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During WW2, many famous artworks (e.g. Mona Lisa) were hidden to protect them. Are there any that never resurfaced and could very well be hidden in a grandmother's basement today?

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During WW2, many famous artworks (e.g. Mona Lisa) were hidden to protect them. Are there any that never resurfaced and could very well be hidden in a grandmother's basement today?	4382
Wikipedia says King George II was born on 30 October (Old Style) or 9 November (New Style). What does this even mean? What "style" are we in now?	2