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  • 52World War II — the war between the Axis and the Allies, beginning on September 1, 1939, with the German invasion of Poland and ending with the surrender of Germany on May 8, 1945, and of Japan on August 14, 1945. Abbr.: WWII * * * or Second World War (1939–45)… …

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  • 53List of Father Ted characters — The four main characters of Father Ted. Middle rear: Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), left: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O Hanlon), front: Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly), right: Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn). Father Ted was a cult comedy… …

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  • 54USS Caliente (AO-53) — The USS Caliente (AO 53) was a sclass|Cimarron|fleet oiler built during World War II for the U.S. Navy. During her career in the Pacific Ocean, Caliente participated in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. She was highly decorated… …

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  • 55History of ancient Tunisia — The present day Republic of Tunisia, al Jumhuriyyah at Tunisiyyah , has over ten million citizens, almost all of Arab Berber descent. The Mediterranean Sea is to the north and east, Libya to the southeast, and Algeria to the west. Tunis is the… …

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  • 56USS Boone County (LST-389) — The USS Boone County (LST 389) was an sclass|LST 1|tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for counties in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, and West Virginia, she was the only… …

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  • 57Maritime history of England — The Maritime history of England involves events including shipping, ports, navigation, and seamen, as well as marine sciences, exploration, trade, and maritime themes in the arts of England. Until the advent of air transport and the creation of… …

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  • 58USS Independence (CVL-22) — The fourth USS Independence (CVL 22) (also CV 22) was a United States Navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her class.Construction and deploymentBegun as light cruiser Amsterdam , CL 59, she was launched as CV 22 on 22 August 1942 by New York …

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  • 59Father Ted minor characters — The sitcom Father Ted starring Dermot Morgan, was well known for its cast of colourful and surreal characters, whether they be members of the priesthood or the bizarre inhabitants of Craggy Island. Father Ted contains a host of minor characters,… …

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  • 60Southern Cross Expedition — The Southern Cross Expedition, officially known as the British Antarctic Expedition 1898 ndash;1900, was the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, and was the forerunner of the much more celebrated expeditions of… …

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