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Bush speaking at the Islamic Center of Washington

... that George W. Bush quoted from the Quran in a speech he delivered (pictured) six days after the September 11 attacks?
... that Luo Shiwen led a secret cell of the Chinese Communist Party that negotiated better conditions for inmates at their concentration camp?
... that the Museiliha inscription hints at a border dispute between ancient Caesarea ad Libanum and Gigarta?
... that the fortune left by Zhu Baosan was believed to have been greatly diminished by his philanthropic activities?
... that less than a day after his dad died, Brett Favre played in "one of the greatest games of his fabulous career"?
... that a museum of tomato processing in Greece uses holographic mechanical fans to display images of workers?
... that Shelley Luther was elected to the Texas House of Representatives four years after being imprisoned?
... that the main cemetery of Mainz was established in 1803 and became the model for the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise in Paris?
... that David Green published more than 200 research papers before his 18th birthday?