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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rupert%20Grint
Rupert Grint
Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint (born 24 August 1988) is an English actor and producer. He is best known for playing the character of Ronald Weasley in all eight of the Harry Potter films. In early July 2009 Grint had swine flu and was forced to take a few days off from filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Film...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/9%20Metis
9 Metis
For the moon of Jupiter, see Metis (moon). 9 Metis is one of the biggest main belt asteroids. It is made of silicates and metallic nickel-iron, and may be the core remnant of a big asteroid that was destroyed by an ancient collision. Discovery and naming Metis was found by Andrew Graham on April 25, 1848; it was hi...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ely
Ely
Ely is used as a name in several ways including: Places Ely, Cambridgeshire, England Ely, Cardiff, Wales Ely, Nevada Ely, Minnesota Ely, Iowa Ely Place, Camden Ely Shoshone Indian Reservation, Nevada Ely Township, Michigan The Isle of Ely, England River Ely, Wales Taff-Ely, a local government district in W...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint%20Louis%20IX%20of%20France
Saint Louis IX of France
Saint Louis IX (25 April, 1214–25 August, 1270), also called Saint Louis, was King of France from 1226 to his death. He established the Parlement of Paris. after his death he was canonised (declared a saint) in 1297 by Pope Boniface VIII. Source Jean de Joinville was a close friend of Louis and wrote a famous biograp...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry%20for%20Intra-German%20Relations
Ministry for Intra-German Relations
The Federal Ministry of Intra-German Relations () was a federal ministry of the Federal Republic of Germany. It was responsible for all relations with the East German government. This was because the West German government said there should be only one Germany. This meant they could not use the Ministry of Foreign Affa...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%20Sussex
East Sussex
East Sussex is a county created on 1 April 1974. It is in South East England. Location It is bordered by the counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex, and to the south by the English Channel. 1974 establishments in England Ceremonial counties of England
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/10%20Hygiea
10 Hygiea
10 Hygiea is the fourth biggest object in the asteroid belt. It is somewhat non-spherical in shape, with diameters of 350 – 500 km. Its mass is estimated to be 3% of the total mass of the asteroid belt. It is the biggest of the class of dark C-type asteroids with a carbonaceous surface that are dominant in the farther...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl%20Carstens
Karl Carstens
Karl Walter Claus Carstens (14 December 1914 - 29 May 1992) was a German politician. He served as the fifth Federal President of West Germany. Biography Born in Bremen, Carstens studied law and political science at the universities of Frankfurt am Main, Dijon, Munich, Königsberg, and Hamburg from 1933 to 1936. In 194...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rena%20Sinakin
Rena Sinakin
Rena Sinakin (born March 1949) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. She was educated at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Sinakin started her career as a singer on Capitol Records. She later went on record on Atlantic/Atco. During the 1970s, she moved into production. She produced Gladys Kni...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodbye%20%28Eurovision%20song%29
Goodbye (Eurovision song)
"Goodbye" was the Bosnian and Herzegovinian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997. Performance The song was performed in Bosnian by Alma Čardžić. Meaning The song is about the singer asking her lover not to end their relationship. She suggests many things that he could do, just as long as he does not "say the t...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norbert%20Lammert
Norbert Lammert
Norbert Lammert (born 16 November 1948 in Bochum) is a German politician, and a member of the CDU party. After military service Lammert studied political science, sociology, modern history and social economics at the university of Bochum and the University of Oxford (England) from 1969 to 1975. He graduated in 1972 bu...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amarna
Amarna
Amarna ( al-‘amārnä) is on the east bank of the Nile in the modern Egyptian province of Minya. It is a big archaeological site. It has the remains of the capital city built by the Pharaoh Akhenaten of the late Eighteenth Dynasty (c. 1353 BC), and abandoned shortly afterwards. The Amarna period is the time when Amarna w...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decomposer
Decomposer
A decomposer is an organism that breaks down long chain polymers from dead organisms into smaller molecules. Decomposers are bacteria and fungi. What they do is use the parts and energy to build up their own materials, which are also organic. Decomposers are heterotrophs. This means they use organic substrates to get...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saleisha%20Stowers
Saleisha Stowers
Saleisha Stowers is the winner of the 9th season of America's Next Top Model, a model competition on 2007. She was born on January 10, 1986 and is now a model with Elite Model Management. Stowers also won CoverGirl cosmetics worth $100,000 and a cover on a magazine called Seventeen. Before America's Next Top Model Sto...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac%20Alb%C3%A9niz
Isaac Albéniz
Isaac Albéniz (pronounced EE-saac al-BAY-nith) (born Camprodón, Catalonia, Spain, 29 May 1860; died Cambô-les-Bains, Spain, 18 May 1909) was a Spanish composer and pianist. He wrote a lot of piano music. His best known work is the collection of 12 piano pieces called Iberia which have lots of exciting Spanish rhythms...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/James%20Hetfield
James Hetfield
James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is an original member of the thrash metal band Metallica. Personal life Hetfield married his wife Francesca Tomasi on August 17, 1997. They have three children. References 1963 births Living people Singer-songwriters from ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyra%20Banks
Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks (born December 4, 1973 in Inglewood, California) is an American supermodel and actress. She is hosts her television programs, America's Next Top Model and The Tyra Banks Show. Tyra is 5'11" tall. She is the CEO of her own company, TYInc. She was the first African American model to appear on the cover of Spo...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/America%27s%20Next%20Top%20Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television series created and hosted by supermodel Tyra Banks. It began in 2003 on UPN. It moved to The CW for its seventh cycle in 2006 when it replaced UPN. After 22 cycles, the show has been canceled with the last episode is going to be aired on December 4, 2015 Overview A grou...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime%20Minister%20of%20France
Prime Minister of France
The Prime Minister of France is the person who controls the government of France. He is appointed by the President of France. The current Prime Minister of France is Jean Castex. He was given the job by President Emmanuel Macron on July 3, 2020. List of prime ministers (since 1958) Political parties References
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois%20Fillon
François Fillon
Francois Fillon, (born 4 March 1954) is a former Prime Minister of France. He was born in Le Mans. Nicolas Sarkozy gave him the job on 17 May 2007. He resigned on 15 May 2012, following the defeat of Sarkozy in the presidential elections. In 2017, Fillon ran for President of France and at some point was seen as the fr...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1121
1121
Events Concordat of Worms condemns Pierre Abélard's writings on the Holy Trinity. Later in the year, Canon Fulbert (not to be confused with Fulbert of Chartres (960-1028)), uncle of Heloise, has Abélard castrated. Reading Abbey is founded. David the Builder, King of Georgia, with the army of 55,000 defeats the 20...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1122
1122
Events September 23 — Resolution of Investiture Controversy in the Concordat of Worms. Pierre Abélard writes Sic et Non. Battle of Beroia Births Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France and England (approximate date) (d. 1204). Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor (d. 1190). Deaths Alexander I of Scotland, king of...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1123
1123
Events First Council of the Lateran confirms Concordat of Worms and demands that priests remain celibate. End of the reign of Emperor Toba, emperor of Japan. Emperor Sutoku ascends to the throne of Japan. St Bartholomew's Hospital (Barts) founded in London, England. The Pactum Warmundi is established between th...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1125
1125
Events May 23 — Lothair of Saxony becomes Holy Roman Emperor on the death of Henry V. War ends between Toulouse and Provence. The castle of Nassau is built. Magnus the Strong becomes ruler of Sweden. June 11 — The Crusaders defeat the Seljuk Turks at the Battle of Azaz. Births Renaud de Courtenay, Anglo-Norm...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986%20FIFA%20World%20Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup was a football sporting event that was held in Mexico in 1986. 24 national teams took part. Argentina won the trophy after beating Germany in the final. Diego Maradona was the best player of the tournament. Participants Africa Algeria (ALG) • Squad Morocco (MAR) • Squad Asia Iraq (IRQ) •...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst%20%28color%29
Amethyst (color)
For other meanings of the word, see Amethyst (disambiguation). The color amethyst is a moderate, transparent purple. It is also known as a deep shade of lavender . Its name is from the stone amethyst. This stone is a form of quartz but it is not always purple. It was a very prized stone before more of it was found. ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire%20%28color%29
Sapphire (color)
Sapphire is a deep blue or bright blue color that is a representation of the color of a sapphire. Sapphire gems are most commonly found in a range of blue shades. Other names for variations of the color sapphire are blue sapphire or sapphire blue, shown below. The first written use of sapphire as a color name in Engl...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobago
Tobago
Tobago is the smaller of the two main islands that make up the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is in the southern Caribbean Sea, northeast of the island of Trinidad and southeast of Grenada. The island is not hit by hurricanes very often. Other websites Tobago House of Assembly WorldStatesmen Trinidad and Tobag...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saharan%20Air%20Layer
Saharan Air Layer
The Saharan Air Layer (SAL) is an intensely dry, warm and sometimes dust-laden layer of the atmosphere which often overlays the cooler, more-humid surface air of the Atlantic Ocean. In the Sahara Desert region of North Africa, where it originates, it is the prevalent atmosphere, extending from the surface upwards sever...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland%20Point
Portland Point
Portland Point is the southernmost point in Jamaica. It is half-way along the island's south coast at the end of a hilly peninsula. A large bay, Portland Bight, lies to the east of it. Jamaica
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yucat%C3%A1n%20Channel
Yucatán Channel
The Yucatán Channel is a strait between Mexico and Cuba. It is also called the Straits of Yucatán. The channel connects the Caribbean Sea with the Gulf of Mexico. It is just over wide. It is about deep at its deepest point near the coast of Cuba. Atlantic Ocean Geography of Cuba Geography of Mexico
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Town%2C%20Cayman%20Islands
George Town, Cayman Islands
George Town, Grand Cayman, is the capital of the Cayman Islands, in the British West Indies. The town has a population of 20,626 (1999 estimates). National capitals in North America Cayman Islands
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanahacabibes%20Peninsula
Guanahacabibes Peninsula
Guanahacabibes Peninsula is the western most point on the island of Cuba. It is in the Pinar del Río Province, in the municipality of Sandino and is sparsely populated. The waters surrounding the peninsula are important lobster and red snapper fishing grounds. It also boasts the category of Biosphere Reserve, listed by...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile%20Bay
Mobile Bay
Mobile Bay is an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, lying within the state of Alabama in the United States. Its mouth is formed by the Fort Morgan Peninsula on the eastern side and Dauphin Island, a barrier island on the western side. The Mobile River and Tensaw River empty into the northern end of the bay, making it an estu...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delmarva%20Peninsula
Delmarva Peninsula
The Delmarva Peninsula is a large peninsula on the East Coast of the United States, made up by parts of three U.S. states: Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Named as a portmanteau of the letters of the states that occupy it, it is almost 300 by 100 km or about 180 by 60 miles, and is bordered by the Chesapeake Bay on t...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1273
1273
Events Europe September 29 – Rudolph I of Germany is elected King of Germany over rival candidate King Otakar II of Bohemia, ending the Interregnum; Otakar refuses to acknowledge Rudolph as the new king, leading to the outbreak of war in 1276. Rudolph is the first of many Habsburgs to hold the throne. December 6 ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1246
1246
Events End of the reign of Emperor Go-Saga, emperor of Japan. Emperor Go-Fukakusa replaces him. Güyük Khan is enthroned as the 3rd Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. A papal mission under Giovanni da Pian del Carpine arrives at Karakorum and witnesses this event. The Mexica settle Chapultepec, a former Toltec stro...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1070
1070
Events Hereward the Wake begins a Saxon revolt in the Fens of eastern England, which later collapses. Lanfranc, an Italian lawyer, becomes William's formidable Archbishop of Canterbury. Central Asian poet Yusuf Balasagun completes the Kutadgu Bilig. Bergen, Norway is founded by the king Olav Kyrre. This will fu...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967%20Atlantic%20hurricane%20season
1967 Atlantic hurricane season
The 1967 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1967, and lasted until November 30, 1967. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin. The season was fairly average, with eight storms forming. Hurricane Beulah was the most notable Atl...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1234
1234
Events February 9 — Song Dynasty Chinese and Mongolian armies occupied the Jurchen capital at Caizhou, marking the collapse of the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234). Supposedly Mali begins revolt against oppressors. Canonization of Saint Dominic Pope Gregory IX called for a Crusade against Bosnia and replaced the Bogumil ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1235
1235
Events The Normans invade Connacht. St. Elizabeth of Hungary is canonized by Pope Gregory IX. She died on November 17 1231 at age 24, either from physical fatigue or from disease, in Marburg. A general inquisition begins in France. The Byzantine emperor John III Ducas Vatatzes and the Bulgarian tsar Ivan Asen II...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane%20Beulah
Hurricane Beulah
Hurricane Beulah tracked through the Caribbean Sea, struck the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico as a major hurricane, and moved west-northwest into the Gulf of Mexico, briefly gaining Category 5 status. It was the strongest hurricane during the 1967 Atlantic hurricane season. The cyclone then weakened before moving into Tex...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1150
1150
Events Åhus, Sweden gains city privileges City of Airdrie, Scotland founded King Sverker I of Sweden deposed and succeeded by Eric IX of Sweden Albrecht the Bear inhabits Brandenburg Peter the Lombard publishes Sentences University of Paris, now known as the Sorbonne, founded During Crusades, city of Ashkelon...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater%20Antilles
Greater Antilles
The islands of the Caribbean Sea, collectively known as the West Indies are sorted by size and location into the Bahamas (or Lucayan archipelago), the Lesser Antilles and the Greater Antilles. The Greater Antilles are Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (composed of Haiti on the west side and the Dominican Republic on the east s...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1930%20FIFA%20World%20Cup
1930 FIFA World Cup
The 1930 FIFA World Cup was a football sporting event that was held in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930. Thirteen teams competed in the first World Cup. Seven from South America, four from Europe and two from North America. The teams were split into four groups with the winner of each group entering the semi-finals...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1934%20FIFA%20World%20Cup
1934 FIFA World Cup
The 1934 FIFA World Cup was a football (soccer) sporting event that was held in Italy in 1934. Italy won the trophy after beating Czechoslovakia in the final. Participants Africa • Squad Europe • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad North and C...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1938%20FIFA%20World%20Cup
1938 FIFA World Cup
The 1938 FIFA World Cup was a football sporting event that was held in France in 1938. Italy won the trophy after beating Hungary in the final. Participants Asia Dutch East Indies (INH) • Squad Europe Belgium (BEL) • Squad Czechoslovakia (TCH) • Squad France (FRA) • Squad Germany (GER) • Squad Hungary (HUN) ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1950%20FIFA%20World%20Cup
1950 FIFA World Cup
The 1950 FIFA World Cup was a football sporting event that was held in Brazil in 1950. This competition was special compared to other FIFA World Cup tournaments as the winner was decided by winning a mini-league instead of a knock-out game. Uruguay won the trophy after finishing higher than Brazil, Sweden and Spain i...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1954%20FIFA%20World%20Cup
1954 FIFA World Cup
The 1954 FIFA World Cup was a football sporting event that was held in Switzerland in 1954. Germany won the trophy after beating Hungary in the final. Participants Asia Korea Republic (KOR) Europe Austria (AUT) Belgium (BEL) Czechoslovakia (TCH) England (ENG) France (FRA) West Germany (FRG) Hungary (HUN) ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%20FIFA%20World%20Cup
1958 FIFA World Cup
The 1958 FIFA World Cup was a football sporting event that was held in Sweden. Squads Europe • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad • Squad North and Central America • Squad South America • Squad • Squad • Squad Results Group stag...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962%20FIFA%20World%20Cup
1962 FIFA World Cup
The 1962 FIFA World Cup was a football sporting event that was held in Chile in 1962. 16 teams took part from many countries. Brazil won the trophy after beating Czechoslovakia in the final. Participants Europe Bulgaria (BUL) • Squad Czechoslovakia (TCH) • Squad England (ENG) • Squad West Germany (FRG) • Squad ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970%20FIFA%20World%20Cup
1970 FIFA World Cup
The 1970 FIFA World Cup was a football sporting event that was held in Mexico in 1970. 16 teams took part from many countries. Brazil won the trophy after beating Italy in the final. Djibouti did not participate, as it was not yet a country. Participants The following 16 teams qualified for the final tournament. AFC...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1974%20FIFA%20World%20Cup
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup was the 10th FIFA World Cup and it was held in West Germany (including West Berlin) from 13 June to 7 July. The host nation defeated the Netherlands to win their second title. Participants The following 16 teams qualified for the final tournament. AFC (0) None qualified CAF (1) OFC (1) ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Saxon%20mythology
Anglo-Saxon mythology
Anglo-Saxon mythology refers to the Migration Period Germanic paganism practiced by the English peoples in 5th to 7th century England before conversion to Christianity. Origins and history The Anglo-Saxons, composed of tribes of the Angles, Saxons, Friesian and Germans, arrived in Britain from southern Scandinavia, ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hengist%20and%20Horsa
Hengist and Horsa
Hengist was a semi-legendary ruler of Kent in southeast England (5th century AD). His name is Anglo-Saxon for "stallion". Horsa, Hengist's brother, was a 5th century warrior who took part in the settlement of Britain. English people Kent
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978%20FIFA%20World%20Cup
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup was a football sporting event that was held in Argentina in 1978. Argentina won the trophy after beating Holland 3 - 1 in the final. Participants Africa Tunisia (TUN) • Squad Asia Iran (IRN) • Squad Europe Austria (AUT) • Squad France (FRA) • Squad West Germany (FRG) • Squad Hungary...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holly%20Beach%2C%20Louisiana
Holly Beach, Louisiana
Holly Beach (), is an unincorporated community in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also known as the "Cajun Riviera" (). It is known for crabbing and a drive on the beach. Holly Beach has many beach-front cabins called "camps". Because of the threat of hurricanes, these cabins were "built-to-be-rebuilt" ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayland
Wayland
Wayland was the Germanic god of blacksmiths. In Anglo-Saxon writing, he appears in Deor, Waldere and in Beowulf and the legend is shown on the Franks Casket. Wayland is connected with Wayland's Smithy, a burial mound in Oxfordshire. This was named by the Saxons, but it was there before them. The place has a superst...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982%20FIFA%20World%20Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup was a football (soccer) sporting event that was held in Spain in 1982. Italy won the trophy after beating Germany in the final. Participants Africa Algeria (ALG) • Squad Cameroon (CMR) • Squad Asia Kuwait (KUW) • Squad Europe Austria (AUT) • Squad Belgium (BEL) • Squad Czechoslovaki...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penance
Penance
Penance is repentance of sins, as well as the name of the Catholic Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation/Confession. The word penance comes from the Latin poenitentia, the same root as penitence, which in English means repentance, the desire to be forgiven, or contrition: in many languages there is only one single w...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penance%20%28disambiguation%29
Penance (disambiguation)
Penance could mean: Penance, the religious notion of repentance through voluntary punishment Penance (comics), a couple of comics characters: Robbie Baldwin Penance (X-Men) Penance (band), US doom metal band Penance Soiree, a 2004 album by The Icarus Line Penance, a superboss in Final Fantasy X Arjuna's Penance, an In...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repentance
Repentance
In Christianity, Repentance means to renounce a sinful life that the person lived and turns to Jesus to receive his forgiveness. Repenting can also bring healing. (2 Chronicles 7:14) However, to those who never repented, they will all perish. (Luke 13:5) To you repent you must- Admit to God that you are a sinner. Beli...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repentance%20%28disambiguation%29
Repentance (disambiguation)
Repentance (in Christianity), an act of admitting all the sin that you've committed and receiving Jesus' forgiveness. Repentance may also refer to: Repentance (album), the tenth album by acid rapper Esham Repentance (movie), Georgian movie directed by Tengiz Abuladze "Repentance" (Voyager episode), the thirteenth e...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern%20All%20Stars
Southern All Stars
Southern All Stars are a popular rock music group from Kanagawa, Japan. They got their start in the 1970's, playing music related to surfing and the beach. Related pages J-Pop Musical groups from Kanagawa Prefecture
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian%20Kung-Fu%20Generation
Asian Kung-Fu Generation
Asian Kung-Fu Generation (アジアン・カンフー・ジェネレーション, Ajian Kanfū Jenerēshon) is a Japanese pop-rock band signed by Ki/oon Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. They performed the second opening for the anime Naruto.They are called "AKG" or "AKFG." Members Masahumi Gotoh: vocals and guitar Kensuke Kita: gu...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agamidae
Agamidae
Agamidae is a family of iguanian lizards. They are indigenous to Africa, Asia, Australia, and there are a few in southern Europe. The family has about 350 species in about 50 genera. Agamids usually have scaly bodies, well-developed legs, and a moderately long tail. The average body size ranges from 10 to 15 cm (4 to...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanjani%E2%88%9E
Kanjani∞
Kanjani Eight (関ジャニ∞, kanjani eito, or Kanjani∞) is a Japanese boy band. The group is made of eight men. The group was made in 2002, and their first CD was released in 2004.They perform concert and release many CD now. Members This list contains the names and birth dates of group members Yū Yokoyama (横山 裕) May 9, 19...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Gazette%20%28band%29
The Gazette (band)
is a Japanese rock band. They are a part of the visual kei movement. The band formed in early 2002 and is currently signed to PS Company and King Records. Members Ruki–vocals Uruha–guitar Aoi–guitar Reita–bass Kai–drums Former members Yune–drums Biography In March of 2002, Ruki, Uruha, and Reita (all former ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exile%20%28Japanese%20band%29
Exile (Japanese band)
Exile (written as EXILE, , ) is a Japanese boy band. It has 16 members. Atsushi and Takahiro are the singers, the other members are dancers. Nesmith and Shokichi are in both the singers and dancers category. References Other websites EXILE Official Website EXILE mobile global EXILE mobile EX FAMILY -EXILE TRI...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sling%20%28weapon%29
Sling (weapon)
A sling is a type of weapon which involves swinging a rock round to gain speed before throwing it. The sling is an ancient weapon which was used in the Roman Empire. A skillful slinger can hit a target 10x10 cm at 20 metres distance. A sling has operational range for some 200 metres. The most famous user of sling was ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/AnCafe
AnCafe
An Cafe (or Antic Cafe) is a Japanese pop/rock band formed in 2003 and signed to the independent label Loop Ash. They have been described as a visual kei band. As of 2007, the group has released two full-length albums, an EP and several singles. An Cafe recently received two new members, original guitarist Bou being re...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arashi
Arashi
ARASHI (嵐 in Kanji, meaning Storm) is a five-member Japanese boy band. They made their debut on September 15, 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii on a cruise boat. They come from the famous Johnny's Entertainment production group. Their first single was “A・RA・SHI”. In October 2008 they released the single "Beautiful Days" from a ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobukuro
Kobukuro
Kobukuro is a Japanese male pop band. History The name The name is a mix of the two members' family names, Kentaro Kobuchi and Shunsuke Kuroda. Origins In 1998, the two met each other in Sakai and formed Kobukuro. Albums Kobukuro received moderately successful ratings for their first three indie albums - Saturda...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home%20Made%20Kazoku
Home Made Kazoku
Home Made Kazoku is a Japanese hip-hop band, formed in 1996. The members of the band are Micro, Kuro and founding member, DJ U-Ichi. They were very famous, and some of their famous songs include "Thank You" Bleach's 2nd Ending theme "Nagareboshi Shooting Star" 1st Naruto Shippuden ending theme and "No Rain No Rainbow"....
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiroro
Kiroro
Kiroro is a Japanese music group. The group is made up of two female singers: Chiharu Tamashiro (voices) and Ayano Kinjō (piano). They were both born in Okinawa. Japanese musical groups
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ai%20Kawashima
Ai Kawashima
Ai Kawashima (born February 21, 1986, in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japan singer-songwriter. Her music was used as an opening theme of the Japanese popular television program Ainori. She had a dream of becoming a singer since she was a child. Now she is singing for her mother and people who listen to...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greeeen
Greeeen
Greeeen or The Green is a Japanese J-pop group. The group released their first album in 2007. Two of their most successful songs are "Ai uta" and "Kiseki". GReeeeN is a group of four singers: Hide (born April 3, 1980) Navi (born April 30, 1980) Soh (born February 2, 1981) 92 (born March 21, 1982) J-pop bands Japanes...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misato%20Watanabe
Misato Watanabe
(born 12 July 1966, Seika, Japan) is a Japanese popular music artist. 1966 births Living people Japanese singers J-pop Musicians from Kyoto Prefecture
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocco
Cocco
Cocco (born January 19, 1977) is a Japanese J-pop singer. Her real name is Satoko Makishi. She was born in Naha, Okinawa. Other websites Cocco official site 1977 births Living people Japanese singers People from Okinawa Prefecture
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6%20%28band%29
V6 (band)
V6 is a six people band from Japan. The members are Sakamoto, Morita, Inohara, Miyake, Okada and Nagano. The group is well known outside of Japan. Their sound is very similar of many American pop acts but sung in Japanese. J-pop bands Japanese rock bands
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metis%20%28reggae%20artist%29
Metis (reggae artist)
Metis (born March 28, 1984) is a Japanese reggae singer. She is from Hiroshima. She has released one album, ONE LOVE. Her most famous song is "Umehasaitaka Sakurahamadakaina". Albums Answer (2005) Music (2006) WOMAN (2006) ONE LOVE (2007) Singles Umehasaitaka Sakurahamadakaina (2007) Respect! (2007) Katyouhuugetu (20...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagrra%2C
Kagrra,
is a Japanese rock band and part of the country's visual kei movement. It was originally signed to the now defunct Key Party Records under the name "Crow". The group changed its name when it signed to Free-Will's PS Company division. They have since released several albums, EPs and singles, along with multiple video re...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie%20Pink
Bonnie Pink
Bonnie Pink (born April 16, 1973 in Kyoto) is a Japanese singer. She released her first song in 1995. She writes and composes all her songs, and plays guitar and piano. Her most famous song is "A Perfect Sky". 1973 births Living people Japanese singers Musicians from Kyoto Prefecture
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aya%20Matsuura
Aya Matsuura
Aya Matsuura (松浦亜弥 Matsuura Aya, born June 25, 1986) is a Japanese singer, an idol, actress, and television performer. She is a member of Hello! Project of UP-FRONT AGENCY Co. Her nickname is "Ayaya". She was born and raised in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture. In 2000, she passed an audition (Morning Musume and Michiyo Hei...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radwimps
Radwimps
is a japanese rock music group, that started in 2001. The name RADWIMPS is based on the english words "rad" and "wimp", as such the name can for example mean "excellent coward". Members Yojiro Noda (July 5, 1985) vocals, guitar. Akira Kuwahara (April 4, 1985) guitar, the leader. Yusuke Takeda (May 24, 1985) bass. Sato...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqua%20Timez
Aqua Timez
Aqua Timez is a Japanese Pop band signed to Sony Music of Japan. This group is made up of 5 members. This group was formed in 2003. Members are Futoshi, OKP-STAR, Daisuke, mayuko and TASHHI.They made their indies debut with the mini-album "Soraippainikanaderuinori" on August 24, 2005. Later,They made their major debut ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/WaT
WaT
is a Japanese pop duo. The members of the group are Wentz Eiji (ウエンツ瑛士) and Koike Teppei (小池徹平). 2016 Dissolution. Other websites WaT Official Website J-pop bands Japanese rock bands
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/14%20Irene
14 Irene
14 Irene is a very big Main belt asteroid. 14 Irene was found by J. R. Hind on May 19, 1851, and named after Eirene, a personification of peace in Greek mythology. She was one of the Horae, daughter of Zeus and Themis. The name was suggested by Sir John Herschel. Hind wrote, "You will readily discover that this name [...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve%20Allen
Steve Allen
Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen (December 26, 1921 - October 30, 2000) mostly known as Steve Allen was an American actor, television personality, musician, writer, and comedian best known for his show The Steve Allen Show. Allen introduced many new celebrities and performers on his shows, including Jerry Lee L...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lollipop
Lollipop
For the Lil Wayne song, see Lollipop (song) Lollipops, pops, or lollies are sweet candies you can lick or suck on. There are many flavours of lollipops, including fruits to soft drinks. In Europe, especially the Nordic countries, Germany and the Netherlands, salty-liquorice or salmiak () flavoured lollipops are also a...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%20Formula%20One%20World%20Championship
2007 Formula One World Championship
The 2007 Formula One season was the 58th edition of the championship. Kimi Räikkönen won the championship by one point. Ferrari won the constructor's championship. Teams and drivers New car launches The following teams launched their 2007 entries as below. Formula One 2007 race schedule Results and standings Gran...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006%20Formula%20One%20World%20Championship
2006 Formula One World Championship
The 2006 Formula One season was the 57th edition of the championship. The champion was Fernando Alonso in a close battle. Renault won the constructor's championship. Teams and drivers Team changes Four prominent names in the sport disappeared for this season, with Minardi, Sauber, BAR and Jordan withdrawing, and one...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005%20Formula%20One%20World%20Championship
2005 Formula One World Championship
The 2005 Formula One season was the 56th edition of the championship. The champion was Fernando Alonso in the close battle. Renault F1 won the constructor's championship. Teams and drivers Driver changes The most noticeable change to the 2005 season was its driver lineup — only 7 drivers raced for the same team with...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004%20Formula%20One%20World%20Championship
2004 Formula One World Championship
The 2004 Formula One season was the 55th edition of the championship. The champion was Michael Schumacher after dominating the whole season. Ferrari won the constructor's championship. Formula One seasons 2004 in sports
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003%20Formula%20One%20World%20Championship
2003 Formula One World Championship
The 2003 Formula One season was the 54th edition of the championship. The champion was Michael Schumacher in a close battle. Ferrari won the constructor's championship. Formula One seasons 2003 in sports
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%20Formula%20One%20World%20Championship
2002 Formula One World Championship
The 2002 Formula One season was the 53rd edition of the championship. The champion was Michael Schumacher after he dominated all season. Ferrari won the constructor's championship. World Drivers' Championship standings Driver did not finish the Grand Prix, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race dist...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001%20Formula%20One%20World%20Championship
2001 Formula One World Championship
The 2001 Formula One season was the 52nd edition of the championship. The Driver's Champion was Michael Schumacher. He dominated all the whole season, and won with a record margin of 58 points. Ferrari won the Constructors' Championship. After four years out of the sport, Renault returned as an engine supplier. Michel...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000%20Formula%20One%20World%20Championship
2000 Formula One World Championship
The 2000 Formula One season was the 51st edition of the championship. The Driver's Champion was Michael Schumacher in a close battle. Ferrari won the Constructor's Championship. Drivers and constructors The following teams and drivers competed in the 2000 FIA Formula One World Championship. Formula One 2000 race s...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999%20Formula%20One%20World%20Championship
1999 Formula One World Championship
The 1999 Formula One season was the 50th edition of the championship. The champion was Mika Häkkinen. Ferrari won the constructor's championship. Michael Schumacher was injured on the first lap of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. His brakes failed, and he broke his leg. He missed 6 races and returned at the Malay...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998%20Formula%20One%20World%20Championship
1998 Formula One World Championship
The 1998 Formula One season was the 47th edition of the championship. The champion was Mika Häkkinen in a close battle. Mclaren won the constructor's championship. Drivers and constructors The following teams and drivers competed in the 1998 FIA Formula One World Championship. Season review Race results Drivers st...