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  Mark Hamill 　　 　　Mark Hamill American actor Mark Hamill in 2018. (more) Mark Hamill American actor Also known as: Mark Richard Hamill Written by Sanat Pai Raikar Sanat Pai Raikar is a quizmaster and writer based out of Bangalore, India. His first quiz book, Three's A Quiz, was written from memory. Sanat has cofounded Quizarre, which provides quiz, crossword,... Sanat Pai RaikarAll...
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  Today in History—March 27: Cleopatra Crowned Queen—Again 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 27: Cleopatra Crowned Queen—Again 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 working on that content or...
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  Today in History—March 26: Great Britain Passes the Murder Act 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 26: Great Britain Passes the Murder Act Written by Tara Ramanathan Assistant Technology Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica. Tara Ramanathan 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...
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  What’s the Difference Between Anglicanism and Roman Catholicism? 　　 　　Shared traditions Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (left) and Pope Francis (right) leading a vespers service in Rome in 2016. The two faith leaders signed a common declaration celebrating the shared faith and traditions of Anglicans and Roman Catholics. (more) What’s the Difference Between Anglicanism and Roman Catholicism? Written by Melissa Petruzzello Melissa Petruzzello (she/her) is Assistant Managing Editor...
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  The Science Behind Project Hail Mary 　　 　　Star power Ryan Gosling in Project Hail Mary (2026), based on a 2021 book of the same name written by Andy Weir. (more) The Science Behind Project Hail Mary Written by Anoushka Pant Anoushka Pant holds a degree in elementary education, with a focus on mathematics, education, and psychology, from Miranda House, University of Delhi. Anoushka PantAll Fact-checked by...
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  Quicksand 　　 　　Nella Larsen Nella Larsen, author of Quicksand (1928), photographed in 1927 by James L. Allen. (more) Quicksand novel by Larsen Written by Nicky Marsh Nicky Marsh works at the University of Southampton, where she is director of the Center for Cultural Poetics. Her work has appeared in journals including New Formations, Postmodern Culture,... Nicky Marsh Fact-checked by Britannica Editors...
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  Is Cow Tipping Real? 　　 　　Reclined bovine A group of cattle relaxing in a field, with two of them lying down. (more) Is Cow Tipping Real? Written by Teagan Wolter Teagan Wolter is Associate Editor of Anthropology at Encyclopædia Britannica. Teagan Wolter 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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  Why Do Crabs Walk Sideways? 　　 　　Golden ghost crab (Ocypode convexa) This species, endemic to Australia, can walk sideways like many Brachyurans. Ghost crabs are one of the fastest crab species in the world, capable of achieving a speed of 10 miles (16 km) per hour when running on land. (more) Why Do Crabs Walk Sideways? Written by Manjishtha Bhattacharyya Manjishtha Bhattacharyya is an editor...
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  Is “Chai Tea” Redundant? 　　 　　Masala chai Earthenware mugs of warm and aromatic Indian spiced tea. (more) Is “Chai Tea” Redundant? The linguistic and colonial histories of a hot beverage Written by Charles Preston Charles Preston is Associate Editor for Religion at Encyclopædia Britannica. Charles Preston Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  jíbaro 　　 　　Jíbaro tobacco worker in Puerto Rico, 1938 Portrait of a jíbaro in traditional dress, reflecting the rural farming communities that later became a central symbol of Puerto Rican identity. (more) jíbaro Puerto Rican farmer Written by Katie Angell Katie Angell is Associate Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica, covering topics related to Latin America. She holds an MA from Vanderbilt University...
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  Today in History—March 25: All Aboard History for the First Passenger Railway Launch 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 25: All Aboard History for the First Passenger Railway Launch 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...
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  Jimmy Lai 　　 　　Speaking truth to power Jimmy Lai, shown during a 2020 interview, was imprisoned later that year for speaking out against the Chinese government. (more) Jimmy Lai media mogul imprisoned for criticizing the Chinese government Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked...
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  Why Is Blues Called the Devil’s Music? 　　 　　The legendary crossroads? Marker for the crossroads in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where blues musician Robert Johnson is said to have sold his soul to the Devil in exchange for musical talent. (more) Why Is Blues Called the Devil’s Music? Written by René Ostberg René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. René Ostberg Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's...
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  Was Coco Chanel a Nazi Spy? 　　 　　Coco Chanel and Winston Churchill French fashion designer Coco Chanel (center) with British statesperson Winston Churchill (right) accompanied by his son, Randolph Churchill, during a boar-hunting trip in Normandy, France, 1928. (more) Was Coco Chanel a Nazi Spy? Written by Alicja Zelazko Alicja Zelazko is Associate Editor, Arts and Humanities, covering topics in the visual arts, architecture, music, and...
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  Indian Premier League Records 　　 　　IPL 2025 champions Virat Kohli lifts the IPL trophy and celebrates with his Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammates after the team's victory against the Punjab Kings in the tournament final on June 3, 2025, in Ahmedabad, India. (more) Indian Premier League Records cricket Written by Tushaar Kuthiala Tushaar Kuthiala has over a decade of experience in news media, content creation,...
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  Today in History—March 24: The Lecture That Unraveled the Mystery of Tuberculosis 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 24: The Lecture That Unraveled the Mystery of Tuberculosis 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...
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  Today in History—March 23: The U.S. Military’s Pigeon Service Ends 　　 　　March 23, 1957: What happened to the war hero pigeons? (more) Today in History—March 23: The U.S. Military’s Pigeon Service Ends 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...

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