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  U.S.-Iran Relations: A Timeline 　　 　　1953 coup in Iran: Protests in Tehran Iranian rioters armed with staves protesting against the coup, backed by the CIA and British intelligence, that overthrew the democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, August 1953, Tehran. (more) U.S.-Iran Relations: A Timeline Once allies, these countries came to refer to each other as the “Great Satan” and part of the “axis...
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  Adam’s apple 　　 　　Structures of the trachea and major bronchi The thyroid cartilage, situated at the top of the trachea, serves a key role in protecting the underlying vocal cords. The V-shaped prominence, or Adam's apple, at the top of the thyroid cartilage provides a landmark for locating other structures during medical procedures. (more) Adam’s apple anatomy Also known as: laryngeal prominence...
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  Gil Scott-Heron 　　Gil Scott-Heron American poet and musician Written by Meg Matthias Meg Matthias is Senior Video Production Manager at Encyclopædia Britannica. Meg Matthias Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated...
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  Social Security survivor benefits: How they work 　　 　　Financial protection for families after loss.© Denis Rozhnovsky/stock.adobe.com, © golubovy/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncWhen someone who paid into Social Security dies, their family members may be eligible for survivor benefits. Monthly survivor benefits are an important and sometimes overlooked part of the Social Security system. Survivor benefits provide ongoing income support to spouses, children, and other dependents after...
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  pipe bomb 　　 　　Remote-controlled robot A bomb-disposal robot inspecting a vehicle containing a mock improvised explosive device during an installation protection exercise at Zutendaal Army Depot, Belgium. (more) pipe bomb weapon Written by Divya Dubey Divya Dubey is an editor at Britannica, focusing on Chemistry content. Divya Dubey Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have...
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  Himanta Biswa Sarma 　　 　　Himanta Biswa Sarma Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, November 12, 2022, New Delhi. (more) Himanta Biswa Sarma Indian politician Written by Shabnam Dohutia Shabnam Dohutia is executive editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. Having worked in various editorial positions at Oxford University Press and Pearson, Shabnam has almost two decades’ experience in content... Shabnam Dohutia...
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  Jacques Pépin 　　 　　Jacques Pépin French chef Jacques Pépin posing in his home kitchen in Madison, Connecticut, September 2022. (more) Jacques Pépin French chef and author Written by Frannie Comstock Frannie Comstock is a writer based in Chicago. Frannie Comstock Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...
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  Josh D’Amaro 　　 　　Josh D'Amaro was appointed CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2026 after nearly three decades with the company.© Errich Petersen/Getty ImagesJosh D’Amaro is a longtime Walt Disney Company (DIS) executive who became chief executive officer in 2026 after nearly three decades with the company. After building his career in Disney’s theme park operations, he went on to lead...
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  Play It As It Lays 　　 　　Joan Didion Joan Didion, author of Play It As It Lays (1970), in 2012. (more) Play It As It Lays novel by Didion Written by David Tucker David Tucker is a contributor to 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (2012), where an earlier version of this Britannica entry first appeared. David Tucker Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia...
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  Kapellbrücke 　　 　　Kapellbrücke Lucerne's Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) bending around the city's famous Wasserturm (Water Tower). (more) Kapellbrücke bridge, Lucerne, Switzerland Also known as: Chapel Bridge Written by Roland Martin Roland Martin is a freelance writer living in San Francisco. Roland Martin Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  Josh D’Amaro 　　 　　Josh D'Amaro Josh D'Amaro was appointed CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2026 after nearly three decades with the company. (more) Josh D’Amaro American businessman Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for...
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  Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 　　Women’s Africa Cup of Nations football tournament Also known as: WAFCON Written by Leah Rachel von Essen Leah is a copy editor and fact-checker with a decade of experience in the editorial world. Leah Rachel von Essen Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by...
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  Tariq Ramadan 　　 　　Tariq Ramadan Swiss scholar Tariq Ramadan leaving a courthouse at the start of an appeals court trial concerning his conviction on charges of rape and sexual coercion, Geneva, May 27, 2024. (more) Tariq Ramadan Swiss theologian and scholar Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years...
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  How Much Sleep Do You Need? 　　 　　Sleep duration The number of hours of sleep a person needs for optimal health changes throughout life. For example, children ages three to five need anywhere from 10 to 13 hours of sleep each night, whereas adults require 7 to 9 hours. (more) How Much Sleep Do You Need? Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee...
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  Vijay 　　 　　Vijay Indian actor and politician Vijay at a rally in 2025. (more) Vijay Indian actor and politician Also known as: Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is senior editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas...
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  12 Extraordinary Women in the Mughal Empire 　　 　　Mumtaz Mahal Born Arjumand Banu Begum, Mumtaz Mahal was the wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. (more) 12 Extraordinary Women in the Mughal Empire Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is senior editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject...
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  Who Has Won the Most Masters Tournaments? 　　 　　Mastering the Masters Jack Nicklaus has won the most Masters Tournaments, with six victories. (more) Who Has Won the Most Masters Tournaments? Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by...
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  perihelion 　　 　　Earth's orbit On average, Earth is approximately 149.6 million km (about 92.96 million miles) away from the Sun. Earth's orbit around the Sun is nearly circular, with one full orbit marking the period of one year. (more) perihelion astronomy Written by Erik Gregersen Erik Gregersen is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, specializing in the physical sciences and technology....
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  The Bride! 　　 　　The Bride! Jessie Buckley as the title character in The Bride! (2026), directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. (more) The Bride! film by Gyllenhaal [2026] Written by Alison Eldridge Alison Eldridge was Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Alison Eldridge Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...

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