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Besides the Mona Lisa, there are other famous paintings at the Louvre, such as "Liberty Leading the People," "The Raft of the Medusa," "The Dying Slave," "Death of the Virgin," "Aphrodite of Milos," Mona Lisa Facts, Liberty Leading The People, Modern History, Interesting History, History Facts, Aphrodite, Medusa, Infographic, Louvre

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Mona Lisa: The Heart of the Louvre

Besides the Mona Lisa, there are other famous paintings at the Louvre, such as "Liberty Leading the People," "The Raft of the Medusa," "The Dying Slave," "Death of the Virgin," "Aphrodite of Milos,"

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Its much-publicized theft in 1911 helped propel the Mona Lisa to celebrity status #art #monalisa #facts Mona Lisa Facts, Most Famous Paintings, Modern History, Fun Crafts For Kids, Interesting History, History Facts, Fun Facts, Infographic, Celebrity

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The Mona Lisa hasn't always been famous

Its much-publicized theft in 1911 helped propel the Mona Lisa to celebrity status #art #monalisa #facts

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Does the "Mona Lisa" live up to the hype? #monalisa #arthistory #interstingfacts Mona Lisa Facts, History Books, Art History, Facts About People, Popular Paintings, Wayne Thiebaud, Principles Of Art, Albrecht Durer, Modern History

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What is the most famous work of art in the world?

Does the "Mona Lisa" live up to the hype? #monalisa #arthistory #interstingfacts

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United States soldier Robert Bales avoided the death penalty after a military judge accepted his guilty plea #afghanwar #warcrimes #facts Staff Sergeant, Afghanistan War, Modern History, Interesting History, History Facts, Fun Facts, Death, United States, Military

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Who is Robert Bales?

United States soldier Robert Bales avoided the death penalty after a military judge accepted his guilty plea #afghanwar #warcrimes #facts

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Despite the warnings, the Titanic travelled near max speed until it hit an iceberg #titanic #history #facts Interesting History, Interesting Stuff, Weird Facts, Fun Facts, Titanic History, Weird Things, Modern History, History Facts, Schedule

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How many warnings did the Titanic receive?

Despite the warnings, the Titanic travelled near max speed until it hit an iceberg #titanic #history #facts

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On Veterans Day, Americans honor all living military veterans. Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service. #veteransday #facts Veterans Memorial, Military Veterans, Military Service, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, First Anniversary, Modern History, Interesting History, History Facts

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On Veterans Day, Americans honor all living military veterans. Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service. #veteransday #facts

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Anastasia was the last Romanov to be left alive before she was executed #russiancivilwar #fact Scary Facts, Fun Facts, Bolshevik Revolution, Anastasia Romanov, The Bolsheviks, Modern History, Interesting History, History Facts, Prompts

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Anastasia was the last Romanov to be left alive before she was executed #russiancivilwar #fact

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The Russo-Japanese War (1904-5) was a brief conflict between the Russian Empire and Japan, a rising power in Asia #russojapanesewar #history #war Global Conflict, Modern History, Interesting History, History Facts, Historian, World War, Empire, Asia, Military

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When did the Russo-Japanese War begin?

The Russo-Japanese War (1904-5) was a brief conflict between the Russian Empire and Japan, a rising power in Asia #russojapanesewar #history #war

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The Russo-Japanese War revolutionized warfare #russojapanese #facts #history Global Conflict, Modern History, Interesting History, History Facts, Historian, Warfare, Infographic, Japanese, Infographics

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The Russo-Japanese War revolutionized warfare #russojapanese #facts #history

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In fact, many scholars believe that the Russo-Japanese War set the stage for WW I #russojapanesewar #war #facts World Conflicts, Global Conflict, Modern History, Interesting History, A Decade, History Facts, Historian, World War, Infographic

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In fact, many scholars believe that the Russo-Japanese War set the stage for WW I #russojapanesewar #war #facts

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West Berlin police threw him bandages, but Fetcher could not reach them. He bled to death after an hour of being shot. #berlinwall #facts #history West Berlin, Berlin Wall, Scary Facts, Modern History, Interesting History, History Facts, Troops, Infographic, Police

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Tragic Berlin Wall Fact

West Berlin police threw him bandages, but Fetcher could not reach them. He bled to death after an hour of being shot. #berlinwall #facts #history

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Pearl Harbor didn't happen out of the blue #pearlharbor #facts #history American Revolutionary War, American Civil War, American History, Pearl Harbor Facts, Weird Facts, Fun Facts, Unique Facts, Pearl Harbor Attack, Civil War Photos

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Pearl Harbor didn't happen out of the blue #pearlharbor #facts #history

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Margaret Thatcher believed that a unified Germany would destabilize Europe #berlinwall #facts #history Mikhail Gorbachev, British Prime Ministers, Margaret Thatcher, Berlin Wall, Modern History, Telling Stories, Interesting History, History Facts, Germany

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Margaret Thatcher believed that a unified Germany would destabilize Europe #berlinwall #facts #history

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She also has an object relationship with Lance, her competition bow (Erika is a competitive archer) #berlinwall #history #facts Competition Bows, Long Relationship, Berlin Wall, Women Names, Modern History, Married Woman, Interesting History, A Decade, History Facts

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A woman married what?

She also has an object relationship with Lance, her competition bow (Erika is a competitive archer) #berlinwall #history #facts

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In 1987, President Reagan challenged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall," referring to the Berlin Wall #berlinwall #facts Tear Down This Wall, Mikhail Gorbachev, Berlin Wall, Ronald Reagan, Modern History, Interesting History, History Facts, Did You Know, Infographic

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Did you know this about Ronald Reagan?

In 1987, President Reagan challenged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall," referring to the Berlin Wall #berlinwall #facts

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Despite the warnings, the Titanic travelled near max speed until it hit an iceberg #titanic #history #facts Interesting History, Interesting Stuff, Weird Facts, Fun Facts, Titanic History, Weird Things, Modern History, History Facts, Schedule

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How many warnings did the Titanic receive?

Despite the warnings, the Titanic travelled near max speed until it hit an iceberg #titanic #history #facts

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Learn little-known facts, amazing history, and stunning trivia with this info-packed Pearl Harbor infographic #infographic #pearlharbor #facts Classroom Posters, Modern History, Pearl Harbor, Interesting History, History Facts, Step Guide, Chart, Motivation, Education

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Amazing Pearl Harbor Infographic

Learn little-known facts, amazing history, and stunning trivia with this info-packed Pearl Harbor infographic #infographic #pearlharbor #facts

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The War in Afghanistan has lasted longer than the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and Korean War--combined. #afghanistan #history #facts Women In History, World History, Ancient History, World War Ii, Native American History, American Civil War, British History, Afghanistan War, Korean War

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What is the longest war in U.S. history?

The War in Afghanistan has lasted longer than the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and Korean War--combined. #afghanistan #history #facts

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In 1912, the actual Titanic cost about $7.5 million (roughly $140 million in 1997 dollars) to build. James Cameron's film cost $200 million to make. #titanic #history #facts #movies Titanic History, Rms Titanic, Blockbuster Movies, James Cameron, Modern History, Interesting History, Southampton, History Facts, Infographic

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Titanic: History vs. Movie

In 1912, the actual Titanic cost about $7.5 million (roughly $140 million in 1997 dollars) to build. James Cameron's film cost $200 million to make. #titanic #history #facts #movies

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There is a debate whether the wreck of the Titanic should be save or if nature should take its course #titanic #fact #history Titanic Film, Titanic Movie Facts, Die Titanic, Titanic History, Titanic Wreck, Creepy Facts, Wtf Fun Facts, Funny Facts, Random Facts

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There is a debate whether the wreck of the Titanic should be save or if nature should take its course #titanic #fact #history

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