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  • 51The Garden of Cyrus — or The Quincunciall Lozenge, or Network Plantations of the Ancients, naturally, artificially, mystically considered is a Discourse written by Sir Thomas Browne. It was first published in 1658, along with its diptych companion, Urn Burial. In… …

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  • 52Mary Had a Little Lamb — For Paul McCartney s song, see Mary Had a Little Lamb (Paul McCartney song). For the 1961 British comedy film, see Mary Had a Little.... Mary Had a Little Lamb Roud #7622 Ma …

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  • 53Bad Sex in Fiction Award — The Literary Review Bad Sex in Fiction Award is an award given annually to the author who produces the worst description of a sex scene in a novel.The award is in the form of a semi abstract trophy representing sex in the 1950s cite news url=http …

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  • 54Miles Franklin — Portrait of Franklin, circa 1940s Born Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin 14 October 1879 (1879 10 14) …

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  • 55The Star Rover — Infobox Book | name = The Star Rover title orig = translator = image caption = author = Jack London illustrator = cover artist = country = United States language = English series = subject = genre = publisher = release date = 1915 english release …

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  • 56George Graham Vest — George Vest redirects here. This article is about the 19th century politician. For the 20th century diplomat, see George S. Vest. George Graham Vest United States Senator from Missouri In office March 4, 1879 – March 4, 1903 …

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  • 57Marktrock — Martrock 2006, Oude Markt, crowd picture during Bjorn Again Marktrock Location(s) Leuven, Belgium Years active …

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  • 58Histeria! — For the professional wrestler, see Histeria (wrestler). Histeria! Format Animated series Created by Tom Ruegger …

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  • 59David Talbot — (L–R): former President Bill Clinton, White House adviser Mark Penn, David Talbot Born September 22, 1951(1951 09 22) Los Angeles, CA, United States …

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  • 60Andrew Morton (writer) — and a biographer.Before moving into a career in journalism, he attended grammar school, then studied history at the University of Sussex.Biography of Diana, Princess of WalesIt has been said Andrew Morton was approached by one of Princess Diana s …

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