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2. Isaac Newton - Wikipedia

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   Isaac Newton was born (according to the Julian calendar in use in England at the time) on Christmas Day, 25 December 1642 (NS 4 January 1643 [a]) at Woolsthorpe Manor in Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, a hamlet in the county of Lincolnshire. [17] His father, also named Isaac Newton, had died three months before.

3. Taiwanese indigenous peoples - Wikipedia

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   In all other scientific studies, genetic markers for indigenous ancestry make up a minute portion of the genome. [263] In 2021, Marie Lin, who was the source of the larger indigenous ancestry numbers, co-authored an article stating that there are "distinct patterns of genetic structure between the Taiwanese Han and indigenous populations."

4. Tamil culture - Wikipedia

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   The performers wear elaborate wooden headgear, special costumes with swirling skirts, ornaments such as heavy anklets along with prominent face painting and make-up. The art is performed during festivals in open public places and is usually dedicated to goddesses such as Mariamman or Draupadi with stories drawn from Hindu epics, mythology and ...

5. Culture of Italy - Wikipedia

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   The Arch of Constantine in Rome. Italy is known for its considerable architectural achievements, [15] such as the construction of arches, domes and similar structures during ancient Rome, the founding of the Renaissance architectural movement in the late-14th to 16th centuries, and being the homeland of Palladianism, a style of construction which inspired movements such as that of Neoclassical ...

6. Jimmy Carter - Wikipedia

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   On February 21, 2024, the White House Historical Association unveiled its official 2024 White House Christmas ornament honoring Carter's naval service and efforts for peace. This was the first time a president being honored was alive at the time of the unveiling.

7. Culture of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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   The Christmas Pantomime 1890. Pantomime plays a prominent role in British culture during the Christmas and New Year season. [92] Music hall evolved into variety shows. First performed in 1912, the Royal Variety Performance was first held at the London Palladium (pictured) in 1941. Performed in front of members of the Royal Family, it is held ...