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George Cross
The George Cross (GC) is the highest award bestowed by the British government for non-operational gallantry or gallantry not in the presence of an enemy. In the British honours system, the George C
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George Medal
The George Medal (GM), instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI, is a decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, awarded for gallantry, typically by civilians, or in circumstances
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Alsophila dealbata
Alsophila dealbata (synonyms Alsophila tricolor and Cyathea dealbata), commonly known as the silver fern or silver tree-fern, or as ponga /ˈ p ɒ ŋ ə / or punga /ˈ p ʌ ŋ ə / (from Māori kaponga or p
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Germanium tetrabromide
Germanium tetrabromide is the inorganic compound with the formula GeBr4. It is a colorless solid that melts near room temperature. It can be formed by treating solid germanium with bromine, or by t
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All Blacks
The New Zealand national rugby union team, commonly known as the All Blacks, represents New Zealand Rugby in men's national rugby union, which is considered the country's national sport. Famed for
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Printing telegraph
The printing telegraph was invented by Royal Earl House in 1846. House's telegraph could transmit around 40 instantly readable words per minute, but was difficult to manufacture in bulk. The printe
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Old Scores
Old Scores is a 1991 television film jointly produced by New Zealand and Wales, about the two countries' mutual national sport of rugby union. It is notable for the appearance of many notable Welsh
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Jamie Selkirk
James William Arthur "Jamie" Selkirk is a film editor and producer who has worked primarily in New Zealand. He is particularly noted for his work on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, which he co-
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Eyvindr skáldaspillir
Eyvindr Finnsson (c. 915–990), known by the epithet skáldaspillir ("Skald-player"), was a 10th-century Norwegian skald. He was the court poet of king Hákon the Good and earl Hákon of Hlaðir. His so
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Émile Baudot
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