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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3D Printing Bones - Is It Possible?
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Funny News Bloopers: From Curious Monkeys to Angry Pigs
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The Ancient Maya - Cutting-Edge Tech Reveals Shocking News
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COVID-19 Breakthrough - LED Lights Eradicate the Virus
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Do You Know The Origins of These Common Phrases?
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7 Stories of Incredible Selflessness That Saved Lives
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How Far Back in Time Could You Go and Still Understand English?
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These 10 Children Already Made Outstanding Achievements
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20 Maps and Charts That Explain the World in Unique Ways
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These Vintage Photos are Both Funny & Bizarre!
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God Thought Long & Hard Before Creating the Dog...
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13 Commercials So Brilliant That You Have to Applaud
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1967 Classic: Tommy James and The Shondells Live
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Who Were the Old West's Most Infamous Lawmen? Find Out.
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20 Things Most People Think Are the Same, But Aren't!
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20 Unforgettable Last Words Spoken By Famous People
There’s something poignaant about reading famous last words.
Give a Little Love to Get a Little Love - Wonderful!
The purpose of this terrific and touching video is to remind us, that when we do good deeds, as small as they may be, we aren't just doing it for the person. We aren't even doing it only for ourselves. We also do it so the world will become just a li
These American History “Facts” Are Actually False
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How Are Men and Women Different? A Few Good Examples
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17 Extremely Dangerous Foods That Could Kill You!
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Life in Japan is so Interesting! Want to Know About It?
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These Facts Sound Made Up, But Are Totally Real!
These weird facts may sound completely fake, but we can prove that they’re actually real.
Dance Styles in the 1920 Were So Much FUN!
Enjoy this delightful clip from the movie ‘Don't Knock the Rock’, which shows some groove dance moves from the 1920s.
Untamed Spirits: Tales of Legendary Mountain Men!
Not many know about these iconic men of the mountains.
Full Documentary: Genghis Khan's Legendary Mongol Empire
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Watch: An Emotional Interview With a Dunkirk Veteran
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15 People Who Have the STRANGEST Hobbies
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Dancing With Dogs is So Much Better Than Regular Dancing...
These top contestants will wiggle, jump and roll their way into your hearts!
13 People Who Proved that Age is Nothing But a Number
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18 Fun Facts You Likely Never Heard of Cutely Illustrated
Don't the cute exterior of these illustrations deceive you. This is a real treasure trove of fascinating facts about the world we live in
14 Photos That Prove Just How Tough Winter Can Be!
Winter, as these photos undoubtedly show, is one of the toughest times of the year!
Do You Remember the Moments That Defined the 1960s?
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Nostalgic Collection: Click to See the Historical Photos!
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20 Cognitive Biases Ruining Our Decision Making Process
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From Food to Science - The WORST Misnomers You’ll Find!
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Learn Something New Today with These 10 Intriguing Tidbits...
These random facts will make you think twice about a couple of things - and some will certainly be hard to believe.
The Incredible Story of a Boy Surviving 49 Days at Sea!
This Indonesian teenager managed to survive almost 50 days at sea while adrift in a floating wooden hut. Learn all about his amazing story here.
This Man Will Teach You to Speak So You Are Always Heard
Julian Treasure is a sound expert who has been researching human speech and the psychology behind it and is now sharing his findings, teaching people how to speak so that others will listen.
8 Historical Coincidences That are Too Bizarre to Be Fake
Throughout history, there were many events that could only occur due to incredible coincidences. Here are 8 of history weirdest coincidences, these stories sound stranger than fiction.
Rare Celebrity Pics from the '90s You Haven't Seen Before
These celebrity photos from the 1990s will make you nostalgic.
This is What Happened to the Man Who Didn't Salute Hitler!
Nearly eight decades have passed since a camera captured the moment a man refused to give Hitler a Nazi salute. Here's what happened to him.
Can You Guess the Meaning of These 20 Common Surnames?
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