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The Charter of the United Nations
193 countries are bonded together (in theory) inside the UN by their common signing of the UN Charter
Author: Nosebagbadger
American Television Reinventions: Reality
Many of the most popular television programmes broadcast across America today are reality genre, with a large number based on formats that originated in the UK.
Author: Ecnal Silyab and Bluebottle
Topical: Captain Cook
On 22 August, 1770, Captain James Cook claimed eastern Australia for Great Britain, naming it New South Wales
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- The Charter of the United Nations21st August 2017
- American Television Reinventions: Reality21st August 2017
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- American Television Reinventions: Game Shows14th August 2017
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- When the Mayor of Grimsby met Prince Makaroo12th August 2017
- Little Sorrel, Another Horse Hero, and What Became of Him7th August 2017
- American Television Reinventions: Drama7th August 2017
- The Green-skinned Children of Woolpit - a Medieval Mystery5th August 2017
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