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  • 21Europe, history of — Introduction       history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …

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  • 22literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …

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  • 23Combativity award — Award details Sport Road Cycling Competition Tour de France Given for Fighting spirit Local name(s) Le Prix de la combativité …

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  • 24List of Fairy Tail characters — Most of the recurring and prominent members of Fairy Tail. (From left to right: Mirajane, Elfman, Plue, Makarov, Gray, Lucy, Happy, Natsu, Loke and Cana) The Fairy Tail manga and anime series hosts an extensive cast of characters created by Hiro… …

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  • 25Haitian Vodou — Vodou (Anglicized: Voodoo) or Vaudoo [ [http://www.absolutearts.com/artsnews/2003/05/26/31065.html Vaudoo as other name for haitian voodoo] ] is a family of New World syncretistic religions primarily based on the faiths of the Fon, Ewe, and… …

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  • 26French literature — Introduction       the body of written works in the French language produced within the geographic and political boundaries of France. The French language was one of the five major Romance languages to develop from Vulgar Latin as a result of the …

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  • 27performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical.       The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …

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  • 28French Literature — • Origin, foundations, and types Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. French Literature     French Literature     † …

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  • 29Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu — (大東流合気柔術) Family crest of the Takeda clan. Also known as Daitō ryū; Daitō ryū Jujutsu Date founded c.1900 Country of origin …

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  • 30china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …

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