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Why is the Republican party called the GOP? And why the elephant?
What does GOP stand for and how did it start?
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Did the Celts burn human sacrifices in a huge “wicker man”?
In this week's fiery column, Cecil explains why you don't want to be the guest of honor at a Celtic celebration.
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