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Ceremonies
Thanks to protocols established centuries ago in Europe, world leaders no longer need to worry about having their heads bashed with an axe.
It wasn't merely an act of brutality; it was a condemnation for the afterlife.
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Why do so many cultures celebrate holidays at the same time of year?
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If you don't mourn in North Korea, you risk being executed.
Televising the coronation was thought to be an affront to the dignity of the event.
Shame is a powerful tool that must be used with care.
Far from being inappropriate, many of the most controversial acceptance speeches highlighted important issues in the film industry.