A line of hereditary rulers of a country, business, etc.
Dynasty
Fact of the Day
Philip II of France decided on his wedding day that he didn't like his wife. So he sent her to a nunnery and ordered her to stay there.
Quote of the Day
"The Americans cannot build aeroplanes. They are very good at refrigerators and razor blades.
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~ Hermann Göring
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.