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  Today in History—March 15: The Nazi Seizure of Church Bells 　　 　　March 15, 1940: The day the bells went silent. (more) Today in History—March 15: The Nazi Seizure of Church Bells Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych 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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  Which Country Has the Most Anglicans? 　　 　　The Anglican Communion Map of the churches and membership of the Anglican Communion. (more) Which Country Has the Most Anglicans? Written by Melissa Petruzzello Melissa Petruzzello (she/her) is Assistant Managing Editor and covers plants, algae, fungi, insects, spiders, renewable energy and environmental engineering. She also handles certain topics in Christianity,... Melissa PetruzzelloAll Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors...
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  What Is the Largest Antelope? 　　 　　Giant eland This absolute unit of an antelope is a giant eland (Taurotragus derbianus). Elands are the largest species of antelopes. (more) What Is the Largest Antelope? 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...
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  How Long Did the Mughals Rule India? 　　 　　Bahadur Shah II The last Mughal emperor of India, Bahadur Shah II was named emperor of Hindustan during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and exiled to Rangoon (now Yangon, Myanmar [Burma]) after the revolt was suppressed. (more) How Long Did the Mughals Rule India? Written by Shatarupa Chaudhuri Shatarupa Chaudhuri is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, bringing over...
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  Academy Award for best animated feature 　　 　　Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Publicity still from the animated movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), which won the Academy Award for best animated feature. (more) Academy Award for best animated feature Academy Award Also known as: Best Animated Feature Film Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether...
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  Dhurandhar 　　 　　Dhurandhar Indian actor Ranveer Singh in a still from Dhurandhar (2025; “Expert”). (more) Dhurandhar film series 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 in which they have extensive knowledge, whether...
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  Max Scherzer 　　 　　What's a little pain? Max Scherzer pitching for the Washington Nationals in June 2019, a day after he broke his nose and got a black eye when he was hit by a ball during batting practice. (more) Max Scherzer One of the greatest baseball pitchers of his generation Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior editor at...
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  Why Is Thunder So Loud? 　　 　　Lightning and thunder Cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning. Lightning heats the surrounding air so rapidly that it expands explosively as powerful supersonic pressure waves. As they spread through the atmosphere, the waves weaken and slow, becoming sound waves that are heard as thunder. (more) Why Is Thunder So Loud? Written by Anoushka Pant Anoushka Pant holds a degree in elementary...
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  Wagner Moura 　　 　　Wagner Moura Brazilian American actor Wagner Moura, 2026. (more) Wagner Moura Brazilian American actor and filmmaker Also known as: Wagner Maniçoba de Moura Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas...
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  Self-employment tax: Filing, paying, and staying current ...
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  Self-employed tax deductions: What you can claim on Schedule C ...
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  Today in History—March 14: The Birth of the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 14: The Birth of the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge,...
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  What Is Pi Day? 　　 　　Pi Day A group of middle school students forming the Greek letter π in honor of Pi Day. The holiday, a time to celebrate the number pi (which is about 3.14) and math in general, occurs each year on March 14 (or 3/14). (more) What Is Pi Day? Written by Erik Gregersen Erik Gregersen is a senior editor at...
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  photo agency 　　photo agency Written by Christopher H. Sterling Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE Encyclopedia of Journalism (2022) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Christopher H. Sterling 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...
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  labor unions in media 　　labor unions in media Written by Errol Salamon Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE Encyclopedia of Journalism (2022) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Errol Salamon 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...
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  Why Do People Eat Corned Beef on St. Patrick’s Day? 　　 　　St. Patrick's Day supply of corned beef A butcher trimming beef briskets for corned beef at the Vienna Beef factory in Chicago, March 15, 2006. (more) Why Do People Eat Corned Beef on St. Patrick’s Day? 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...
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  kohl 　　 　　Applying kohl A Nepali man has his eyes lined with kohl. (more) kohl cosmetic Also known as: kajal, sormeh, surma Written by Shatarupa Chaudhuri Shatarupa Chaudhuri is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, bringing over 15 years of editorial experience in news media and publishing. Shatarupa Chaudhuri Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which...
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  Asha Bhosle 　　 　　Asha Bhosle Legendary Bollywood film music playback singer Asha Bhosle posing on her 74th birthday at her residence in Mumbai, September 8, 2007. (more) Asha Bhosle Indian singer Also known as: Asha Mangeshkar Written by Tamanna Nangia Tamanna Nangia is Associate Editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over five years of experience in editorial processes, handling many different aspects of...
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  Films Set in the Mughal Era 　　 　　Mughal-e-Azam Dilip Kumar and Madhubala in the seminal Bollywood film Mughal-e-Azam (1960; “The Grand Mughal”). (more) Films Set in the Mughal Era Written by Arpit Nayak Arpit Nayak is an associate editor at Encyclopedia Britannica. Arpit Nayak 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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