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William Washington, the second cousin of George Washington, was one of the officers who helped win this battle in the Carolinas for the Continental Army.

The Battle of Cowpens: The American Revolutionary War

Early in 1781, this Continental Army victory increased the revolutionaries' position in the Southern Campaign.

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A Muezzin in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Editorial credit: Petr Bonek / Shutterstock.com.

What is a Muezzin?

In Islamic communities, muezzins help others keep daily prayer schedules by regularly giving public calls to worship.

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A gold coin belonging to the Abbasid Caliphate.

Caliphates Through The Ages

Caliphs assert their authority on the basis that they are successors to the prophet Muhammad.

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National Parliament buildings in Cape Town, South Africa.

What Is The Capital Of South Africa?

Cape Town is the legislative capital, Pretoria is the administrative capital, and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital of South Africa.

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A view of the Andorra la Vella, the biggest city in Andorra.

Biggest Cities In Andorra

Andorra la Vella, the capital and most populous city of Andorra, is situated high in the Eastern Pyrenees between France and Spain.

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Fulani dancers in their full traditional regalia.

Ethnic Groups Of Guinea (Conakry)

The Fulani are the largest of many ethnic groups in the diverse West African nation of Guinea.

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The Cologne cathedral is an example of famous gothic architecture.

10 Amazing Gothic Style Churches

Gothic was a style of architecture popular in Europe throughout the medieval period.

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The History of Pizza

A 10th century Latin manuscript from Gaeta in Central Italy first recorded the term "pizza."

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George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River was the first of a series of surprise attacks which brought the Continental Army to victory at Trenton.

The Battle of Trenton: The American Revolutionary War

A decisive victory for the Continental Army, Trenton boosted morale and spurred enlistment throughout the colonies.

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Roman Catholic Church of Saint Euphemia in Rovinj, Croatia.

Religious Beliefs In Croatia

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The Potala PalacE in Lhasa served as the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India during the 1959 Tibetan uprising.

What Is The Capital Of Tibet?

Lhasa is the political and religious capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China.

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The Conakry Grand Mosque in Guinea, one of the largest mosques in West Africa.

Religious Beliefs In Guinea (Conakry)

Most residents of Guinea are Muslim, living alongside significant minorities of animists and Christians.

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The mere fact that the Continental Army fought on equal terms with the British despite having half their troops caused this battle to be a boost in moral regardless of its outcome.

The Battle of White Plains: The American Revolutionary War

Though a British victory, the Continental Army was still able to regroup and strengthen their forces after this battle.

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Binnenhof - the Dutch Parliament in The Hague, Netherlands

What Is The Capital Of The Netherlands?

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands according to the Dutch Constitution, although The Hague is the seat of its government.

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Pope John Paul II, one of longest serving popes (1978-2005), riding the Popemobile in St. Peter's Square in 2004.

Longest Serving Popes In The History Of The Catholic Church

Each of these Popes held the title for more than two decades, with the first and most famous Pope carrying the honor longer than any other.

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Gold coin of Gupta era, depicting a Gupta king holding a bow.

The Golden Age Of India

The rule of the Gupta Empire in India coincided with the Golden Age of India, marked by remarkable achievements in varied fields all throughout the land.

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Presidents Of Greece Since 1974

The Greek President is the Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Third Hellenic Republic.

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Refugee camps are often constructed in times of great crisis.

The Great Lakes Refugee Crisis

Over two million Rwandans fled from their home-country to the neighboring countries of the Great Lakes region in the aftermath of the Rwandan Genocide.

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