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5 days ago · A new space photo captures "God's Hand", a cometary globule in the Gum Nebula, where stars are being born. Why it's so special: CG 4 is a fairly typical cloud of gas and dust where stars are being ...
4 days ago · 4 - Zai and Rodabeh. Anon it came about that Zal desired to see the kingdom. And he set forth, and there followed after him a goodly train, and when they had journeyed a while they marched with pomp into Cabul. Now Mihrab, who was descended from Zohak the Serpent, reigned in Cabul, yet he was worthy, prudent, and wise.
4 days ago · Shahnameh (The Epic of Kings) By: Hakim Abol Qasem Ferdowsi Tousi. Translated by: Helen Zimmern. 8 - Rostam and Sohrab. Give ear unto the combat of Sohrab against Rostam, though it be a tale replete with tears. It came about that on a certain day Rostam arose from his couch, and his mind was filled with forebodings.
3 days ago · Operation Market Garden. Operation Market Garden was an Allied military operation during the Second World War fought in the German-occupied Netherlands from 17 to 25 September 1944. Its objective was to create a 64 mi (103 km) salient into German territory with a bridgehead over the Nederrijn (Lower Rhine River), creating an Allied invasion ...
- 17–27 September 1944
May 1, 2024 · Why are they called states and not countries? The term “state” refers to a self-governing political entity, which can be used interchangeably with the term “country.”. On the other hand, a “nation” refers to a closely-knit group of people who share a common culture. A “nation-state” is a nation that has the same borders as a state.
5 days ago · Ynez Origin and Meaning. The name Ynez is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "pure, virginal". Y is a very rare initial, and this feisty mini-name packs a double punch with its spiky final Z. Inez or Inez are the more familiar spellings of this chic name, which is related to Agnes and could be an interesting way to honor a relative with ...
3 days ago · As time passed and as a number of events, like the Allied invasion of Iran in 1941 and the nationalization of the oil industry under Prime Minster Dr Mohammad Mosaddeq, put the country in the headlines, the name "Iran" became generally accepted, and "Persia" fell into comparative disuse, though more slowly in Britain than in the United States.
