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This Day in History
Dr. Christiaan N. Barnard performed the world's first successful human heart transplant.
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On this date in 1989, heavy snow accompanied by high winds brought blizzard conditions to?
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b. Berdichev, Russia [now Ukraine], originally named Jsef Teodor Konrad Walecz?
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In offering his response during the debating championship, Marvin clearly dissembled.
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The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say.
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European languages are official in most African countries, due to their colonial history. When characters are shown speaking native African languages in Western media, it is almost always Swahili or a clicking language (like Xhosa). But, there are?![The Mongol Empire]()
The Mongol Empire was one of the most powerful, and misunderstood, empires in history. They were, certainly, brutal to their enemies. They were also tolerant towards other religions, valued art, gave women rights and effectively created the Silk?![Ryugyong Hotel North Korea]()
North Korea may not be on the top of many travel wish lists. Accounts of human rights abuses have scared of all but the most adventurous travelers. Even in normal times, all travelers must be on guided tours with North Korean tour guides. But, there?![Chrysanthemum Throne]()
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