Society

The story of the 47 Ronin is one of the most celebrated stories in the history of the samurai.

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Oktoberfest is the world's largest Volksfest celebrated in Munich.

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As of 2011, 13.4% of the South African population spoke Afrikaans, the largest in the world.

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Mount Everest is a common milestone and goal for many climbers. However, it is actually a dangerous undertaking.

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The United Fruit Company was the name of a once extremely powerful company that had a significant impact on the development of Latin American countries.

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The story of how children were evacuated from Germany throughout the time of World War II is a less-known fact about the war.

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Henry Ford was the founder of Ford Motor Company, which played an important role in the industrialization of America.

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According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the countries listed are experiencing the most violence in today's society.

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Urbicide is a term used to describe acts of violence against a city.

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The Battle of Ypres took place in Ypres, Belgium during the first World War. It is significant for being the first Canadian defeat of European forces.

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The Battle of Passchendaele took place in World War I. It is notable for its reputation as an incredibly gruesome battle.

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The following battles had a lasting effect on the outcomes of both World Wars, and society today as we know it.

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The term "Czechia" is the official English-language name, although it is hardly used.

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The following countries built and/or designed new capital cities, to replace their original capitals.

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The Singing Revolution refers to a time in European history between 1987 and 1991 that was fundamental to the countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania gaining independence.

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The October Crisis happened in 1970 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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Many people are aware of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. However, it was not the first airplane to ever disappear.

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Max Weber was one of the greatest historical figures that ever lived.

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Cyber attacks can debilitate software systems and trigger chaotic situations that might even lead to loss of lives.

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The rochdale principles are the basis of cooperative economics.

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