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Fact of the Day January 1st

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1801 The Irish Parliament votes to join the Kingdom of Great Britain, forming the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

And a bonus one

1AD Origin of the Christian Era

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Do you know why BC/AD are being replaced? I suspect it is to avoid offending those who are not Christian. Also, what on earth is the Common Era which is being use to replace it?

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Didn't last long did it?

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