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Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath who is widely considered one of the most diversely talented individuals ever to have lived. During his lifetime, he was celebrated for his extraordinary skills as an artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor.

In Chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the narration is in the form of a dialogue between Huck and Jim.

Oedipus was a tragic hero in Greek mythology who killed his father and married his mother.

The complementary color of purple is yellow.

The Boston Tea Party was caused by the British government’s decision to tax tea. This tax was unfair to the American colonists, who then decided to protest by dumping tea into the Boston harbor.

Oedipus blinds himself as a punishment for his crimes. He realizes that he is responsible for the death of his father and the suffering of his mother and decides that the only way to atone for his wrongdoings is to blind himself.

Leonardo da Vinci was a leading figure of the High Renaissance, and his work epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal of combining technical skill with artistic beauty. He was the archetype of the “Renaissance man”, a person whose seemingly infinite curiosity was equaled by his mastery of a wide range of skills and knowledge.

The Harry Potter series is set in the 1990s.

The Equality Act is all about ensuring that everyone is treated equally and given the same opportunities, regardless of their background or circumstances. It is about giving everyone a level playing field so that they can succeed in life.

Cinderella took place a long time ago, in a land far, far away.