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Facsimile of one of William Henry Ireland's forgeries, a primitive self-portrait of William Shakespeare(tinted engraving). Published for Samuel Ireland, Norfolk Street, Strand, December 1, 1795. (W.H. Ireland, forgery)

The Time a Law Clerk Successfully Forged a New Shakespeare Play to Impress His Dad

Panama Canal infographic

Timeline and Map of the Panama Canal

King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)

9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes

Colorful winter sunset

What's the Difference Between a Solstice and an Equinox?

Coriander leaves, fresh green cilantro on wooden background, herbs

Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap to Some People?

World Data Locator Map: Australia

Is Australia an Island?

The Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. (Civil War, Pennsylvania)

9 Worst Generals in History

Cordillera Central

mountains, Ecuador

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Northern Andes

In Andes Mountains: Physiography of the Northern Andes
…is the higher and older Cordillera Central, capped by a line of 20 volcanoes; some of these, such as Chimborazu Volcano (20,702 feet), have permanent snowcaps.
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