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| Your Essential A – Z Guide to the Swinging Sixties 60s |
| Apollo 11: The USA set out to put men on the moon during the decade of the 60s – the goal was just reached in time, with the first manned lunar landing on July 20 1969. The astronauts who first walked on the moon were Neil Armstrong (the `first foot’) and Buzz Aldrin. |
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| History & Genealogy |
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| 15 Days of Shaking and A Murder Solved |
| In 1811 and 1812, the Great Comet remained visible to the naked eye for months; King George III of England was dethroned due to his long-term mental illness and was replaced by his son, George IV, who ruled as Prince Regent; Argentina declared its independence from Spain. |
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| How Flowers Got Their Names |
| Ever wonder why a Lilac is called a Lilac or a Hyacinth a Hyacinth? See if you know how these ten flowers got their names. 1. The flower, “Begonia,” is named for Michel Begon, an official in French King, Louis XIV’s court and later governor of Canada. |
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| Faith & Spirituality |
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| When Does Paranormal Become Normal? |
| We use the word "paranormal" in reference to things that are outside the range of normal experience or scientific explanation. Its prefix (para) is derived from the Latin for "outside" or "against," so a paranormal experience is one that is outside the realm of scientific understanding. |
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