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UK India - Learn Arabic Page
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A few basic lessons in learning how to read Arabic.
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http://www.ukindia.com/zar1.htm |
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American Military Patches, Other Insignia and Decorations of World War Two
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Examples of WWII shoulder sleeve patches, common medals, decorations and qualification badges, and a key for the identification of cloth insignia. There are also articles on the origin, variations, and dating of shoulder sleeve insignia and a page of ...
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http://www.angelfire.com/md2/patches/ |
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Kwanzaa
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Basic information about Kwanzaa, "a non-religious African American holiday which celebrates family, community, and culture. It is celebrated for seven days: December 26-January 1." Describes the "seven principles" (such as unity, ...
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http://www.history.com/minisites/kwanzaa/ |
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50states.com: States and Capitals
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Facts about the states, including state songs, flowers and birds, maps, political representatives, links, and more.
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http://www.50states.com/ |
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Origins of the Swastika
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This January 2005 news article provides an overview of the use of the swastika ("a cross with its arms bent at right angles to either the right or left") as an ancient Hindu good luck symbol, as a symbol of the Nazi party since 1920, and in ...
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/4183467.stm |
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How Art Made the World
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Companion to a television series about "mankind's unique capacity to understand and explain the world through artistic symbols." Features commentary and video clips about the art of early civilizations on topics such as ancient unrealistic ...
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http://www.pbs.org/howartmadetheworld/ |
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The CND Logo
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History of the round peace sign, which was created in 1958 by professional designer Gerald Holtom as the symbol for the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND). "Gerald Holtom, a conscientious objector who had worked on a farm in Norfolk ...
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http://www.cnduk.org/index.php/information/info-sheets/the-cnd-logo.html |
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Peter's Flag Flashcards
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Learn to identify the flags of every country in the world using flashcards. Descriptions and brief histories are given for each country's flag. Links to more information about each country are provided.
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http://www.peterhudson.com/flag_flashcards/ |
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International Marine Signal Flags
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Descriptions and images of the alphabet flags and pennants used for communication by ships at sea. Also links to a page explaining the semaphore flag signaling system, with images of all the letters in the semaphore alphabet.
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http://www.sacdelta.com/signal-flags.htm |
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Urban Legends Reference Pages: Christmas
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The site offers over two dozen Christmas legends and myths, including Jesus' birth date, the number of wise men, the accepted meaning of the Immaculate Conception, the origin of the Yule log, the symbolism of candy canes, Christmas cards, Boxing Day, ...
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http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/ |
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