra, taken from the Lion Capital of Asoka sculpture. Read more about Flag of India #india #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #KnowledgeIsPower #learning #postoftheday #travel #flag_day

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Did you know? Albert Einstein is considered the greatest scientist of the twentieth century and was named "Person of the Century" by TIME magazine. #albert #Einstein #scientist #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #KnowledgeIsPower #learning

Did you know? Mother Teresa was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis on September 4, 2016. Read more interesting facts at . . . #facts #dailyfact #factoftheday #encyclopedia #newworldencyclopedia #motherteresa #teresa #PopeFrancis #saint

Did you know? King Arthur's sword Excalibur comes from another realm, and when Arthur dies it must be returned there. Read more interesting facts at . . . #facts #dailyfact #factoftheday #encyclopedia #newworldencyclopedia #excalibur #kingarthur

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Did you know? The original plan for the Mount Rushmore monument was for the figures of the presidents to be carved down to their waists. Read more interesting facts at . . . #dailyfact #newworldencyclopedia #president #usa #america #mountrushmore

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