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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnprior%2C%20Stirling
Arnprior, Stirling
Arnprior is a village in Scotland. It is in the Stirling council area. Villages in Stirling council
142676
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fintry
Fintry
Fintry is a small village in central Scotland, nestled in the strath of the Endrick Water in the Campsie Fells some 35 km north of Glasgow. It is part of Stirling District. As of the 2001 census, Fintry and the surrounding rural area had a population of 2300 people. Villages in Stirling council
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowardennan
Rowardennan
Rowardennan (Gaelic: Rubha Aird Eònain) is a small hamlet on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond in Scotland. Hamlets in Scotland
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strathblane
Strathblane
Strathblane (Scottish Gaelic: Strath Bhlàthain ) is a village and parish at the extreme south of the Stirling council area, in central Scotland. References Villages in Stirling council
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornhill%2C%20Stirling
Thornhill, Stirling
Thornhill is a village in the Scottish council area of Stirling. It lies 14 miles from Stirling itself, south of Callander, east of Aberfoyle and west of Doune. The 2001 census population for the area covered by the Thornhill and Blairdrummond Community Council is 1,109. Villages in Stirling council
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyndrum
Tyndrum
Tyndrum (Taigh an Droma in Gaelic) is a small village in Scotland. References Villages in Stirling council
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biggar
Biggar
Biggar may mean: Places Biggar, Cumbria, England Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland Electoral districts (Saskatchewan) Biggar (electoral district), provincial electoral district since 2002 Rosetown—Biggar, federal electoral district from 1935-68 Saskatoon—Biggar, federal electo...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton
Hamilton
Hamilton might mean: People Hamilton (name), a name that can be either a given name or a surname Places Bermuda Hamilton, Bermuda, Bermuda's capital city Hamilton Parish, Bermuda United States Hamilton, Alabama, a city Hamilton, Illinois, a city Hamilton, Iowa, a city Hamilton, Virginia, a town Hamilton County, Flo...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blantyre%2C%20South%20Lanarkshire
Blantyre, South Lanarkshire
Blantyre () is a burgh in South Lanarkshire, Scotland with a population of about 17,000. Towns in South Lanarkshire
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bothwell
Bothwell
Bothwell is a small town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, that lies on the right bank of the River Clyde, adjacent to Hamilton and nine miles east-south-east of Glasgow. It is predominantly a residential town. Towns in South Lanarkshire
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnside%2C%20South%20Lanarkshire
Burnside, South Lanarkshire
Burnside is an area of South Lanarkshire. It is part of The Royal Burgh of Rutherglen and Greater Glasgow. It borders with Cambuslang, Blairbeth, Fernhill and Eastfield. Towns in South Lanarkshire
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uddingston
Uddingston
Uddingston is a village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, on the north side of the River Clyde, approximately seven miles to the south-east of Glasgow. Towns in South Lanarkshire
142693
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%20Kilbride
East Kilbride
East Kilbride is a large suburban town in the South Lanarkshire council area of Scotland. It is Scotland's first new town, and lies on high ground on the south side of the Cathkin Braes, about southeast of Glasgow city centre. The Rotten Calder river flows along the east side of the settlement, northwards toward the R...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairhill%2C%20Hamilton%2C%20Scotland
Fairhill, Hamilton, Scotland
Fairhill is an area in the town of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. They have schools, churches, a civic centre, a library and shopping places. Towns in South Lanarkshire
142699
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/TNA%20X%20Division%20Championship
TNA X Division Championship
The TNA X Division Championship is a professional wrestling championship in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). The championship is defended by wrestlers in the X Division, meaning high flyers and cruiserweights. The championship debuted on June 19, 2002 at the taping of TNA's second weekly pay-per-view (PPV) event. ...
142700
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWE%20Hardcore%20Championship
WWE Hardcore Championship
The WWF Hardcore Championship is a former championship for World Wrestling Federation. The first champion was crowned when the championship was awarded to Mankind by Vince McMahon. It was defended always in some sort of Hardcore match due to its name. When Crash Holly won the title however, he started what became known...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoonman
Spoonman
"Spoonman" is a song by the American grunge band Soundgarden, from their fourth studio album Superunknown, which was released in 1994. The song describes Artie the Spoonman, a real-life musician who makes music with spoons. He was also featured in the song's music video. "Spoonman" won the Grammy Award for Best Metal P...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/808s%20%26%20Heartbreak
808s & Heartbreak
808s and Heartbreak is the fourth studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West. It was released on November 24, 2008. Four singles were released from it. The first single was "Love Lockdown". The album is different to West's earlier albums; it is mainly an R&B instead of a hip hop album and its songs are sun...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen
Watchmen
Watchmen is a Hugo Award-winning graphic novel. It was written by Alan Moore, illustrated by Dave Gibbons, and published by DC Comics from 1986–1987. In 2005, Time magazine listed Watchmen as one "the 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to the present". Story Watchmen is set in an alternate history during the 1...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocalion%20Records
Vocalion Records
Vocalion Records was a record label which made records in the United States and in the United Kingdom. Related pages List of record labels Other websites History of Brunswick and Vocalion Vocalion compact discs American record labels
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipalities%20of%20Belgium
Municipalities of Belgium
Belgium is made of 589 municipalities (Dutch: gemeenten, French: communes, German: Gemeinde). These municipalities are grouped into ten provinces (five belonging to the Flemish Region with 308 municipalities, five to the Walloon Region with 262 municipalities), and the Brussels-Capital Region (with 19 municipalities). ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provinces%20of%20Belgium
Provinces of Belgium
Belgium is divided into three regions (Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Brussels-Capital Region), two of them are subdivided into five provinces each. Provinces of the Flemish Region Provinces of the Walloon Region 3rd Province (Eupen-Sankt Vith) Because the German-speaking Community is found in the Province of L...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikhail%20Nesterov
Mikhail Nesterov
Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov () (, Ufa – 18 October 1942, Moscow) was a Russian painter. He was a very important painter for religious symbolism in Russian art. He studied under Pavel Tchistyakov at the Imperial Academy of Arts. Later, he felt attracted to the group of artists known as the Peredvizhniki. His canvas Th...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC%20Gremlin
AMC Gremlin
AMC Gremlin was a car produced by American Motors from 1970 through 1978. 1970s automobiles
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manichaeism
Manichaeism
Manichaeism (in Modern Persian Āyin e Māni) was one of the major Iranian Gnostic and dualist religions. Originally it came from Sassanid Persia. Most of the original writings of the founding prophet Mani (Syriac, , c. AD 210–276) have been lost, but many translations and fragmentary texts have survived. Manichaeism wa...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford%20Windstar
Ford Windstar
The Ford Windstar was a minivan produced by Ford Motor Company from 1995 through 2003 in two generations. The Windstar was replaced by the Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey in 2004. 1990s automobiles 2000s automobiles Windstar
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/LDV%20Convoy
LDV Convoy
LDV Convoy is a van and minibus made by LDV Limited from 1996 to 2006. Between 2000-2005 the model was improved at the front and back, It had a transparent front and back headlights. In 2006 the Convoy was replaced by the LDV Maxus. Related pages LDV Pilot References Other websites Vans Buses
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford%20Freestar
Ford Freestar
The Ford Freestar was a minivan produced by Ford Motor Company from 2004 through 2007. Ford claimed it was "all-new", but it was just a modern version of the Ford Windstar minivan. The name changed because Ford wanted to start every car name with the letter "F". (Other cars named like this were the Ford Five Hundred an...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambuslang
Cambuslang
Cambuslang (Scottish Gaelic for Camas Long from camas - river bend, long - ship) is a town on the south-eastern outskirts of Glasgow, Scotland located within the local authority area of South Lanarkshire. It is known as "the largest village in Scotland", with a population of around 24,500. Towns in South Lanarkshire
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigside
Rigside
Rigside is a small village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, about 5 miles from the town of Lanark, and less than a mile from Douglas Water. It lies on the A70 road to Ayr, and has approximately 800 inhabitants. Rigside used to be a mining village. Towns in South Lanarkshire
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesmahagow
Lesmahagow
Lesmahagow (Gaelic: Lios MoChuda) is a small town on the edge of moorland, near Lanark in the central belt of Scotland, and is also known as Abbey Green. Towns in South Lanarkshire
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larkhall
Larkhall
Larkhall is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, and is around 18 miles southeast of Glasgow. It had a population of 15,549 recorded in the 2001 census, and is a typical west of Scotland industrial town. Towns in South Lanarkshire
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strathaven
Strathaven
Strathaven (; ; from , meaning: valley of the Avon) is a small town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The town has was granted a Royal Charter in 1450, making the Town of Strathaven a Burgh of Barony. The current estimated population is 7,500. Location The town is located on the edge of the strath of the Avon Water, ar...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehouse%2C%20South%20Lanarkshire
Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire
Stonehouse is a small rural village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is on Avon Water in an area of natural beauty and historical interest, near to the Clyde Valley. Towns in South Lanarkshire
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutherglen
Rutherglen
Rutherglen (pronounced: ruh-ther-glen) is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Rutherglen comes from the Gaelic An Ruadh Ghleann, meaning "the red valley". In 1975, it lost its own local council and administratively became a component of the City of Glasgow. In 1996 Rutherglen was reallocated to the South Lanarkshire...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford%20Taurus
Ford Taurus
The Ford Taurus was a car produced by Ford Motor Company from 1986 through 2006. In 2008 Ford sold a rebadged Ford Five Hundred as the Taurus. They also renamed the Ford Freestyle crossover CUV as the “Taurus X”. These cars were produced through the 2015 model year. For 2016 Ford showed a new luxury version of the Taur...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire () is the name of both a county and of one of the 32 unitary council areas in Scotland. The two are not the same area. County Aberdeenshire stretches from the east coast of Scotland up into the mountains. It is between Kincardineshire and Angus (south) and Banffshire (west). Aberdeen is the county t...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alford%2C%20Aberdeenshire
Alford, Aberdeenshire
Alford (pronounced "aaford") is a large village in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland, lying just south of the River Don. The place-name is thought to come from the Scots "auld ford"; its original position being on the banks of the Don. The "L" sound in the word has, over time, been dropped, and is silent. Notable res...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballater
Ballater
Ballater is a burgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland on the River Dee, immediately east of the Cairngorm Mountains. Notable residents Sir Patrick Geddes, biologist and botanist. References Towns in Aberdeenshire
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary%20Douglas
Mary Douglas
Mary Douglas, DBE, FBA (25 March 1921 – 16 May 2007) was a British anthropologist, known for her writings on human culture and symbolism. Works The Lele of the Kasai (1963) Purity and Danger: An Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo (1966) Pollution (1968) Natural Symbols: Explorations in Cosmology (1970) Implic...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westhill
Westhill
Westhill is a town in Aberdeenshire, in the parish of Skene, directly west of Aberdeen. It is connected to the city by the A944 road. It is also near Skene, and has a swimming pool, tennis courts, carnival and theme park. References Towns in Aberdeenshire
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zora%20Neale%20Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston (January 7, 1891–January 28, 1960) was an American folklorist and author during the time of the Harlem Renaissance, best known for the 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. Hurston was a Republican. Bibliography Color Struck (1925) in Opportunity Magazine Sweat (1926) How It Feels to Be Colored M...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth%20Landes
Ruth Landes
Ruth Landes (October 8, 1908, New York City – February 11, 1991, Ontario, Canada) was an American cultural anthropologist best known for studies on Brazilian candomblé cults and her published study on the topic, City of Women (1947). Landes is recognized by some as a pioneer in the study of race and gender relations. ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niobe
Niobe
In Greek mythology, Niobe (Νιόβη) was the daughter of the semi-legendary ruler Tantalus, called the "Phrygian" and sometimes even as "King of Phrygia" Tantalus ruled in Sipylus, a city located at the western end of Anatolia. The city has the same name than the mountain on which it was founded (Mount Sipylus) and of wh...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashfield%2C%20Stirling
Ashfield, Stirling
Ashfield is a village in Stirling, Scotland. Villages in Stirling council
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auchtubh
Auchtubh
Auchtubh is a village in Stirling, Scotland. Villages in Stirling council
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balfron
Balfron
Balfron, is a village in the Stirling council area of Scotland. It is near Endrick Water on the A875 road, 18 miles (29 km) west of Stirling and 16 miles (26 km) north of Glasgow. Although a rural settlement, it lies within commuting distance of Glasgow, and serves as a dormitory town. It has shops, a health centre, a ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deanston
Deanston
Deanston is a village in the district of Stirling, Scotland, on the south bank of the River Teith, formerly of West Perthshire. It is a part of the parish of Kilmadock. Villages in Stirling council
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drymen
Drymen
Drymen is a village in Stirling district in central Scotland. Drymen lies to the west of the Campsie Fells and enjoys views to Dumgoyne on the east and to Loch Lomond on the west. The Queen Elizabeth Forest reaches down to the village edge, and the whole area is part of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inversnaid
Inversnaid
Inversnaid is a village on the east bank of Loch Lomond in Scotland, near the north end of the loch. It has a pier and a hotel, and the West Highland Way passes through the village. A small passenger ferry runs from Inversnaid to Inveruglas on the opposite shore of the loch. To reach Inversnaid by road involves a leng...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gartmore
Gartmore
Gartmore is a village in the Stirling council area, Scotland. It is a picturesque little village with an excellent view of the Wallace Monument in Stirling, almost 25 miles away. Formerly in lowland Perthshire, it is one mile from the A81 Glasgow to Aberfoyle road, three miles south of Aberfoyle. Villages in Stirling ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargunnock
Gargunnock
Gargunnock is a small village in the Stirling council area approximately seven miles west of Stirling, in Scotland. The 2001 census population was 944. Other websites Gargunnock.com Villages in Stirling council
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crianlarich
Crianlarich
Crianlarich (A' Chrìon Làraich in Gaelic) is a village in Stirling district, Scotland, about six miles north-east of the head of Loch Lomond. Until 1975, it was in the historic county of Perthshire. The village's name derives from the Gaelic for "low pass", relating to its geographical location. Villages in Stirling c...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croftamie
Croftamie
Croftamie is a small village near Drymen in Scotland. The village was traditionally part of Dunbartonshire, but a minor change in boundaries means that it is now under Stirling Council. Other websites Community Council Villages in Stirling council
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambuskenneth
Cambuskenneth
Cambuskenneth (Gaelic: Camas Sgeanail) is a village in the city of Stirling, in central Scotland. It has a population of 250 and is the site of the historic Cambuskenneth Abbey. It is by the River Forth and the only road access to the village is along Ladysneuk Road from Alloa Road in Causewayhead. Villages in Stirlin...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo%20S80
Volvo S80
Volvo S80 is a car produced by Volvo from 1998 to 2016 in two generations. The first generation was made from 1998 to 2006. The second generation was made from 2006 to 2016 and had an estate variant called V70. In 2016 the car was replaced by the S90. S80 1990s automobiles 2000s automobiles 2010s automobiles
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garhi%20Yasin
Garhi Yasin
Garhi Yasin is a town and taluka in the north of Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the second largest town in the Shikarpur District. It is also one of the four divisions of the districts. The town has a population of more than 14,000. Garhi Yasin is on the right bank of River Indus. The area has always been important ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binturong
Binturong
A binturong (Arctictis binturong) is a large, rare mammal that lives in trees in the dense forests of southeast Asia. The binturong is also often called a bearcat because it looks like both a bear and a cat. Description Binturongs have thick, black fur, a long, muscular tail, and long, stiff, white whiskers. They use...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kippen
Kippen
Kippen is a small village approximately west of the city of Stirling, Scotland (also referred to as the Kingdom of Kippen). It lies between the Gargunnock and Fintry hills and overlooks the strath of the River Forth. The name probably comes from Gaelic, and means "Place of the little stump", "outcrop" or "block". R...
142799
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilmahog
Kilmahog
Kilmahog ( = Cell of St. Chug) is a hamlet situated half a mile to the west of Callander, Scotland, at the junction of the Trossachs and Lochearnhead roads. References Stirling Hamlets in Scotland
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killin
Killin
Killin (, 'the White [or Fair] Church') is a village with about 640 people. It is at the western head of Loch Tay in Stirling (formerly Perthshire), Scotland. Villages in Stirling council
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killearn
Killearn
Killearn () is a small village of approximately 1700 people in the Stirling council area of Scotland. The village is located about north of Glasgow, and away from Loch Lomond. The Glengoyne distillery is also situated just outside the village. Other websites Villages in Stirling council
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balmaha
Balmaha
Balmaha (Gaelic: Baile MoThatha) is a small village on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond in the council area of Stirling, Scotland. The village has a few shops. There is an inn called the Oak Tree Inn. There is also a village shop, selling gifts and food. There is also a visitor centre. Villages in Stirling council
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balquhidder
Balquhidder
Balquhidder () is a small village in the Stirling council area of Scotland. It is overlooked by the dramatic mountain terrain of the Braes of Balquhidder, at the head of Loch Voil. Balquhidder Glen is also popular for fishing, nature watching and walking. Above the village, Creag an Tuirc is a fine viewpoint, well wort...
142804
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bannockburn
Bannockburn
Bannockburn is a small town immediately south of the city of Stirling in Scotland. It is named after the Bannock Burn, a burn (small stream) running through the town before flowing into the River Forth. Stirling Towns in Scotland
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg%20Michael%20Telemann
Georg Michael Telemann
Georg Michael Telemann (born 20 April 1748 in Plön, died March 4, 1831 in Riga) was a German composer and theologian. He is mainly known for the Church music he wrote. His grandfather, Georg Philipp Telemann, is better known. German composers 1748 births 1831 deaths
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blair%20Drummond
Blair Drummond
Blair Drummond (sometimes known as Blairdrummond) is a small rural community near Stirling in Scotland. It is along the A84 road. Villages in Stirling council
142807
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blairlogie
Blairlogie
Blairlogie is at the base of the great cliff of Dumyat between Stirling and Menstrie was one of central Scotland's earliest Conservation Villages. Blairlogie mainly has cottages from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Between 1598 and 1609, the minister of Logie Parish was the poet Alexander Hume. Villages in Stirl...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boquhan
Boquhan
Boquhan is a hamlet in Stirling, Scotland near the bigger villages of Killearn and Balfron. It is also called Wester Boquhan. Hamlets in Scotland
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan%20Keyes
Alan Keyes
Alan Lee Keyes (born August 7, 1950) is a conservative American political activist, author, and former diplomat, and candidate for public office. He ran for President of the United States in 1996, 2000, and 2008, and was a Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1988, 1992, and 2004. References Harvard University a...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%20Pacific%20hurricane%20season
1996 Pacific hurricane season
The 1996 Pacific hurricane season was an event in tropical cyclone formation and the second least active Pacific hurricane season in recorded history, behind only 1977. It officially began May 15, 1996 in the eastern north Pacific and on June 1, 1996 in the central north Pacific. It ended on November 30, 1996. These da...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%20Pacific%20hurricane%20season
2002 Pacific hurricane season
The 2002 Pacific hurricane season was an event in tropical cyclone meteorology. The most notable storm this year was Hurricane Kenna, which reached Category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. It made landfall near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, on October 25. It killed four people and was one of the most power...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane%20Kenna
Hurricane Kenna
Hurricane Kenna was a destructive hurricane of the 2002 Pacific hurricane season. It was one of the strongest Pacific hurricanes to ever strike Mexico. Kenna formed in the eastern Pacific on October 22. It strengthened rapidly, reaching category five on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale on October 25. Hurricane Kenna...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994%20Pacific%20hurricane%20season
1994 Pacific hurricane season
The 1994 Pacific hurricane season officially started on May 15, 1994 in the eastern Pacific, and on June 1, 1994 in the central Pacific, and lasted until November 30, 1994. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. Of note in this sea...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane%20John%20%281994%29
Hurricane John (1994)
Hurricane John was the longest-lived tropical cyclone ever observed, tracking from the Eastern Pacific to the Western Pacific and crossing back to the Central Pacific for 31 days total. The precursor to Hurricane John was a tropical wave that moved off the coast of Africa on July 25th. It moved across the unfavorable ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane%E2%80%93Typhoon%20Paka
Hurricane–Typhoon Paka
Hurricane Paka (international designation: 9728, JTWC designation: 05C, PAGASA designation: Rubing, also known as Typhoon Paka) was the last tropical cyclone in the 1997 Pacific hurricane and typhoon season, and was among the strongest Pacific typhoons in the month of December. Paka, which is the Hawaiian name for Pat...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane%20Pauline
Hurricane Pauline
Hurricane Pauline was a destructive hurricane of the 1997 Pacific hurricane season and one of the deadliest. Pauline formed in the eastern Pacific on October 6. It strengthened rapidly, reaching category four on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale on the next day. After a brief period of weakening to a category three, ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane%20Linda%20%281997%29
Hurricane Linda (1997)
Hurricane Linda of 1997 was the strongest hurricane ever Recorded in the east Pacific, until Hurricane Patricia in 2015 with continued winds of 160 knots and gusting to 190 knots, and a central pressure of 902 mbar. It was part of an abnormally active season for both the Eastern and Western Pacific Basins. Since it wa...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane%20Ioke
Hurricane Ioke
Hurricane Ioke (also Typhoon Ioke, international designation 0612, JTWC designation 01C also sometimes called Super Typhoon Ioke) is the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Central Pacific. The first storm to form in the Central Pacific in the 2006 Pacific hurricane season, Ioke is a long-lived and extremely power...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-grunge
Post-grunge
Post-grunge is a music genre that is strongly influenced by grunge music, a genre that started in Seattle, Washington, United States in the mid-1980s. However, it makes it into a more melodic and radio-friendly sound. Not by a coincidence, it has become very popular on the radio. Examples of post-grunge artists Foo Fi...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayutthaya%20%28city%29
Ayutthaya (city)
Ayutthaya was the old capital of Thailand. Its full name is ‘Phra-Na-Khon-Sri-A-Yud-Dha-Ya’. Some people call it ‘Ayudya’. This city was the capital for 417 years. It is the longest Thai capital. Ayudhaya is at the center of Thailand. It was built at the meeting of the rivers Chao Phraya, Pa Sak and Lopburi. It is like...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakhon%20Ratchasima%20Province
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Nakhon Ratchasima Province () or Khorat or Korat, is the biggest province and the second most populated province of Thailand. Nakhon Ratchasima means ‘big province’. It is in the eastern part of Thailand. It is about 260 km from Bangkok. It has forests, walking, education, rivers, sight seeing, foods, ancient cultures ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garuda
Garuda
The Garuda (Sanskrit: Garuḍa गरुड, eagle; Pāli Garuḷa) is a large bird or bird- that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist history. Description Garuda with the head and wings of eagle and sometimes with the rest of his body like that of a man is called the king of birds and he is also the carrier of god Vishnu. History...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garuda%20%28disambiguation%29
Garuda (disambiguation)
Garuda may refer to: Garuda, a divine bird in Hindu and Buddhist mythology Garuda Indonesia, an airline Garud Commando Force, an elite special forces unit of the Indian Air Force. The Garuda Valley (Kyunglung) south-west of Mount Kailash Garuda Blend, a popular blend of coffee beans from Indonesia sold by Peet's Coff...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpion%20II
Scorpion II
Scorpion, also King Scorpion or Scorpion II refers to the second of two kings so-named of Upper Egypt during the Protodynastic Period. In popular culture Scorpion's name was borrowed for the 2002 movie The Scorpion King. William Golding's novel The Scorpion God is loosely based upon this period of Egyptian History. A ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ka%20%28pharaoh%29
Ka (pharaoh)
Ka, also Sekhem Ka, was a predynastic pharaoh of Upper Egypt. He ruled over Abydos in the late 32nd or early 31st century BC and was buried at Umm el-Qa'ab. He most likely was the immediate successor to Iry-Hor and was succeeded by Narmer. He is the earliest known Egyptian king with a serekh, inscribed on a number of ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iry-Hor
Iry-Hor
Iry-Hor or Ro (as read by Petrie) was a Predynastic pharaoh of ancient Egypt, although some archaeologists are doubtful of his existence. He was most likely Ka's immediate predecessor. He ruled over Abydos and was buried in its local cemetery at Umm el-Qa'ab near Ka, Narmer and the First Dynasty kings. If he existed, ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wazner
Wazner
Wazner, also Wazenez or Wadjenedj, was a Predynastic Egyptian king who ruled in the Nile Delta. He is mentioned in the Palermo Stone inscriptions among a small number of kings of Lower Egypt. References Predynastic Pharaohs
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hsekiu
Hsekiu
Hsekiu, also Seka, was a Predynastic ancient Egyptian king who ruled in the Nile Delta. He is mentioned in the Palermo Stone inscriptions among a small number of kings of Lower Egypt References | before=Ny-Hor Predynastic Pharaohs
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiu%20%28pharaoh%29
Tiu (pharaoh)
Tiu, also Teyew etc., was a ancient Egyptian Pharaoh who ruled in the Nile Delta. He ruled in the Predynastic period in ancient Egyptian history. Tiu is mentioned in the Palermo Stone inscriptions, along with a small number of kings of Lower Egypt. Nothing else is known of his life or what he did while he was Phara...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpion%20I
Scorpion I
Scorpion I was a king of Upper Egypt during the Predynastic Period, or the period before egypt was united. His name may refer to the scorpion goddess Serket. He is believed to have ruled in Thinis one or two centuries before the rule of the better known King Scorpion II. To him belongs the U-j tomb found in the roya...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thesh
Thesh
Thesh, or Tjesh, Tesh etc., was a Predynastic ancient Egyptian king who ruled in the Nile Delta. He is mentioned in the Palermo Stone inscriptions among a small number of kings of Lower Egypt References Predynastic Pharaohs
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford%20Cortina
Ford Cortina
Ford Cortina was a car produced by Ford Motor Company from 1962 to 1982. It was named after the Italian ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. From 1970 onwards, it was almost identical to Ford Taunus. It was a very popular and common car in the UK during its time. It was still selling well by the time the Sierra replaced it...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closure%20%28computer%20science%29
Closure (computer science)
In computer science, a closure is a function that has an environment of its own. In this environment, there is at least one bound variable (a name that has a value, such as a number). The closure's environment keeps the bound variables in memory between uses of the closure. Peter J. Landin gave this idea the name clos...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture%20in%20Pakistan
Agriculture in Pakistan
Pakistan's principal natural resources are arable land and water. About 25% of Pakistan's total land area is under cultivation and is watered by one of the largest irrigation systems in the world. Agriculture accounts for about 23% of GDP and employs about 44% of the labor force. Pakistan is one of the world's largest ...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwadar%20Bay
Gwadar Bay
Gwadar Bay is near the maritime border of Pakistan and Iran. The name is from Persian, Khalij-e Gavader or 'Gulf of Gwadar' on Arabian Sea. It is an inlet of the Arabian Sea indenting the sandy Makran coast at the Iran–Pakistan border. It is about 20 miles (32 km) long and 10 miles (16 km) wide. The Dashtiari River flo...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huntly%2C%20Scotland
Huntly, Scotland
Huntly () is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, formerly known as Milton of Strathbogie. It has a population 4,460 2004 and is the site of Huntly Castle. Huntly was the home town of the writer George MacDonald. Some of his novels, especially the Robert Falconer and Alec Forbes of Howglen play partly in Huntly, even...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerkhill
Clerkhill
Clerkhill is an area of the town of Peterhead in north east Scotland. Surrounded by the areas of Meethill, Dales Park and Coplandhill, it is one of the smaller areas of the town. Towns in Aberdeenshire
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellon%2C%20Aberdeenshire
Ellon, Aberdeenshire
Ellon is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 16 miles north of Aberdeen, lying on the River Ythan (pronounced eye-than) which has one of the few undeveloped river estuaries on the eastern coast of Scotland. It is in the ancient region of Formartine. Famous people from Ellon Paul Sturrock, footballer Ted...
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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraserburgh
Fraserburgh
Fraserburgh (Scots: The Broch) (Scottish Gaelic: A' Bhruaich) is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland with a population recorded in the 2001 Census at 12,454. It lies at the northeast corner of Aberdeenshire, around north of Aberdeen, and north of Peterhead. It is the largest shellfish port in Europe and a major white f...