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When was the United Kingdom formed?: The United Kingdom was formed in 1801 when an Act of Union brought Ireland under...
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Where was Horatio Nelson born?: The great British naval hero, Horatio Nelson, who defeated the French at Trafalgar in 1805...
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Who became known as Clive of India?: Robert Clive (1725-74) was the founder of Britain's Indian Empire. Yet at school he was idle...
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Who were the Medici?: The Medici of Florence were the greatest of the many brilliant families who contributed to the...
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How is a New Pope Elected?: The Pope is elected by ballot, the votes being cast by the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church...
[7/22/2010]
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Who was Le Douanier Rousseau?: Le Douanier Rousseau (1844-1910) was a self-taught French painter who had an important influence...
[7/22/2010]
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When were the Last Convicts sent to Australia?: The last convicts were sent to Australia in 1849. They arrived in a ship called the Hashemy...
[7/22/2010]
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When did Drake sail around the World?: Francis Drake became the first Englishman to sail round the world in a voyage which lasted...
[7/22/2010]
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Why was Louis XIV called the Sun King?: Louis XIV was the King of France from 1643 to 1715 and was known as the Sun King because...
[7/22/2010]
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Where did Lady Godiva ride Naked?: Since 1678 Lady Godiva's legendary ride naked through the streets of Coventry, England, has been...
[7/22/2010]
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