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It never hurts to know a bit more about this blue, white and green marble we call our planet. After all, we share it with many other people, cultures and countries, so we might as well know a bit more about our neighbors and the world in general. Here are 25 interesting facts about the world you can discuss with your friends and family. |
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This is What Happened to the Man Who Didn't Salute Hitler!
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The Most Unbelievable Land Boom in US History
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How Islam Separated Into Sunni and Shia: The Full Story
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The Golden Age of Old Hollywood: The People We Loved
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