The 1950s in Western society was marked with a sharp rise in the economy for the first time in almost 30 years and return to the 1920s-type consumer society built on credit and boom-times, as well as the baby boom from returning GIs who went to college under the G.I. Bill and settled in suburban America. Most of the internal conflicts that had developed in earlier decades like women's rights, civil rights, imperialism, and war were relatively suppressed or neglected during this time as a returning world from the brink hoped to see a m ...

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The 1950s in Western society was marked with a sharp rise in the economy for the first time in almost 30 years and return to the 1920s-type consumer society built on credit and boom-times, as well as the baby boom from returning GIs who went to college under the G.I. Bill and settled in suburban America. Most of the internal conflicts that had developed in earlier decades like women's rights, civil rights, imperialism, and war were relatively suppressed or neglected during this time as a returning world from the brink hoped to see a more con ...

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1950s, 1950s - Events and trends, 1950s - Technology, 1950s - Science, 1950s - War peace and politics, 1950s - Economics, 1950s - Culture religion, 1950s - Others, 1950s - People, 1950s - World leaders, 1950s - Entertainers, 1950s - Sports figures

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1920s 1930s 1940s - 1950s - 1960s 1970s 1980s 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1950s - Events and trends. The 1950s in Western society was marked with a sharp rise in the economy for the first time in almost 30 years and return to the 1920s-type consumer society built on credit and boom-times, as well as the baby boom from returning GIs who went to college under the G.I. Bill and settled in suburban America. Most of the internal conflicts that had developed in earlie ...

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1950s - Events and trends
1950s - Science 1950s - War, peace, and politics 1950s - Economics 1950s - Culture, religion 1950s - Others
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Pop culture in Puerto Rico - 1950s. Salsa music's popularity grows. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport opened in San Juan with daily international flights, allowing for the exchange of tourists and cultural ideas between Puerto Rico and other countries. The San Juan Casino becomes the favorite social meeting place and dance hall. Pop culture in Puerto Rico - 1960s. The Spanish flamenco singer Lola Flores causes a sensation. Brit ...

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Pop culture in Puerto Rico, Pop culture in Puerto Rico - Timeline of changes in Puerto Rican pop culture, Pop culture in Puerto Rico - 1950s, Pop culture in Puerto Rico - 1960s, Pop culture in Puerto Rico - 1970s, Pop culture in Puerto Rico - 1980s, Pop culture in Puerto Rico - 1990s, Pop culture in Puerto Rico - 2000s

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During the 1950 edition, more than 320,000 visitors were able to admire the Cadillac Debutante, a special convertible trimmed in leopard skins. There was no Autorama or Motorama in 1952. Cadillac celebrated its Golden Anniversary [50 years of production] in 1952 and two show cars were on display at various venues around the country: the Townsman, a custom Series Sixty Special sedan and the Cadillac Eldorado special convertible that went ...

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Motorama, Motorama - Origins, Motorama - 1949's Autorama, Motorama - 1950, Motorama - 1953 Motorama, Motorama - 1955 and 1956 Motorama, Motorama - 1959-1961 Motorama, Motorama - Motorama in Popular Culture

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Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Ancient Greek and Roman. Prehistoric man probably was not bound by any self-image in regard to sexuality, and "was likely to have made many such attempts"[3]. "Bestiality... existed as a rather widespread practice in all the nations of antiquity of which we have adequate records. Where it is not specifically mentioned, it may be legitimately inferred on the ...

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Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Overview, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Zoophilia through history, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Ancient Greek and Roman, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Europe: Middle Ages, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - China and Asia, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Tribal and other cultures, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - c.1700 - 1950, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Modern era, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Sources

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Colectivo is the name given in Argentina to public transportation vehicles, especially those of Argentina's capital city, Buenos Aires. They represent one of the best-known traditions of the city. When they first appeared in the 1920s, colectivos were small buses built out of smaller vehicle chassis (cars, vans, etc.) and, later, out of truck chassis (1950–1990, by Mercedes Benz Argentina). Colectivos used to be built on top of units not specifically designed for the transportation of people and were decorated with unique paintings (fileteado) that gave each unit a distinct flavor and ...

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Colectivo - History
Colectivo - 1930–1950. Taxi-bus car-bus van-bus. Creation of the líneas. Colectivo - 1950–1990. Mercedes Benz truck-buses. Colectivo - 1990 to the present. Bus-bus. Blurring of the tradition of the colectivo.
Colectivo - Description of the Colectivo
Colectivo - Multi-colored units Colectivo - Fileteados Colectivo - Other details
Colectivo - Argentine culture Colectivo - Usage in Buenos Aires Colectivo - Trivia

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The .44 Magnum is a large-bore, dual-use cartridge designed for revolvers; however it is also used in many rifles as well. It was developed in the mid-1950s by lengthening the .44 Special cartridge. Despite the ".44" designation, all guns chambered for .44 Magnum and its parent use bullets .429 inches (10.9 mm) in diameter. A .44 Magnum revolver or rifle will accept both .44 Magnum and .44 Special ammunition, but a weapon designed for .44 Special will only accept the Special, due to the longer overall length of a .44 Magnum cartridge. ...

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.44 Magnum - Origin
.44 Magnum - From the 1950s
.44 Magnum - English Revolvers
.44 Magnum - .454 Casull .44 Magnum - .357 Magnum .44 Magnum - .444 Marlin
.44 Magnum - Technical Specifications
.44 Magnum - Dual Use of the .44 Magnum .44 Magnum - Suitable Game .44 Magnum - Range
.44 Magnum - .44 Magnum in Popular Culture .44 Magnum - Synonyms .44 Magnum - Writings about the .44 Magnum

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Circumcision is the removal of some or all of the foreskin (prepuce) from the penis. The frenulum may also be removed at the same time, in a procedure called frenectomy. The word circumcision comes from Latin circum (meaning "around") and caedere (meaning "to cut"). Female circumcision is a term applied to a variety of procedures performed on the female genitalia. Except where specified, "circumcision" in this article should be taken as "male circumcision". Some opponents of this practice ...

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Circumcision - Reasons for circumcision
Circumcision - Religious and cultural circumcision Circumcision - Medical circumcision Circumcision - Circumcision and body modification
Circumcision - Risks of circumcision Circumcision - History of circumcision
Circumcision - Circumcision in the Ancient World Circumcision - Circumcision in the Greco-Roman World Circumcision - Medical circumcision in the 19th century and early 20th century Circumcision - Circumcision since 1950
Circumcision - Emotional impact of circumcision and non-circumcision
Circumcision - Support groups
Circumcision - Consent
Circumcision - Religious circumcision of minors
Circumcision - Prevalence of circumcision worldwide
Circumcision - United States

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Twentieth (20th) Century Fox, shorthand for Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, is one of the major movie studios, located in the Century City area of Los Angeles, California, USA, just west of Beverly Hills. The studio is a subsidiary of News Corporation, the media conglomerate controlled by Rupert Murdoch. 20th Century Fox - History. The company is the result of a 1935 merger of two entities, Fox Film Corporation founded by William Fox in 1914, and Twentieth Century Pictures, begun in 1932 by D ...

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20th Century Fox - History 20th Century Fox - Notable films
20th Century Fox - 1930s 20th Century Fox - 1940s 20th Century Fox - 1950s 20th Century Fox - 1960s 20th Century Fox - 1970s 20th Century Fox - 1980s 20th Century Fox - 1990s 20th Century Fox - 2000s
20th Century Fox - 20th Television
20th Century Fox - TV series
20th Century Fox - Popular culture references and spoofs

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Prior to and outside the influence of the major Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam), sex with animals (also known as zoophilia, or bestiality) was sometimes forbidden, and sometimes accepted. Occasionally it was incorporated into religious ritual. The Abrahamic religions by and large forbid it, and make it a sin against God[1], and during the Middle ages in Europe people and animals were often executed if found guilty. With the Age of Enlightenment, bes ...

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Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Overview, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Zoophilia through history, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Ancient Greek and Roman, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Europe: Middle Ages, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - China and Asia, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Tribal and other cultures, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - c.1700 - 1950, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Modern era, Historical and cultural perspectives on zoophilia - Sources

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The UFO conspiracy theory is any one of many conspiracy theories in which it is suggested that major world governments (particularly the United States government) have proof that UFOs are the result of alien visitation, but are suppressing this information either for nefarious purposes and/or out of the belief that mankind is unprepared to deal with the psychological, social, or theological implications of such a reality. Such theories often incorporate the idea that governments are in fact in communication or cooperation with ...

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UFO conspiracy theory - Popular culture UFO conspiracy theory - US government position UFO conspiracy theory - 1940s
UFO conspiracy theory - Roswell Incident UFO conspiracy theory - Mantell Incident UFO conspiracy theory - Project Sign
UFO conspiracy theory - 1950s UFO conspiracy theory - 1960s UFO conspiracy theory - 1970s
UFO conspiracy theory - Alleged Holloman Air Force Base UFO Landing UFO conspiracy theory - Paul Bennewitz
UFO conspiracy theory - 1980s
UFO conspiracy theory - MJ-12 UFO conspiracy theory - Linda Moulton Howe UFO conspiracy theory - John Lear UFO conspiracy theory - William Milton Cooper UFO conspiracy theory - Bob Lazar UFO conspiracy theory - UFO Cover-Up?: Live! UFO conspiracy theory - July 1989 MUFON Convention
UFO conspiracy theory - 1990s UFO conspiracy theory - 2000s UFO conspiracy theory - Related articles UFO conspiracy theory - Reference

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The Indigenous Australians are the first inhabitants of the Australian continent and its nearby islands, continuing their presence during European settlement. The term includes the various indigenous peoples commonly known as Aborigines, whose traditional lands extend throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania and numerous offshore islands, and also the Torres Strait Islanders whose lands are centred on the Torres Strait Islands which run between northernmost Australia and the island of New Guinea. Indigenous ...

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Indigenous Australians - Definitions Indigenous Australians - Origins Indigenous Australians - Before European settlement Indigenous Australians - Impact of European settlement Indigenous Australians - Adaptation Indigenous Australians - The path to reconciliation: 1950-2005 Indigenous Australians - Issues facing Indigenous Australians today
Indigenous Australians - Health Indigenous Australians - Education Indigenous Australians - Crime Indigenous Australians - Unemployment Indigenous Australians - Substance abuse
Indigenous Australians - Mainland Australia
Indigenous Australians - Clans groups and communities Indigenous Australians - Culture Indigenous Australians - Mythology Indigenous Australians - Languages Indigenous Australians - Music Indigenous Australians - Art Indigenous Australians - Traditional recreation Indigenous Australians - Tiwi Islands & Groote Eylandt
Indigenous Australians - Tasmania Indigenous Australians - Torres Strait Islanders Indigenous Australians - Population Indigenous Australians - Prominent Indigenous Australians

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The show officially became known as Motorama when it began to travel around the country in 1953. That year more than 1.4 million visitors saw it; Motorama's opening day in New York drew 45,000 visitors. There was a revue, with orchestra, singers, and dancers. Exhibited at this venue were the Buick Wildcat, Pontiac La Parisienne, Oldsmobile Starfire, Chevrolet Corvette, Cadillac Orleans and Le Mans. More than 1.9 million visitors attended the show in 1954; it started on January 26 in the Waldorf Astoria, New York. On display were the e ...

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Motorama, Motorama - Origins, Motorama - 1949's Autorama, Motorama - 1950, Motorama - 1953 Motorama, Motorama - 1955 and 1956 Motorama, Motorama - 1959-1961 Motorama, Motorama - Motorama in Popular Culture

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The 1955 show dates were New York (January 20-25), Miami (February 5-13), Los Angeles (March 5-13), San Francisco (March 26 to April 3), Boston (April 23 to May 1). Exhibited at these venues were the Buick Wildcat III, Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad, Cadillac LaSalle II roadster and sedan, and Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. In 1956 over 2.2 million visitors attended. The dates were New York January 19-24, Miami, (February 4-12), Los Angeles (March 3-11), San Francisco (March 24 through April 1), Boston (April 19-29). Featured cars included Buic ...

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Motorama, Motorama - Origins, Motorama - 1949's Autorama, Motorama - 1950, Motorama - 1953 Motorama, Motorama - 1955 and 1956 Motorama, Motorama - 1959-1961 Motorama, Motorama - Motorama in Popular Culture

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In 1959, Motorama was held from October 16-22, 1958, at the Waldorf Astoria, New York , before moving on to Boston . Shown in these two east coast cities were General Motors Firebird III and the Cadillac Cyclone. The final Motorama show was held in 1961 in New York , San Francisco and Los Angeles. More than one million visitors attended. More than 100 trucks were needed to transport Motorama shows around country, each arriving at a precise time and in a given order. Cars and simultaneous revues were displayed on lifting, revolving platforms known as "grass-hoppers". A total of 10.5 million vis ...

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Motorama, Motorama - Origins, Motorama - 1949's Autorama, Motorama - 1950, Motorama - 1953 Motorama, Motorama - 1955 and 1956 Motorama, Motorama - 1959-1961 Motorama, Motorama - Motorama in Popular Culture

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Colectivo - 1930–1950. Taxi-bus car-bus van-bus. Creation of the líneas.. In the 1900s Argentina was the "Granary of the World", one of the largest world food producers and exporters, and a wealthy country. The streets of prosperous Buenos Aires (with 2 million inhabitants) soon filled with cars. Commercial relations with the United Kingdom (mainly trade in meat and grain), also brought a myriad of investors and enterprises in the early years of the century, including Latin America's first metro system, cars, trai ...

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Colectivo, Colectivo - History, Colectivo - 1930–1950. Taxi-bus car-bus van-bus. Creation of the líneas., Colectivo - 1950–1990. Mercedes Benz truck-buses., Colectivo - 1990 to the present. Bus-bus. Blurring of the tradition of the colectivo., Colectivo - Description of the Colectivo, Colectivo - Multi-colored units, Colectivo - Fileteados, Colectivo - Other details, Colectivo - Argentine culture, Colectivo - Usage in Buenos Aires, Colectivo - Trivia

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The cultural roots of "porteños" (inhabitants of the city Buenos Aires) placed the Colectivo for many years as one of their distinctive icons, together with the Obelisco in Buenos Aires and the fanaticism for football. For example, the makers of the 1979 motion picture La fiesta de todos [4], after Argentina's victory in the 1978 World Cup were forced by the military government to film one of its key stories inside a colectivo. One of Argentina's best-remembered soap operas was called Un mundo de 20 asientos ("A 20-seat world") and its main charact ...

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Colectivo, Colectivo - History, Colectivo - 1930–1950. Taxi-bus car-bus van-bus. Creation of the líneas., Colectivo - 1950–1990. Mercedes Benz truck-buses., Colectivo - 1990 to the present. Bus-bus. Blurring of the tradition of the colectivo., Colectivo - Description of the Colectivo, Colectivo - Multi-colored units, Colectivo - Fileteados, Colectivo - Other details, Colectivo - Argentine culture, Colectivo - Usage in Buenos Aires, Colectivo - Trivia

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The Mercedes units were more sophisticated than the original taxi-bus but the body kept its artistic touches, preserving the original style of the colectivo. This style was not influenced by the social class of the districts through which the colectivos journeyed. All the units of all the "líneas" shared these characteristics until the 1990s: Colectivo - Multi-colored units. Decorators used many colorful combinations over the units' external body, helping identify each one of t ...

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Colectivo, Colectivo - History, Colectivo - 1930–1950. Taxi-bus car-bus van-bus. Creation of the líneas., Colectivo - 1950–1990. Mercedes Benz truck-buses., Colectivo - 1990 to the present. Bus-bus. Blurring of the tradition of the colectivo., Colectivo - Description of the Colectivo, Colectivo - Multi-colored units, Colectivo - Fileteados, Colectivo - Other details, Colectivo - Argentine culture, Colectivo - Usage in Buenos Aires, Colectivo - Trivia

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