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During the 2008 Olympics, Steiner was in fourth place going into the final lift. He managed to lift 258 kg in the clean and jerk, which combined with his earlier lift, gave him a total of 461 kg, enough to win the competition.
After his victory, Steiner held up a photo of his
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She is the youngest recipient of the Ashoka Chakra Award, India’s highest peacetime military decoration for bravery.
Neerja was just 22 years old and had been a flight attendant for Pan Am for only a brief period (about six months) before the hijacking occurred.
Her story
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The two met at the premiere of Chaplin’s movie “City Lights” in Los Angeles in 1931.
Chaplin was fascinated by Einstein’s violin playing. Einstein, in turn, was impressed by Chaplin’s intuitive understanding of complex subjects.
The meeting has often been cited as an example of
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Withers had a stutter as a child and faced a lot of challenges because of it. He often credited his childhood stutter for instilling in him the empathy that characterized his lyrics.
Before his music career, he served in the U.S. Navy for nine years. His experience in the Navy
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In 2008, Omar's application for a British visa was denied due to concerns about public safety, citing his relationship with his father. His subsequent asylum requests in Spain and other European countries were also rejected.
Omar is the only one of Osama bin Laden's sons to
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The people Sugihara saved and their descendants have come to be known as "Sugihara survivors." It is estimated that there are about 40,000 people alive today because of his actions.
In 1985, Israel honored him as one of the Righteous Among the Nations, an honor given to non-Jews
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Besides Shrek, there have been other instances where unsheared sheep were discovered carrying a shocking amount of wool. One such case involved a sheep named Chris, found in Australia in 2015, bearing a record-breaking 89 pounds of wool.
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The Terracotta Army was never meant to be viewed by the public. It was buried with the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, to protect him in the afterlife and was discovered by farmers digging a well in 1974, over 2,000 years later.
The Terracotta Army also includes
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What about Prague Castle in the Czech Republic, the largest ancient castle in the world?
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Schwarzenegger stands at 6'2", Chamberlain at 7'1", and André was around 7'4".
Schwarzenegger often recounted that during the shooting of "Conan the Destroyer," he and Wilt Chamberlain would try to show off their strength to each other by lifting heavy objects on set. André the
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She was found by a villager in a snowbank. Despite her fall, she only sustained a fractured skull, broken legs, and three broken vertebrae.
She admitted that she had a fear of flying after the accident, which is why she took a desk job at the airline.
There are alternative
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Gladiator was Oliver Reed's last film role before he passed away.
Reed died unexpectedly in Malta from a heart attack during a break in filming. His death created challenges for the production team, as he still had some crucial scenes left to shoot.
To complete Reed's remaining
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Not a single person of Japanese descent in the U.S. was ever proven to have committed an act of sabotage or espionage during WWII, yet the internment persisted.
Families often had to sell their businesses and homes at a fraction of their actual value before being relocated. The
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After his release, he became somewhat involved in LGBTQ activism and was open about his own bisexuality.
Wojtowicz passed away in 2006 from cancer, limiting the amount of time he had to leverage his notoriety after his release from prison.
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The green makeup used for her character was copper-based and toxic, so she was on a liquid diet on set and couldn’t touch her face.
Hamilton suffered second-degree burns when her cape caught fire during an exit scene. She was hospitalized and recuperated before returning to
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The Woman Who Survived Three Ship Disasters 🚢
A Tale of Survival Aboard the Olympic, Titanic, and Britannic.
A Life on the Ocean Wave
Violet Constance Jessop was born in Argentina in 1887 to Irish immigrants. Her family later moved to Britain where she attended a convent
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During her college days, Judith often worked two jobs to support herself while attending classes. Despite the challenges, she graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in mathematics and went on to earn a master's degree in aerospace engineering from the University of
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Granite, the material often used in these temples, has a melting point of around 1215–1260 degrees Celsius (2219–2300 degrees Fahrenheit), and there is no evidence to suggest that temperatures anywhere near this level were ever reached or applied in the construction or alteration
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Due to the sheer volume of wool, a team of five experts worked for over 40 minutes in an emergency shearing session to remove Chris's wool. They were led by Ian Elkins, a champion shearer.
After his life-saving shearing, Chris was taken to a sanctuary where he lived out the rest
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“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” aired from 1968 to 2001, making it one of the longest-running programs on public television.
The iconic sweaters that Mister Rogers wore were knitted by his mother. He wore them as a tribute to her.
Various studies have shown that children who
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Chris did even better: When Chris was found, he was carrying around 41 kilograms (approximately 90 pounds) of wool. After being sheared, his fleece was confirmed by the Guinness World Records as the heaviest from a sheep.
It was estimated that Chris had been wandering alone in
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She held the record as the longest-reigning British monarch, surpassing Queen Victoria in 2015.
She met with every U.S. President in office during her reign up to 2022, except for Lyndon B. Johnson.
She was the first British monarch to have her Christmas message televised,
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Years later, both Mirren and Parkinson reflected on the interview, with Parkinson admitting it was a "misjudgment" and Mirren noting that although she was "terrified," she knew she had to stand her ground.
Mirren's response and composure during the interview have been celebrated
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In "Jack," Robin Williams played a boy who ages four times faster than normal, which means he looks like a 40-year-old when he is only 10.
He was known for improvising on set, and "Jack" was no exception. Many of the film's funniest moments came from Williams's spontaneous
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Some castles incorporated trap doors and other hidden features in their staircases to capture or dispose of enemies.
Some staircases feature irregular step heights to trip up intruders who were not familiar with the layout.
Staircases were usually positioned near the lord’s
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The Pyramid of the Sun is one of the largest structures in Mesoamerica, measuring about 225 meters (738 feet) on each side and 75 meters (246 feet) high.
Built around 200 CE, the pyramid was constructed using over 1 million cubic meters of adobe bricks.
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She ran and completed the Boston Marathon in 1967 and 1968 as well, still without an official number.
Her runs were a catalyst for the eventual official inclusion of women in the Boston Marathon in 1972.
At the time of her first Boston Marathon, she was studying at the New
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He worked 12-hour shifts for several days, helping to sift through rubble at Ground Zero.
During his time volunteering after 9/11, he avoided publicity and declined interviews, focusing solely on the rescue efforts.
In 2014, he produced and hosted a documentary called “A Good
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The straight, branchless timber produced by the Daisugi technique was historically used for various purposes, including the construction of elegant tea houses and high-quality furniture.
While it was more widespread during the medieval period, the Daisugi technique is now
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In an ironic twist, the judge for his second court appearance reportedly said that he could “only be grateful” that Fitzpatrick hadn’t tried landing on one of the city’s busy highways.
Surprisingly, his landings did little damage to the streets or nearby parked cars,
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Some of the paintings in the Serra da Capivara are believed to be up to 25,000 to 30,000 years old, making them some of the oldest examples of rock art in the Americas. These ancient artworks were discovered by a Brazilian archaeologist named Niède Guidon in the 1970s.
There are
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The photographer in question was Annie Leibovitz, a renowned American portrait photographer known for her bold and often intimate portraits of celebrities.
In 2007, Leibovitz was commissioned to take a series of portraits of Queen Elizabeth II for a documentary marking her state
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Farnsworth was just 14 years old when he came up with the idea for television. He was working on his family's farm in Idaho and was inspired by the back-and-forth motion of the plow in the fields.
He first shared his idea for television in a high school science class. His
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Buscemi has used his platform to draw attention to the health struggles many first responders have faced following 9/11, including respiratory problems and cancers.
He is a board member of Friends of Firefighters, an organization dedicated to supporting active and retired FDNY
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Despite the internment, many Japanese Americans served in the U.S. military, most notably in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which became one of the most decorated units in American history.
Fred Korematsu, Min Yasui, and Gordon Hirabayashi were among those who legally
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After "Captain Phillips," Abdi continued his acting career with roles in films like "Eye in the Sky" and "Blade Runner 2049."
Following his acting success, Abdi directed a film titled "Ciyaalka Xaafada," a Somali term that translates to "The Boys of the Neighborhood."
For his
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The hailstones that hit Fiona Simpson's car were as big as tennis balls, which can weigh up to 2 ounces and fall at speeds exceeding 100 mph.
After the storm, Fiona managed to drive her severely damaged car to a nearby house to call for an ambulance, ensuring her daughter
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Diogenes is said to have lived in a large ceramic jar, not a traditional home, in Athens.
One of the most famous anecdotes about him involves his walking around Athens in daylight with a lantern, claiming to be looking for an honest man but never finding one.
When Plato defined
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A blue whale’s heart may beat as few as 4-8 times per minute during a deep dive to conserve oxygen.
Whales have a higher concentration of myoglobin in their muscles, allowing them to store more oxygen and enabling their heart to pump more efficiently.
During deep dives, the
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François Clemmons was one of the first Black actors to have a recurring role on a children’s television program. His character, Officer Clemmons, was a police officer — a significant choice given the strained relationship between the Black community and law enforcement at the
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The painting was bought for $500 as a set decoration, unaware of its real value.
Once rediscovered, Sleeping Lady with Black Vase was auctioned in 2014 for around €229,500.
After its discovery and subsequent auction, the painting has been displayed in various art exhibitions.
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There was also a tragic incident: Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double, David Holmes, was paralyzed in a tragic accident while rehearsing a flying scene for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." For the past 13 years, he has been paralyzed from the chest down, with only limited
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After her role as the Wicked Witch, she was typecast and found it difficult to get other roles that weren’t villainous or sinister.
Besides The Wizard of Oz, she had a prolific career in film, television, and stage, appearing in over 70 films and numerous TV shows and plays.
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The mass suicide took place in Jonestown, a remote settlement in Guyana, South America, established by the Peoples Temple, a cult led by Jim Jones.
Jim Jones, the leader of the Peoples Temple, orchestrated the mass suicide. He convinced his followers that the act was a form of
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She is recognized for the unusual skill of being able to roll individual quarters down her abdomen, a feat that made her famous in the belly dancing community and beyond.
Vlahos began dancing as a child and has had a career spanning several decades, during which she has taught
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The name ‘Pantheon’ comes from the Greek words ‘pan’ (all) and ‘theion’ (divine), and it was originally built as a temple for all Roman gods.
The Pantheon boasts the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome, a title it has held for nearly 2,000 years. Its diameter is 43.3
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The vampire squid is considered a living fossil because it has changed very little over the last 300 million years. It shares common ancestry with both squid and octopuses but belongs to its own distinct order, Vampyromorphida.
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After their breakup, Beyoncé's career skyrocketed with Destiny's Child and her subsequent solo career. So...
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He had an extraordinarily long career for a charioteer, starting at the age of 18 and retiring at 42.
Much of what is known about Diocles comes from a monumental inscription erected by his fans in Rome, providing detailed statistics about his career.
Despite his fame and the
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In some staircases, there were “murder holes” in the ceilings that allowed defenders to drop objects like boiling oil or stones onto attackers below.
In times of siege, removable wooden steps could be taken out to hinder attackers from ascending the stairs.
The spiral design
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Water buffaloes are well-suited for the region's terrain, which includes wetlands and areas with dense vegetation. Their ability to navigate through these challenging environments makes them an ideal choice for patrol duties.
The use of buffaloes for transportation and labor in
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The pivotal moment came in the summer of 1921 when Banting and Best, under the guidance of Macleod, successfully isolated insulin and demonstrated its effectiveness in lowering blood glucose levels in dogs.
The first person to receive insulin was a 14-year-old Canadian boy named
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Cecil Chubb, a local man, bought Stonehenge at an auction in 1915. He paid £6,600 for it and later gave it to the nation in 1918, imposing conditions for its preservation and public access.
Due to its popularity, the site has seen various measures implemented to manage visitors
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Able Seaman Joseph Chidwick served aboard the HMS Sphinx, a vessel involved in anti-slavery operations during the early 20th century.
This Royal Navy squadron, established in 1808, had a dedicated mission to disrupt the slave trade. By 1860, they had freed an estimated 150,000
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The Teletubbies’ voices were electronically modified in post-production to give them their distinctive, childlike tones.
Despite the child-friendly simplicity of the show, it used cutting-edge TV technology for the time, including animatronics for the characters’ facial
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It’s known as The Fallen.
Around 500 volunteers participated in creating the art piece, including locals and tourists.
The artwork was temporary and was erased naturally by the tide, adding to its poignancy.
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Bieber was paid a whopping $10 million to perform at Anant Ambani's pre-wedding ceremony in Mumbai.
Anant Ambani is the son of Mukesh Ambani, the richest person in Asia with a net worth of $123.4 billion.
In March, Rihanna was reportedly paid $6 million to perform for the
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While her main job was at the post office, she also took hourly weather readings as part of her duties, probably unaware of the profound impact her reports would have on world history.
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Once his story became public, Winton was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003, receiving the title “Sir.”
He was nicknamed the “British Schindler” due to the similarities between his efforts and those of Oskar Schindler, who also saved many Jews during WWII.
In 2014, the last
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In 1911, Zapata issued the Plan de Ayala, a manifesto which called for the redistribution of land to the peasants, and the overthrow of the Mexican president, Porfirio Díaz. This document became the ideological foundation of the Zapatista movement.
Zapata and his followers,
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To make the show as authentic as possible, the creators paid close attention to detail, from the set designs of the late '70s to the specific words used by the serial killers, many of which were pulled directly from real-life interviews.
Actor Cameron Britton, who portrayed
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The cuirass belonged to a 23-year-old Carabinier named François-Antoine Fauveau, who was a heavy cavalryman in Napoleon’s army.
He had less than seven days of military training before being sent to fight, highlighting the desperate situation of Napoleon's army.
Fauveau was
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The case had multiple inquests and investigations, spanning decades. It wasn’t until 2012, 32 years after Azaria’s disappearance, that a coroner finally ruled that a dingo was responsible for the baby’s death.
The immense public scrutiny and Lindy’s time in prison had a profound
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When asked what wine he liked best, he replied, “That which belongs to another.”
He once stated that he was a citizen of the world (cosmopolitan), a radical claim in a period when one’s city-state was considered a defining attribute.
Accounts of his death vary, but one story
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It had its first flight on March 2, 1969, and entered commercial service in 1976.
The Concorde could reach speeds of up to Mach 2.04, which is over twice the speed of sound. This allowed it to fly from New York to London in under 3.5 hours.
The aircraft had a “droop snoot” or
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Lane pleaded guilty to the charges against him, including murder.
He was sentenced to three life sentences without the possibility of parole.
In September 2014, Lane escaped from prison along with two other inmates but was recaptured within hours.
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The mountain features one of the longest passenger cableways in the world, offering stunning views during the ride.
There’s a serpentine mountain road, known as the “Avenue Toward Heaven,” with 99 turns leading up to the cable car station.
Tianmen Mountain also features a glass
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Shortly after their marriage, they were arrested in Virginia. Instead of serving a one-year jail term, they agreed to leave the state for 25 years.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) took up their case, arguing it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Their life story
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Lepa Radić was posthumously awarded the Order of the National Hero by the President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Josip Broz Tito, in 1951.
Lepa joined the partisan movement early, influenced by her uncle, who was a leader in the Communist Party. Her entire
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt contracted polio in 1921 at the age of 39 and was left partially paralyzed. He founded the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, which later became the March of Dimes, to raise funds for polio research.
In 1955, Dr. Jonas Salk developed the
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The incident involved Sohaib Athar, an IT consultant living in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Unknowingly, Athar live-tweeted the U.S. military operation that led to the elimination of Osama bin Laden, the founder of the al-Qaeda terrorist organization.
Athar tweeted about the noise of
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The goal of training eagles is to tackle unauthorized drones that pose security risks or threaten sensitive areas like airports or public events. They can neutralize these drones without the need for electronic jamming or other technological measures.
There are concerns about
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The invitations were written in reverse, requiring a mirror to read, setting the tone for the surreal evening ahead.
Guests were required to adhere to a "Black Tie and Surrealism" dress code, leading to an array of imaginative and outlandish outfits.
Tables were adorned with
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Unlike many of his peers, Salk chose not to pursue a lucrative private practice but instead focused on medical research, driven by a desire to help humankind.
The polio vaccine Salk developed was based on using killed virus strains of poliovirus to stimulate the body's immune
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Greenland sharks are among the longest-lived vertebrates on Earth. Radiocarbon dating of eye tissue suggests they can live for hundreds of years, with estimates ranging up to around 400 years.
These sharks grow incredibly slowly, at a rate of about 1 cm per year, which
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The Huichol people, also known as the Wixáritari, are an indigenous group primarily living in the Mexican states of Jalisco, Nayarit, and parts of Durango and Zacatecas.
Their remote location and ability to live sustainably off the land helped preserve their culture from both
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Williams had a requirement in his contracts for movies and events that a certain number of homeless people had to be hired for small jobs (like production assistance) during filming.
He co-hosted several editions of the charity fundraiser “Comic Relief” on HBO, which was aimed
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While the Cheryl Treadway case is one of the most publicized, there have been other instances where people have used restaurant orders or delivery services to signal for help in emergencies. Here are some examples:
Order with 911 Call: In 2015, a woman in
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She was musically talented and composed many works, including the famous Hawaiian farewell song “Aloha ’Oe.”
Lili’uokalani was the last sovereign monarch of Hawaii before the islands were annexed by the United States in 1898.
During her reign, she attempted to implement a new
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Despite their popularity, the Von Erich family was marred by tragedy. David died in 1984 while on tour in Japan, and Mike, Chris, and Kerry later died young under tragic circumstances.
The Von Erich family consisted of father Fritz Von Erich (Jack Adkisson) and his sons, Kerry,
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Inside with Khaire were 27 monocled cobras, 24 russell’s vipers, nine Indian cobras, eight banded kraits, and four common snakes. For context, 68 of the 72 snakes were able to deliver bites with enough venom to kill Khaire with ease.
According to Khaire, during his life, he
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77-year-old American lawyer has been arrested in Panama after he was caught on camera shooting dead two environmental protesters blocking a highway.
The shooter has been identified as Kenneth Darlington, 77, a lawyer and professor who holds dual citizenship in the US and Panama,
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To simulate a normal shopping experience, Jackson's team hired people to act as fellow shoppers and store employees during his visit.
He was known for his attempts to go incognito in public using various disguises. However, for this private shopping experience, he could be
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The Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built. It was 803.8 feet long, 135.1 feet in diameter, and had a gas capacity of 7,062,100 cubic feet.
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The stele is made of granite and measures nearly 6 feet in height.
The stele contains inscriptions that date back to the 2nd century BC. These inscriptions have provided valuable insights into the religious and political life of ancient Heracleion.
The inscriptions on the stele
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