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“Let one state in the U.S. be free of government and overnight you would have an economic powerhouse.”

Quote by James Cook

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James Cook
James Cook

James Cook, a renowned British explorer, was born on November 7, 1728, and died on February 14, 1779. He is best known for his three voyages of exploration, which greatly contributed to the knowledge of the Earth's geography, including the discovery of the east coast of Australia and detailed mapping of the Pacific Ocean. more

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