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“If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results, then liberalism is a form of insanity.”

Quote by James Cook

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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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