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Its one of the most iconic vignettes in history: three men on camels arriving at a manger bearing gifts of gold frankincense & myrrh. An impossibly bright star is suspended in the vast desert sky above. Its a moment of serenity & grace. A holy night... But what do we really know about the Three Kings of the Nativity? The Bible says little about this enigmatic trio. Not even their names are mentioned. The historical record is vague at best. How doe know that they were three kings from the East? What if they were petty murderous thieves
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Gold - A precious highly conductive metal

star - A giant ball of plasma held together by gravity.

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Safety - prevents damage being caused.

Adventure - an undertaking of an exciting challenge or experience.

Loose - The opposite to tight

LED - Light Emitting Diode. A bulb that is very efficient at producing light. Often small.

Gold - A colour, a type of rich metal. Chemical symbol AU.

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Family - A group of people that live together made up from parents and children.

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