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The man who bought Magna Carta

Source: MoneyWeek, Nov 23 2012, 9:44am CST

The billionaire David Rubenstein was once able to give a startling reply to the perennial marital question: “What did you do today, darling?” His answer: “I bought the Magna Carta”. The story comes from Chrystia Freeland, who’s written a book, Plutocrats ...

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No I Aint Got Nothing

Source: All Free Essays   |   May 25 2013, 10:04am CDT

Clovis of the Franks - Clovis or Chlodowech was the first King of the Franks to unite all the Frankish tribes under one ruler, changing the leadership from a group of royal chieftains. Battle of Tours/Charles Mart ...

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Can taxing the rich curb a rising tide of inequality?

Source: Globe and Mail  |   May 24 2013, 6:58pm CDT

“Tax the rich” has become a clarion call of governments across the developed world. This week, the European Union announced a pledge by Austria and Luxemburg to put an end to tax havens for the rich by sharing once-secret banking, trust a ...

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Helmsley set to mark its part in Magna Carta

Source: Gazette Herald  |   May 24 2013, 2:45am CDT

HELMSLEY is set to play a role in the celebrations to mark the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta. The town is one of 26 towns and villages nationwide with aristocratic links to the signing by King John ...

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French Fertility Fall

Source: Overcoming Bias  |   May 23 2013, 3:15pm CDT

Why do we have fewer kids today, even though we are rich? In ancient societies, richer folks usually had more kids than poorer folks. Important clues should be found in the first place where fertility fell lots, Fr ...

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Magna Carta

Source: OpPapers.com  |   May 22 2013, 12:59pm CDT

The English Civil War The English Civil War started in 1642 when Charles I raised his royal standard inNottingham. The split between Charles and Parliament was such that neither side was willing to back down o ...

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AUDIO: 'Beatles, Magna Carta and Wordsworth'

Source: BBC News  |   May 22 2013, 10:57am CDT

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