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The British Empire never ruled over only these 22 countries, including Belarus, Ivory Coast, Congo, Vatican City, check full list here
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Song satirist and mathematician who wrote ‘The Vatican Rag’ dies at 97
His songs included “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park,” “The Old Dope Peddler” (set to a tune reminiscent of “The Old Lamplighter ...
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"Rome is crowded and horrible - even at 2am"
A tourist who visited Rome in June said it was “too crowded” — even at 2am. Polya Palazova, 21, from Bulgaria, spent four days sightseeing with friends but was shocked by how packed the city was. She ...
Tom Lehrer Dies: Musical Comedy Legend & ‘That Was The Week That Was’ Composer Was 97
Tom Lehrer, the musical comedy legend, mathematician and political satirist, has died aged 97. He passed away at his home in ...
Tom Lehrer, math whiz who found international fame as a musical satirist, dies at 97
It’s very flattering that people remember the songs and have kept them alive all these years,” Mr. Lehrer told The Boston ...