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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The Ancient Maya - Cutting-Edge Tech Reveals Shocking News
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How the Stranded Ship in the Suez Canal Was Freed
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A Few Things We Bet You Never Knew About the USA!
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Benjamin Franklin's Wisdom Has Echoed Throughout the Ages
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From Across the Decades, These Photos are Fascinating!
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These Bizarre Weapons Were Invented During World War II
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These Are the Most Famous Swords Ever Forged!
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These Common Words Began as Mistakes - Unbelievable!
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Every Common Phrase Started Somehow...
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How We Came to Play: The Origins of Playground Games
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12 of the Most Fascinating Creatures in Norse Mythology
The world of Norse mythology is full of bizarre mythical creatures. Let’s take a look at the most fascinating ones.
25 Incredibly Rare Vintage Pictures You’ll Love to See
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8 Facts You Learned at School that Are No Longer True!
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WATCH: This Is One Free Gift That Everybody Yearns For
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The Significance of Each Christmas Tree Decoration
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I Just Wanted to Remind You: You're the BEST!
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Find Out How to Live Happier & Healthier With These Hacks
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Meet the 13 Most Influential Japanese Gods and Goddesses
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Dogs Can Teach Us a Lot About Friendship...
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Buried by Time: 10 Little-Known Moments in History
These historical events might not be well-known, but they sure are super interesting.
The Epic Battle of Stalingrad Comes to Life
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Ten Reasons Why Japan's Schools Are Spectacular
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22 Old Photos That Really Make History Come Alive
Looking through these old black and white photos you can really learn a lot about history and the world. These 22 photos generates that mind-blowing spark and teaches you something new.
13 Commercials So Brilliant That You Have to Applaud
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These 18 Bold Predictions Were Actually Proven to Be False
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These Photos Clearly Indicate You're Never Too Old to Love
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The Most Insightful Quotes From the Mind of Albert Einstein
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This Cat Has Broken the Record for the Loudest Purr!
This Cat Has Purred Her Way Into the Record Books!
The Art of War by Sun Tzu: A Beautiful Summary
Sun Tzu's the Art of War is still perhaps the greatest treatise on military strategy ever. This animated short explains the book in under 10 minutes.
This Triple Spiral Domino Is Driving the Internet WILD!
Hevesh5 is a professional domino artist that is tearing the internet apart with this amazing display! I have never seen anything like this!
Got a Problem? Maybe These Funny Fixes Will Inspire You!
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