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Verdict: True.
What’s the oldest funicular still running?
That title goes to the Giessbach funicular in Switzerland, operating since 1879.
The History of Ukraine and Russia: A Complex Relationship
Ukraine was under Russian domination for a long time. However, it has not always “belonged” to Russia in a straightforward way.
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The Capitol Dome Reigns Supreme: Washington’s Urban Planning Secret!
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Who owns Alaska?
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In 2013, Pope Francis declared that homosexuality is not a crime, condemned laws criminalizing it as “unjust,” and urged bishops to welcome LGBTQ people
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Halloween, celebrated on October 31, has its roots in the Celtic tradition of Samhain, which dates back more than 2,500 years and marked the end of summer and the time when the veil between the living and the dead was at its thinnest.
Costumes, carved pumpkins, and “trick-or-treat” were popularized in America in the 19th century by Irish immigrants.
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