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The disputed history of the Queen of Sheeba
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Clever Computers
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Why Cats Have Nine Lives
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Too Poor to Pay
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Training the World鈥檚 Army Elite
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Why Wear Make-Up?
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Slavery in Demand
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The First Broadcast
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Stopping a Stammer
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Debating the Death Penalty
In the year 2000, 90% of all executions took place in China, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the US
Is the African Service Only in Africa?
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The Origins of Africa
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What Became of Boney M?
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A Sticky Solution
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A Question of Clouds
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