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The JCS said earlier the missile was launched towards the East Sea, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
The Pluskal Group, including Mutabdžija, was studying the same difficult family of diterpenoid alkaloids in wolfsbane, a famously poisonous relative of larkspur that is also known as monkshood.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
Organisers of Ghana Party in the Park, also known as Shattafest UK, at Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet, London, said the event was stopped following a "major incident" at about 18:00 BST on Saturday.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
A more modern tactic used across Australia is a prescribed burn, also known as a hazard reduction burn.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Loki is the son of Laufey, who was also known as Nal, or needle, because she was slim and beautiful and sharp.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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