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Force a complete news magazine on National Security. Defence Magazine, Paramilitary, Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Procurements, Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu, Kashmir, Defexpo, Aero India, Indian Defence, Industry, Indian Paramilitary forces, Na Patents Arthapedia Famous Biographies & TV Shows - Biography.com Singer, Music Producer, Songwriter (1961–) Roland Orzabal is an English musician, songwriter and record producer best known as co-founder with Curt Smith of the popular '80s pop band Tears for Fears. Talk Show Host, Football Player, Athlete (1971–) Michael Strahan is a former defensive end for the New York Giants, and co-host of the morning television program Live! With Kelly and Michael. Film Actor, Director (1963–) Johnny Depp is an award-nominated actor known for his portrayal of odd-ball characters including Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean. Game Show Host, Reality Television Star, Film Actor/Film Actress (1972–) Jenny McCarthy was named Playboy's 1994 Playmate of the Year and hosted MTV's 'Singled Out' from 1995 to 1997. Film Actor, Athlete (1972–) Dwayne Johnson became a film actor (2001's The Mummy Returns) after gaining fame with the World Wrestling Federation as "The Rock." Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Philanthropist (1926–) Lawyer, U.S.

Wordorigins.org Free English Grammar Lessons and Tests Etymologically Speaking... From the old Arabic word "hashshshin," which meant, "someone who is addicted to hash," that is, marijuana. Originally refered to a group of warriors who would smoke up before battle. Aaron White adds: You may want to explore the fact that the hashshshins were somewhat of a voodoo-ized grand conspiracy scapegoat cult (the very fact of their existence is impossible to confirm). Paul Graham adds: The assassins were a sect of warriors who controlled a number of fortified towns in Persia for about 200 years. From "thaler" -- a nickname for the silver coins that were minted from the ore found in Joachimsthal ("Saint Joachim's Valley" in German), Bohemia (part of the current Czech Republic) -- which gained "currency" (pun not intended) shortly after the lode's discovery in 1516. R.

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