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South Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat

Dog meat consumption, a centuries-old practice on the Korean Peninsula, is neither explicitly banned nor legalised in South Korea. Eating dog meat was once seen as a way to improve stamina in the humid Korean summer.

What Killed Alexander the Great?

A few days before his death, Alexander organized a banquet to celebrate his campaign's end in India and kickstart the invasion of the Arabian Peninsula.

20 'quick points' to understand Russia, Ukraine war

Russia responded by annexing Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula and throwing its weight behind a separatist rebellion that broke out in Ukraine's east. Ukraine and the West accused Russia of sending its troops and weapons to back the rebels.

Absolute Monarchy: List of Countries Ruled by Kings

OmanOman, officially known as the Sultanate of Oman, is a unique monarchy in the Arabian Peninsula. In Oman, the Sultan is traditionally chosen from the ruling Al Said family, and his position is hereditary.

Top 10 Strongest Currencies in the World

Oman is between the United Arab Emirates and Yemen at the tip of the Arabian peninsula 2. Bahraini Dinar (BHD)Bahraini Dinar is the official currency of Bahrain, an island nation in the Arabian Gulf.

27 of the World's Biggest Unsolved Mysteries

. > Where: Modern-day southwestern Spain The Tartessos civilization, believed to have thrived in the Iberian Peninsula between the 9th and 5th centuries B.C., comprised a mixture of indigenous people and Greek and Phoenician colonizers.
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