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In a quaint village nestled between ancient hills, a young boy named Alex had an insatiable curiosity for history. Every evening, his grandfather, a wise and seasoned historian, would tell him tales of the past. One night, as the fire crackled and shadows danced on the walls, Alex's grandfather shared a particularly intriguing story. "Did you know," his grandfather began, "that Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, wasn’t Egyptian? She was of Macedonian Greek descent. Yet, she embraced Egyptian culture and became one of history's most famous queens." Alex's eyes widened. "Really? That's amazing! What else?" His grandfather chuckled and continued, "During World War II, the British army used an inflatable army of tanks and vehicles to deceive the Germans. They called it Operation Fortitude, and it played a crucial role in the success of D-Day." Alex was captivated by these stories. He learned that the G...