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Michele @Aquitaine24 (12000) • San Jose, California 8 Sep 22

Although Queen Elizabeth was 96 years old, it was still a bit of a shock o hear of her death. She was the longest reigning British monarch—th vast majority of British citizens have known no other monarch— and her son, Charles is...

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On 15th august Indians celebrated independence day.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 17 Aug 22

15th august was independence day for Indians. On 15th august 1947, the country became independent. Before that India was a colony of Great Britain. 75 years have passed and for that the Government had been sovereign to frame the...

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I am Reading About Wallis Simpson

Karen Hellier @Kouponkaren (5497) • United States 24 Mar 22

Do you know who Wallis Simpson was? If not, she was the divorced American woman that King Edward VIII of Great Britain fell in love with and abdicated the throne for. I had heard a lot about her and couldn't figure out what he saw...

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The Big Match Day : Indian Men's Hockey Team up against Great Britain in Olympics Quarter Finals

Ptrikha_2 @ptrikha_2 (49766) • India 1 Aug 21

Moments come. Moments go. Yet if a moment comes up for someone after close to 50 years (a little lesser), then it is something that one does not wants to let go. But then, should someone allow a very high pressure to let good...

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All The Harm That Gossipers Do And The Soap Opera I Was In.....

Sue21 @lovinangelsinstead21 (36847) • Pamplona, Spain 23 Jun 21

One time I thought I was living some kind of soap Opera kind of thing like you see on the Tele a sort of mystery thing you know. Where everyone else except you seemed to know all about you yet you had never met them before. On top...

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USA & UK top mortality tally.

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 5 May 20

It was a call a mother dreads, my daughter said she heard the ambulance siren and so she took a peek from her small window, hoping not to see anyone she knew yet more unfortunately, she saw a body being extricated. She sent me a...

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national heroes day in indonesia

nawala @nawala123 (20871) • Indonesia 10 Nov 18

today, 10th november, people in indonesia celebrate national heroes day. the day is to commemorate the war in surabaya, east java, indonesia. it is the second largest city in indonesia. the war is between indonesian soldier and...

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Bet You the Kneeling Footballers Never Knew This

Gus Kilthau @Ceerios (4698) • Goodfellow, Texas 25 Sep 17

Bet You the Kneeling Footballers Never Knew This - I earlier posted about the music used for the USA's national anthem. Francis Scott Key, was the author of the anthem's words about the defense of Fort McHenry during the War...

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USA ruled the Olympics, but what was the deal with the British?!

Vladko Arsov @Vlarsov (4) • Macedonia 21 Aug 16

The Olympic Games in Rio are over, and the final image at the medal standings is not surprising - USA smashed all the others winning 121 medals (46 golds)! But, what I can't understand is how come Great Britain came through to the...

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Adam Peaty of Great Britain had raised hopes.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 10 Aug 16

In Rio Olympics Great Britain is not doing as well as London Olympics 2012. The only ray of hope is Adam Peaty. He won gold in men's 100 breast stroke. But Britain still have hopes alive. There are more swimming events to follow....

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Who do you think will be the next PM of Great Britain ?

wildlittlefan @wildlittlefan (4680) • Hong Kong 27 Jun 16

I saw some people pop up on the TV and many people think that these are the people whose going to be the next PM of Great Britain. I don't know anyone of them and what have they done to UK. If you happen to know any of them ,...

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What do you think Europe is going to be after the BREXIT ?

wildlittlefan @wildlittlefan (4680) • Hong Kong 26 Jun 16

The United Kingdom is facing another challenge after the Brexit vote. Will the Kingdom remain United ? Will it be a big damage action with EU. What will happen. I am just getting so confused even I am living in Asia. What is going...

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Great Britain Leaves The European Union

Peter Gagliardi @PeterGagliardi (132) • , Pennsylvania 24 Jun 16

The vote is in and Great Britain is leaving the European Union. People want their freedom back and are tired of big government with all of its laws, rules, regulations, and red tape. Many believe this desire for freedom and...

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Break Free

Artemeis @artemeis (4189) • China 24 Jun 16

It is finalized and Great Britain has voted to break away from the EU. It is really quite a shock for me since I just cannot imagine what EU would be like without one of the strongest countries inside. It seems like we will have...

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Overboard

Artemeis @artemeis (4189) • China 4 Dec 15

As the British parliament voted for air strikes on Syria, I wonder the reason behind the "spat" or whistle-blowing on who voted for and against. I can understand the unwillingness to enter into war and the willingness of it. But...

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Will Roman Empire ever re-emerge again

mwebi cliff @kiff00027 (161) • Nairobi, Kenya 31 Aug 15

The once powerful Roman Empire that died many years ago due to its being divided into two was a rule that was very strong.It is estimated may died in that empire and the number was almost one third of the world.Can it come up...

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Britain's Got Talent Season 7 Episode 2 (Spoiler Alert)

Artemeis @artemeis (4189) • China 25 Apr 13

Episode 2 - Don't Stop Believing I must admit that the 2nd audition is a little mellow - much mellow from the 1st which really had absolute talent on the stage. I felt that this audition has a fair share of action off...

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Britain's Got Talent Season 7 Episode 1 (Spoiler Alert)

Artemeis @artemeis (4189) • China 24 Apr 13

Episode 1 O-M-G! I could not find any other more appropriate title for the 1st episode for this television show's 7th season. Very good performances from several of the winning participants. I do welcome other titles you...

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Was Great Britain ever ruled by Muslims?

Naseem00 @Naseem00 (1996) • Pakistan 9 Nov 12

In the British Museum there is an ancient gold coin which was issued by the British King Offa. Offa was an Anglo Saxon king who ruled Kingdom of Mercia, AD 773-96. Interestingly on the coin there is Islamic inscription which...

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So Near And Yet So Far

Artemeis @artemeis (4189) • China 30 Jul 12

After watching the team competition for Gymnastics, I really have to feel for team Ukraine who were edged out of a bronze medal when the disastrous Japan decide to appeal for their team's score. Even in sports like the...

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