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Al Jumum
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Ilm (Arabic)
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Mid-twentieth century baby boom
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Republic of the Congo
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Oakland Athletics
Season Wins Losses Win% Place Playoffs 2008 75 86. 466 3rd in AL West 2009 75 87. 463 4th in AL West 81 81. 500 2nd in AL West 2011 74 88. 457 3rd in AL West 2012 94 68. 580 1st in AL West Lost ALDS vs. Detroit Tigers, 2 -- 3 2013 96 66. 593 1st in AL West Lost ALDS vs. Detroit Tigers, 2 -- 3 2014 88 74. 543 2nd in AL West Lost ALWC vs. Kansas City Royals, 8 -- 9 2015 68 94. 420 5th in AL West 2016 69 93. 426 5th in AL West 2017 75 87. 463 5th in AL West 10 - Year Record 795 824. 491 -- -- All - Time Record 8,834 9,322. 487 -- --
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Prime Minister of Iraq
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Islam in Pakistan
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What city was the creator of the paintings named after the country Al Ahmadi is located born in?
Al Ahmadi >> country
Kuwait
#1 >> creator
Nabil Kanso
#2 >> place of birth
Beirut