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New in the Edited Guide: The Tank Museum, Dorset, UK
The Tank Museum is the world's oldest and largest museum of tanks and armoured warfare. It seeks to preserve both vehicles and the memories and experiences of the people serving with them.
Author: Bluebottle
New in the Edited Guide: Flapjacks - a Guide
When someone asks you whether you like 'flapjacks', what do you think of? A tasty homemade treat of buttery oats and syrup? Or are you thinking about breakfast?
Author: Dmitri Gheorgheni and SashaQ
Topical: Flutes
On 9 April, 1794, Theobald Boehm, the German inventor of the modern flute, was born
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