The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag

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The war of 1812–1815 was a bloody confrontation that tore through the American frontier, the British colonies of Upper and Lower Canada, and parts of the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico. The conflict saw British, American, and First Nations forces clash, and in the process, shape the future of North American history. Carl Benn explains what led to America's decision to take up arms against Great Britain and assesses the three terrible years of fighting that followed on land and sea, where battles such as Lake Erie and Lake Champlain launched American naval traditions. Bake Off winner Matty Edgell's rise to the top: How PE teacher went from 'underdog' to stealing the show and earning himself a legion of female fans Henry said they have 'lots of plans' for their time together now they've left the house, including a trip to Venice, and 'Lego and wine nights.' Dr Worrall explains how Germany’s second city was an industrial centre of immense proportions and proved a consistent target for Bomber Command throughout the entire war from May 1940 to April 1945. It was home to oil refineries, U-boat pens, and ship-building and submarine-building yards, all sustained by a large industrial workforce. He outlines how Bomber Command evolved tactically and technically throughout the war, and how the Luftwaffe’s defensive capabilities would do likewise. I'm A Celebrity's Nigel Farage and Nella Rose have another tense exchange over 'cultural appropriation' as YouTuber brands ex-UKIP leader 'ignorant'

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Specially commissioned artworks bring to life in vivid detail the Battle of Nanshan Hill, the Japanese assault on the Wantai Heights, and the bombardments of the Russian forts. Maps and diagrams explore the strategic situation and tactical progress of the fighting in step-by-step detail, and over 60 period photographs reveal the appearance and weaponry of the opposing forces and the terrain around Port Arthur. Coco: Ernesto de la Cruz is not Miguel's great-great grandfather and only became a musician after poisoning Héctor and stealing his music. Héctor is the true great-great-grandfather. Arlo the Alligator Boy: Ansel Beauregard, the biological father of half-alligator boy Arlo Beauregard, is a Half-Human Hybrid just like him — a bird-man, and had forsaken him at birth because he was bullied by his appearance as a child and disguised himself as a normal person to blend into society, and feared his alligator son would expose him. Great British Bake Off fans slam result after 'most marketable' contestant Matty wins as they claim Josh was robbed of being named champion

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If you're set up for this but it's then subverted by not revealing it, it's The Un-Reveal. When made too obvious ahead of time, it's The Un-Twist, a Captain Obvious Reveal, or an Obvious Judas (depending on how it happens). If it comes out of nowhere, it's an Ass Pull and/or a case of The Dog Was the Mastermind. If the thing revealed is named in the title, then it's The Namesake. If a Driving Question is involved, this is where it's finally put to rest. If it happens in the first episode of a series, it's probably a First-Episode Twist. Can overlap with Remembered Too Late, Wham Episode and Wham Line. The Yom Kippur War, or October War of 1973 was perhaps the most intensive and savage air war in history. It pitted more than 300 Israeli combat aircraft – including modern US-built Phantoms and Skyhawks – against nearly 1,000 advanced Soviet-built jets from Egypt, Iraq, Libya, and Syria. During a war lasting 19 days, each side flew an average of more than 1,000 sorties per day, and both sides lost around one-third of their aircraft. Love Island's Gemma Owen SPLITS from boxer Prince Naseem Hamed's son Aadam as star confirms she's single again: 'I'm not in a relationship'In the sense of first-time showing of a character, a reveal is similar to, but usually not the same as, the opening shot or Establishing shot that gives the location or context of a new scene.