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From Wikipedia's newest articles: Folkestone White Horse سانچہ:*mp... that the European Commission declared the creation of the Folkestone White Horse (pictured) unlawful? سانچہ:*mp... that tornadoes have passed through Washington, D.C., on at least seven occasions, and have damaged such landmarks as the United States Botanic Garden, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Arboretum? سانچہ:*mp... that the Luxembourg Palace, the meeting place of the French Senate, used to be the residence of Princess Élisabeth Marguerite of Orléans, who gave it to the King of France in 1694? سانچہ:*mp... that after ceasing operations in New Jersey, the West Jersey Railroad operated in Michigan for several months before being renamed West Michigan Railroad? سانچہ:*mp... that Tang Dynasty general Liu Pi, who rebelled against the authority of Emperor Xianzong, was described by the chancellor Du Huangshang as an "insane civilian" as Du urged military action? سانچہ:*mp... that some of the 12"/45 caliber Mark 5 naval guns, which were first deployed on the 1906 pre-dreadnought سانچہ:USS, may still be in service in Brazil today? سانچہ:*mp... that Hugh de Mapenor was elected Bishop of Hereford in 1216 even though he was not on King John of England's list of candidates? سانچہ:*mp... that the Holiday Bowl in Los Angeles was a popular gathering place for the Nikkei community and African Americans, and the bowling alley's coffee shop served grits, udon, chow mein, and hamburgers?

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