A state (or person) that is formally working with another state (or person), usually confirmed by a treaty or other official agreement.
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Fact of the Day
A cuckolded man in classical Athens could get his revenge by shoving a large radish or a spiked scorpion fish up his wife's lover's anus.
Quote of the Day
"It always seems impossible until it's done.
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~ Nelson Mandela
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.