The draining of Lago del Fucino, once Italy's third largest lake, was first undertaken by the Romans but was not entirely successful until the 19th century.

Is it true that two pieces of metal will permanently join together if they touch in a vacuum? In theory, yes.

observation wheel in London, England

species of reptile

There's an invisible line that cuts through the heart of Germany, but the line isn't political, nor is it geographic — it's strictly business, and it involves a division between two branches of what was once the same business — Aldi.

George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.

Use-by dates are contributing to millions of pounds of wasted food each year.

British politician (1920-2004)

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The execution of Charles I by beheading occurred on Tuesday 30 January 1649 outside the Banqueting House on Whitehall. The execution was the culmination of political and military conflicts between the royalists and the parliamentarians in England during the…

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1989 letter from Iran's ruler to the leader of the Soviet Union

A method of body modification.

Here are the dates for the full moons in 2022.

Italian clothing company

"Fooled Around and Fell in Love" is a song written and performed by blues guitarist Elvin Bishop with Mickey Thomas on lead vocals. It appeared on his 1975 album, Struttin' My Stuff, and was released as a single the following year.

flag flying below the summit of a ship mast, a pole on land, or a pole on a building

Cats are drawn to the smell of topical pain creams, but contact with the ointments can be hazardous to kitty’s health.

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