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The whaleboat was towed by a harpooned whale until the animal tired. Lances were then used for the kill.

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Rural Irish landscape, Sligo, Ireland.

Why Is Ireland Two Countries?

New York NY/ USA- November 23, 2018 Hordes of shoppers throng the Macy's Herald Square flagship store in New York looking for bargains on the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday.

Why Is It Called Black Friday?

Thanksgiving Turkey with all the sides

Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Celebration Traditional Dinner Setting Food Concept

Why Is Thanksgiving in the U.S. Celebrated on a Thursday?

An ancient egyptian hieroglyphic painted carving showing the falcon headed god Horus seated on a throne and holding a golden fly whisk. Before him are the Pharoah Seti and the goddess Isis. Interior wall of the temple to Osiris at Abydos, Egypt.

11 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Secret Service Agent Listens To Earpiece

Secret Service Code Names of 11 U.S. Presidents

Santa Claus flying in his sleigh, christmas, reindeer

Was Santa Claus a Real Person?

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The whaleboat was towed by a harpooned whale until the animal tired. Lances were then used for the kill.

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Sail Away: Vocabulary at Sea Quiz