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Featured Article: Saint Anthony of Padua
Saint Anthony of Padua (ca. 1195 – June 13, 1231) also venerated as Saint Anthony of Lisbon, is a Catholic theologian, preacher, and one of the church's most popular saints. He was born in Lisbon, Portugal as Fernando Martins de Bulhões to a wealthy family, and died in Padua, Italy. Today, Saint Anthony of Padua is venerated today as one of the greatest Franciscan saints. Canonized in 1232, he is considered by the Catholic Church to be the patron saint of barren women, lost articles, the poor, and travelers.
Popular Article: Reflection (physics)
Reflection is the change in direction of a wave front at an interface between two dissimilar media so that the wave front returns into the medium from which it originated. Common examples include the reflection of light, sound, and water waves. The reflection of visible light allows us to see objects that do not produce their own light. The reflection of microwaves is useful for radar scanners. The reflection of sound waves in a theater or concert hall enlivens an onstage production. The reflection of seismic waves allows researchers to study the Earth's structure and to prospect for petroleum and other natural resources.
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The first British monarch to live in Buckingham Palace was Queen Victoria (source: Buckingham Palace)
