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Waiting For A Miracle: Kiev in 1998
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The Devil’s Dictionary: The 50-ish Best Descriptions From The Cynic’s Word Book, 1906
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What Did Aristotle Say About Meaning and Language?
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Outer Space (1953)
An oldie from 15 years ago (The last time I blogged about this one). I found my copy of this and was...
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10 English Words Borrowed from Indigenous Languages of the Americas
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Eugene Von Bruenchenhein And His Wife Marie: A Love Story
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5 Top Fighter Aces of World War I
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a comprehensive look at states and societies across the continent's entire history.
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Ireland and Palestine: United by Partition?
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The Allure of Medieval Churches
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Mudslinging & Negative Campaigning: A Look at US Election Dirty Tricks
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When Did Vincent van Gogh Start Painting?
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