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Sikhism, also known as Sikhi, is an Indian religion and philosophy that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century CE. It is one of the most recently founded major religions and is followed by 25–30million adherents, known as Sikhs.

Hafez Shirazi (1325–1390) was a Persian lyric poet whose collected works are regarded by many Iranians as one of the highest pinnacles of Persian literature. His works are often found in the homes of Persian speakers, who learn his poems by heart and use them as everyday proverbs and sayings. His life and poems have become the subjects of much analysis, commentary, and interpretation, influencing post-14th century Persian writing more than any other Persian author.

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The mallard () or wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa. It has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa. Belonging to the subfamily Anatinae of the waterfowl family Anatidae, mallards live in wetlands, eat water plants and small animals, and are social animals preferring to congregate in groups or flocks of varying sizes.

Perfume (, ) is a mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds (fragrances), fixatives and solvents, usually in liquid form, used to give the human body, animals, food, objects, and living-spaces an agreeable scent. Perfumes can be defined as substances that emit and diffuse a pleasant and fragrant odor. They consist of artificial mixtures of aromatic chemicals and essential oils. The 1939 Nobel Laureate for Chemistry, Leopold Ružička stated in 1945 that "right from the earliest days of scientific chemistry up to the present time, perfumes have substantially contributed to the develop

American modernist artist (1887–1986)

French Symbolist poet (1842–1898)

city in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

area colonized by France in North America

conflict between Poland and Soviet Russia following the First World War (February 1919 - March 1921)

Polish trade union federation evolved into broad anti-authoritarian social movement

regional state of Ethiopia

Majapahit (; (eastern and central dialect) or (western dialect), ), also known as Wilwatikta (; , ), was a Javanese Hindu-Buddhist thalassocratic empire in Southeast Asia based on the island of Java (in modern-day Indonesia). At its greatest extent, following significant military expansions, the territory of the empire and its tributary states covered almost the entire Nusantara archipelago, spanning both Asia and Oceania. After a civil war that weakened control over the vassal states, the empire slowly declined before collapsing in 1527 due to an invasion by the Sultanate of Demak. The fall o

one of the schools or madhabs of Fiqh or religious law within Sunni Islam

Goguryeo (37 BC – 668 AD) (; ; Old Korean: Guryeo) also later known as Goryeo (; ; Middle Korean: 고ᇢ롕〮, kwòwlyéy), was a Korean kingdom which was located on the northern and central parts of the Korean peninsula and the southern and central parts of modern-day Northeast China (Manchuria). At its peak of power, Goguryeo encompassed most of the Korean peninsula and large parts of Manchuria, along with parts of eastern Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, and modern-day Russia.

thumb|right|225px|American burlesque dancer Lola Bel Aire performing a traditional striptease, 2008A striptease is an erotic or exotic dance in which the performer gradually undresses, either partly or completely, in a seductive and sexually suggestive manner. The person who performs a striptease is commonly known as a "stripper", "exotic dancer", or "burlesque dancer".

Canadian-American sociologist (1922–1982)

aspect of history

British singer (born 1940)

A waqf (; , plural ' ), also called a (, plural or ' ), or mortmain property, is an inalienable charitable endowment under Islamic law. It typically involves donating a building, plot of land or other assets for Muslim religious or charitable purposes with no intention of reclaiming the assets. A charitable trust may hold the donated assets. The person making such donation is known as a ('donor') who uses a mutawalli ('trustee') to manage the property in exchange for a share of the revenues it generates. A waqf allows the state to provide social services in accordance with Islamic law while co

musical scale with 5 pitches per octave

culinary traditions of Spain

county in Maryland, United States

agency in the United States Federal Government

New Zealand politician

Canadian-American professional wrestler, writer and actor

one of the most important prophets in Islam

Italian opera singer

A management and quality control method that uses statistical methods to reduce variability in business processes and minimize defects, thereby improving quality and efficiency.

musical compositions that introduce another or larger instrumental work

German engine designer and industrialist (1846–1929)

conservative political ideology advocating traditional values and power structures

smell sense organ in the nasal septum of the nasal cavity just above the roof of the mouth

self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

event that reduces size and genetic variation of a population, followed by a size recovery

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Universalism is the philosophical and theological concept that some ideas have universal application or applicability.

borough in Essex County, New Jersey

British actor (1913–1993)

town in Mississippi, USA

fourth-class city in Marinette County, Wisconsin

borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

overview of interactions

estuary located in southeastern Louisiana, United States

traditional title held by the bishop of Antioch

town in Oklahoma, United States

human settlement in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America

special function over the surface of a sphere

American politician (1925–1978)

1946 trainer aircraft family by Yakovlev

Italian cardinal (1926–2022)

American political activist

1795 treaty between the United States and Great Britain

Nuenen, church de Sint Clemenskerk|thumb|280px Nuenen () is a town in the municipality of Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten in the Netherlands. From 1883 to 1885, Vincent van Gogh lived and worked in Nuenen. In 1944, a battle was fought there during Operation Market Garden. The local dialect is called Peellands. In 2009, Nuenen had a population of 22,437.

appetizer in French cuisine

Disney princess

Odinani (), also known as Odinala, Omenala, Odinana, and Omenana ( ), is the traditional cultural belief and practice of the Igbo people of South East and South South Nigeria. These terms, as used here in the Igbo language, are synonymous with the traditional Igbo "religious system" which was not considered separate from the social norms of ancient or traditional Igbo societies. Theocratic in nature, spirituality played a huge role in their everyday lives. Although it has largely been syncretised with Catholicism, the indigenous belief system remains in strong effect among the rural, village a

Peace Bell at the United Nations

timeline of history related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people