March 14th, 2017: Today's News Headlines
• Scotland Demands Independence Vote
• New Walking Technology Offered to Wheelchair Users
• 14 Million Americans to Lose Health Insurance?
• ‘Boaty McBoatface’ Sees First Mission
• Jailed Samsung Boss Retains Power
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On This Day
March 14th is known by some as Pi Day, due to the coincidence of the first three digits of the mathematical constant π and calendar date 3/14. Ultimate Pi Day would have been in the year 1592 (3.141592…). Did you know that today is also known as White Day in Korea and Japan? This is the day when females receive romantic gifts from males, since in that part of the world, on Valentine’s Day, it’s males who receive gifts from females.
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These Photos Prove How Strange of a Country South Korea Is
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5 Famous Shipwrecks and Their Unbelievable Stories
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These Archaeological Finds Reveal Incredible Stories
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Here Are 10 Feel-Good News Stories That Deliver a Smile
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Can You Guess the English Word With Over 600 Meanings?
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10 of the Most Spectacular Royal Crowns in the World
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You'll Never Guess How These Optical Illusions Work
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A Few Beautiful Thoughts About True Friendship...
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17 Inventive Wedding Invitations No One Would Say No To
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