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A sarape is a colorful piece of clothing worn by people in various countries, including Mexico and South America. Read on to learn more about sarapes.

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The orientation of Stonehenge, a megalithic site in Great Britain, aligns with the sun during the solstices and equinoxes. World

What is Stonehenge?

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What is Oktoberfest?

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What are the Andes?

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What is the Sphinx?

A sphinx is a mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head of a person, ram, or hawk. Besides acting as a guardian...

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Mary McMahon

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