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Escalera Dorada, Burgos Cathedral, Spain

Staircase of the Medicean-Laurentian Library, Florence

Norman Foster: City Hall, London

wrought-iron railing

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Illustration for Demystified "How Dangerous is Quicksand"

How Deadly Is Quicksand?

Portrait of a mountain gorilla at a short distance. gorilla close up portrait.The mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei)

Falling Stars: 10 of the Most Famous Endangered Species

Poker game. Card game. Royal Flush in poker. Hearts suit gambling

Poker Hands Ranked

Berries and leaves of the bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) plant. Poisonous plant

7 of the World’s Deadliest Plants

Ethel Rosenberg arrested in August 1950. Photograph dated Aug. 8, 1950. American civilians executed for espionage. Spies, communists, Julius Rosenberg

Spies Like Us: 10 Famous Names in the Espionage Game

Internet http://www blue screen. Hompepage blog 2009, history and society, media news television, crowd opinion protest, In the News 2009, breaking news

Who Invented the Internet?

Amendments 1-10 to the Constitution of the United States constitute what is known as the Bill of Rights on an American flag.

What Is the Emoluments Clause?

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Also Known As	stairs • stairway • stair • steps

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Escalera Dorada, Burgos Cathedral, Spain

Staircase of the Medicean-Laurentian Library, Florence

Norman Foster: City Hall, London

wrought-iron railing

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Sta. Maria della Salute, Venice, by Longhena

Baldassare Longhena

Venetian architect