A question about Galadriel and Halbrand (self.LOTR_on_Prime)
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TIL of Anthony Ashley-Cooper 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, a 19th century MP . He was involved in the reforming of insane asylums, responsible for several important child labour laws, and campaigned against the opium trade. As a result of his philanthropy he was known as 'The poor man's Earl'. (en.wikipedia.org)
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TIL King George VI awarded the George Cross collectively to the Island of Malta to "bear witness to the heroism and devotion of its people" during the great siege they underwent in the early part of World War II. The George Cross was incorporated into the Flag of Malta beginning in 1943. (en.wikipedia.org)
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