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"https://codexery.com/military-history-battles/e/military-history-and-battles/battle-of-marathon/": {"t": "Battle of Marathon", "s": "Greek victory over Persia at Marathon ended the first invasion."}, "https://codexery.com/cities/e/ancient-cities/babylon/": {"t": "Babylon", "s": "Ancient city on the Euphrates, heart of Babylonia and home of wonders."}, "https://codexery.com/science-fiction-and-fantasy-writers/e/science-fiction-and-fantasy-writers/george-r-r-martin/": {"t": "George R.R. 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