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It is, in fact, unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 20 september 2012. Argo, oscarwinning american film 2012 that was based on events that took place during the iran hostage crisis in 1979. Covering everything from music to mythology and the human body to history, chambers facts, facts, facts is packed with a remarkable collection of information in a single quickreference volume. History of chambers of commerce department of geography. Jun 29, 2007 facts and figures are complemented by valuable information such as minibiographies and uptodate sports results.

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