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  Today in History—March 17: When Russia’s Masterpieces Came to America 　　 　　March 17, 1941: When the Hermitage lost 24,000 artworks (more) Today in History—March 17: When Russia’s Masterpieces Came to America Written by Alicja Zelazko Alicja Zelazko is Associate Editor, Arts and Humanities, covering topics in the visual arts, architecture, music, and performance. Before joining Encyclopædia Britannica in 2017, she worked at the Art... Alicja Zelazko Fact-checked by Britannica Editors...
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  John Cusack 　　 　　John Cusack American actor John Cusack in 2014. (more) John Cusack American actor Also known as: John Paul Cusack 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 by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge,...
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  Why Is Coffee Called a Cup of Joe? 　　 　　Cup of Josephus? There are many folk theories, some more plausible than others, for why a cup of coffee came to be called a cup of joe. (more) Why Is Coffee Called a Cup of Joe? Written by Aman Kumar Aman Kumar is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Aman Kumar Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject...
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  The Worst Movies of All Time 　　 　　Pink Flamingos Divine in a scene from John Waters's trash masterpiece Pink Flamingos (1972). Waters's career was made on making bad movies—or at least, movies made in bad taste. (more) The Worst Movies of All Time One film buff’s trash is another film buff’s treasure. Written by René Ostberg René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. René...
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  Today in History—March 16: The Day Samoset Walked into Plymouth Colony 　　 　　March 16, 1621: The Pilgrims' first visitor had a question (more) Today in History—March 16: The Day Samoset Walked into Plymouth Colony 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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  Rebekah 　　Rebekah biblical figure Also known as: Rebecca, Rivka, Rivqah 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 years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica...
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  What Is the Finalissima? 　　 　　2022 Finalissima champions Argentina's Lionel Messi lifting the 2022 Finalissima trophy after defeating Italy, 3–0. (more) What Is the Finalissima? Written by Andrew Pereira Andrew Pereira is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. He covers a variety of topics, with a focus on Indian politics, foreign policy, and global affairs. Andrew Pereira Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee...
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  Ganges shark 　　 　　Ganges shark The Ganges shark (Glyphis gangeticus, formerly Carcharhinus gangeticus) has gained an undeserved reputation as a man-eater because of its resemblance to the bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas). (more) Ganges shark fish Also known as: Carcharhinus gangeticus, Ganges river shark, Glyphis gangeticus(Show More) Written by John P. Rafferty John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He...
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  Bellingcat 　　 　　Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins, shown in 2018, began Bellingcat as a blog before soliciting citizen journalists to help with investigations. (more) Bellingcat journalism organization Written by Nick Tabor Nick Tabor is a freelance journalist and the author of Africatown: America's Last Slave Ship and the Community It Created. Nick Tabor Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject...
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  How Were Ancient Chinese Bronzes Made? 　　 　　Chinese bronze work A ding, or ritual food vessel, with interlaced dragon designs from the ancient state of Jin, in modern Shanxi Province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (c. 500–450 bce); in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. (more) How Were Ancient Chinese Bronzes Made? Written by Teagan Wolter Teagan Wolter is Associate Editor of Anthropology at Encyclopædia Britannica. Teagan...
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  Markwayne Mullin 　　 　　Markwayne Mullin His workout routines, bold stylistic choices, and brash manner have made Markwayne Mullin a memorable member of Congress. (more) Markwayne Mullin United States senator Written by Nick Tabor Nick Tabor is a freelance journalist and the author of Africatown: America's Last Slave Ship and the Community It Created. Nick Tabor Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors...
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  Gulf Arab States 　　 　　The Gulf Arab states Map showing the Gulf Arab states: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. Iraq, which has a short coastline on the northern Persian Gulf, is sometimes included among the Gulf Arab states. (more) Gulf Arab States region, Asia Also known as: Arab states of the Persian Gulf Written by Katie Angell...
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  unification of Italy 　　 　　Unification of Italy The unification of Italy. The dates are those of annexation, first to Sardinia-Piedmont and after 1861 to the Kingdom of Italy. (more) unification of Italy Italian history 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...
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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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