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What Was the Easter Rising?

The Easter Rising was an armed rebellion against the British government which took place in Dublin, Ireland between Monday 24 April and Sun

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What Is a Baker’s Dozen?

A baker’s dozen is 13 (or, more rarely, 14), instead of 12. A baker’s dozen takes on importance in large families, where that little extr