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HONG KONG
In 2009, diners at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong were served with what... MORE

HORSE
In 1875, road accidents, mostly involving horses, led to the death of 1,589 people in... MORE

QUEENSLAND
The area of the Australian State of Queensland is roughly seven times that of the... MORE

ROMNEY
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ETIQUETTE
Raising one's hat is a symbol of subjugation. The gesture dates back to the practice of... MORE

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JANUARY
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