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... followed on November 3 by Sputnik 2 , with the dog Laika aboard as passenger . These developments lifted the Soviet Union's world prestige to new heights . They also enhanced the prestige of its political leadership . The space ventures ...
... followed on November 3 by Sputnik 2 , with the dog Laika aboard as passenger . These developments lifted the Soviet Union's world prestige to new heights . They also enhanced the prestige of its political leadership . The space ventures ...
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... followed up the routed enemy with such dash that he was reported missing and was feared killed . After the battle , his father put him in charge of the Macedonian royal game preserves in order to develop his strength and courage ...
... followed up the routed enemy with such dash that he was reported missing and was feared killed . After the battle , his father put him in charge of the Macedonian royal game preserves in order to develop his strength and courage ...
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... followed by the Samma Chiefs of Sind from 1349 to 1520 . Over the next two centuries Sind came under the out- side domination of the Arghūns ( 1520-56 ) , the Tar- hāns ( 1556-96 ) and the Mughals ( 1591-1700 ) , followed by the ...
... followed by the Samma Chiefs of Sind from 1349 to 1520 . Over the next two centuries Sind came under the out- side domination of the Arghūns ( 1520-56 ) , the Tar- hāns ( 1556-96 ) and the Mughals ( 1591-1700 ) , followed by the ...
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