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Who were Queen Victoria’s children? Everything you need to know about her sons and daughters
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Why did Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear?
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How has dating changed over time? A brief history of courtship
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The invention of loneliness: why being ‘unhappy alone’ is a surprisingly modern idea
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A short history of quarantine
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