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Definition:	(noun) One that closely imitates or mimics another.
Synonyms:	aper, emulator, imitator
Usage:	Stop being such a copycat and get your own hobbies!

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The Sabines

The Sabines were members of a tribe that lived in ancient Italy before the founding of Rome. According to legend, Romulus and a group of mostly male followers abducted Sabine women to populate the newly built town of Rome, an incident known as "The Rape of the Sabine Women"—in this context "rape" simply means "kidnapping." This story has been a common theme of art throughout history. How did the Sabine women supposedly end the conflict between the armies of their fathers and their husbands? More... Discuss

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The Battle of Jargeau Begins (1429)

After helping break the English siege of Orléans during the Hundred Years' War, teenage heroine Joan of Arc set her sights on recapturing the Loire River valley, beginning with the town of Jargeau. Though the post was heavily fortified and well defended, the French soon gained the upper hand. After Jargeau, a number of other English strongholds fell in quick succession, paving the way for Charles VII's coronation at Rheims. What nearly killed Joan as she scaled a ladder during the battle? More... Discuss

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Harriet Martineau (1802)

A chronically ill woman who lost her hearing in childhood, Martineau nevertheless went on to become a prolific and enormously popular English author. The sister of a minister, she first published articles on religious subjects, but it was her series of books on economics written for the layman that brought her renown. After a visit to the US in 1834, she became an abolition advocate and wrote several critical works on American culture. When she died in 1876, who wrote her obituary? More... Discuss

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