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27 May 2023
The vocal version of the national anthem of Azerbaijan.
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On May 1, 2011, the United States conducted an operation that resulted in the killing of Al-Qaeda founder and leader Osama bin Laden. President Barack Obama addressed the nation shortly thereafter to inform the American people—and the world—on the success of the operation.

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English : On May 1, 2011, the United States conducted an operation that resulted in the killing of Al-Qaeda founder and leader Osama bin Laden. President Barack Obama addressed the nation shortly thereafter to inform the American people—and the world—on the success of the operation.

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Animation of Saros series 136 eclipse paths on Earth.

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English : Animation of Saros series 136 eclipse paths on Earth.

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English : The Virgin of Stamboul is a 1920 silent drama film by Tod Browning starring Priscilla Dean.

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The National Flag Anthem of the Republic of China

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English : The National Flag Anthem of the Republic of China

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Spread of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide as of March 10, 2021

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English : Spread of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide as of March 10, 2021

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Visualization of the period of one Saros cycle in 3D-space.

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English : Visualization of the period of one Saros cycle in 3D-space.

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Video describing the dust hazards created by cutting fiber cement siding and an inexpensive way to reduce dust exposure

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English : Video describing the dust hazards created by cutting fiber cement siding and an inexpensive way to reduce dust exposure

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Zimbabweans are turning to climate-resistant grains such as millet to improve food security.

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English : Zimbabweans are turning to climate-resistant grains such as millet to improve food security.

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Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay! One of the most important jobs is making sure our kids are ready for the future, and many of our educators go above and beyond to do that. Reach out to a teacher you know and tell them thank you for making our kids’ futures brighter.

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English : Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay! One of the most important jobs is making sure our kids are ready for the future, and many of our educators go above and beyond to do that. Reach out to a teacher you know and tell them thank you for making our kids’ futures brighter.

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The first run of a metro train 81-775/776/777 «Moscow-2020» on the Circle Line of the Moscow Metro, Russia

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English : The first run of a metro train 81-775/776/777 «Moscow-2020» on the Circle Line of the Moscow Metro, Russia

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Animated map of confirmed COVID-19 cases spreading from 2020-01-12.

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English : Animated map of confirmed COVID-19 cases spreading from 2020-01-12.

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Today is the 15th anniversary of the Wenchuan Earthquake. Let's listen to the recording of the earthquake by the United States Geological Survey.

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English : Today is the 15th anniversary of the Wenchuan Earthquake. Let's listen to the recording of the earthquake by the United States Geological Survey.

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Railroad cars Kyiv Funicular, Kyiv, Ukraine

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English : Railroad cars Kyiv Funicular, Kyiv, Ukraine

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Today is Mother's Day. Let's watch a video about Mother's Day.

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English : Today is Mother's Day. Let's watch a video about Mother's Day.

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Breathing deeply has a positive effect on our health because every breath gives us new energy. With deep breathing in the chest, flanks and abdomen, the oxygen intake is higher than with shallow, pure chest breathing. (The video is in German with English subtitles.)

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English : Breathing deeply has a positive effect on our health because every breath gives us new energy. With deep breathing in the chest, flanks and abdomen, the oxygen intake is higher than with shallow, pure chest breathing. (The video is in German with English subtitles.)

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"Wikipedia makes me feel stupid". Sample videos from the usability initiative.

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English : "Wikipedia makes me feel stupid". Sample videos from the usability initiative.

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The "Tireless Contributor Barnstar", which may be awarded to Wikipedians for their contributions to the projects.

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English : The "Tireless Contributor Barnstar", which may be awarded to Wikipedians for their contributions to the projects.

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Animated map of confirmed COVID-19 cases from 12 January to 29 February 2020

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English : Animated map of confirmed COVID-19 cases from 12 January to 29 February 2020

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Screencast showing the process of translated a page marked for translation: clicking on "Translate this page" and opening the Translate extension.

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English : Screencast showing the process of translated a page marked for translation: clicking on "Translate this page" and opening the Translate extension.

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The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), (Portuguese: Administração Transitória das Nações Unidas em Timor Leste), was a United Nations mission in East Timor that aimed to solve the decades long East Timorese crisis in the area occupied by Indonesian military. UNTAET was abolished on 20 May 2002, with most functions passed to the East Timor government. The military and police forces were transferred to the newly created United Nations Mission of Support to East Timor (UNMISET).

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English : The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), (Portuguese: Administração Transitória das Nações Unidas em Timor Leste), was a United Nations mission in East Timor that aimed to solve the decades long East Timorese crisis in the area occupied by Indonesian military. UNTAET was abolished on 20 May 2002, with most functions passed to the East Timor government. The military and police forces were transferred to the newly created United Nations Mission of Support to East Timor (UNMISET).

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Performance of Haydn's String Quartet No. 42 in C major, Op. 54, No. 2, Hob.III:57 (May 2015)

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English : Performance of Haydn's String Quartet No. 42 in C major, Op. 54, No. 2, Hob.III:57 (May 2015)

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An animation of Wikipe-tan, a mascot of Wikipedia and of several WikiProjects.

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English : An animation of Wikipe-tan, a mascot of Wikipedia and of several WikiProjects.

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National Anthem of Eritrea by US Navy Band. Composed by Isaac Abraham Meharezghi and Aron Tekle Tesfatsion.

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English : National Anthem of Eritrea by US Navy Band. Composed by Isaac Abraham Meharezghi and Aron Tekle Tesfatsion.

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Early King James Bible, Octavo, Old Testament, 1614, New Testament, 1615. Early Modern English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England, commissioned in 1604 and published in 1611, by sponsorship of King James VI and I. Noted for its "majesty of style", the King James Version has been described as one of the most important books in English culture and a driving force in the shaping of the English-speaking world.

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English : Early King James Bible, Octavo, Old Testament, 1614, New Testament, 1615. Early Modern English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England, commissioned in 1604 and published in 1611, by sponsorship of King James VI and I. Noted for its "majesty of style", the King James Version has been described as one of the most important books in English culture and a driving force in the shaping of the English-speaking world.

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Dideba, the former Georgian national anthem, used from 1990 to 2004.

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English : Dideba, the former Georgian national anthem, used from 1990 to 2004.

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The vocal version of the national anthem of Azerbaijan.

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English : The vocal version of the national anthem of Azerbaijan.

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English : Instrumental version of Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka.

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