The News Today on Thursday 13th April 2017
• Sevilla Sees Spectacular Easter Celebrations
• Australian Senator Calls for Easter Egg Boycott
• ‘Gangsta Gardener’ Provides Neighbors with Fresh Food
• Deal Leads to Evacuations in Syria
• Taiwan the First Asian Country to Ban Dog & Cat Meat
Quote of the Day
“Honesty is the first chapter in the book wisdom.”
- Thomas Jefferson
Picture of the Day
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On this day in 1742, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah was performed for the first time in New Music Hall, Dublin. In 1743 the former U.S. president Thomas Jefferson was born. And in 1997 Tiger Woods became the youngest golfer to win the Masters, aged just 21.
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INTERACTIVE: Click on the Colorful Birds to See Them!
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The World News Headlines Today, April 17th, 2017
Turkey’s President Tightens Grip - Jeweler Locks Thief in Vault - First Female Boston Runner - US and North Korea Crisis - Chaplin Lookalikes Set World Record
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Nostalgic Collection: Click to See the Historical Photos!
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Why You Might Want to Consider Switching to a Futon Bed
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A Few Beautiful Thoughts About True Friendship...
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20 Mind-Boggling Food Facts to Nourish the Mind
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10 Incredible Magic Tricks You Didn't Know You Could Do
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In the West, We Have Much to Learn From the East...
Eastern philosophy is vastly different to Western philosophy, and we all have much to learn from the schools of thought from that part of the world.
Beware of Ordering These (Potentially) Fake Foods
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English Really Needs a Translation for These Foreign Words
With so many words in the English vocabulary, we still as yet have to come up with a word to describe how we'd feel in these instances.
Looking for a New Hobby? Learn How to Crochet
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25 Incredibly Rare Vintage Pictures You’ll Love to See
It’s time to travel back in time and enjoy some fascinating historical pictures.
18 Unlikely But True Facts That Will Get You Thinking
The saying truth is stranger than fiction is all too true when you read these incredible facts. #2 had me grabbing for my calculator.
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.
Her Mom With Alzheimer's Didn't Recognize Her, Until...
A loving daughter experiences a moment she thought she'd never have again.
Cousteau: The Man Who Revolutionized Diving Forever
The life and works of Jacques-Cousteau, a man who single-handedly revolutionized diving technology and research
The Mandela Effect: When Everyone Misremembers History
The Mandela Effect is a strange phenomenon, where large amounts of people seem to remember things differently.
20 Things Most People Think Are the Same, But Aren't!
These words are often mistaken for synonyms, but in reality they are nothing of the sort, because they refer to different things. Learn about 20 of them.,
Museum of the Weird: 15 Fascinating Finds
Historical artifacts don't get weirder than this.
17 Inventive Wedding Invitations No One Would Say No To
Some wedding invitations are pretty bland, but not these genius creations. Here are 17 invitations that no one would ever turn down.
The USA 110 Years Ago... What Was It LIKE?
We take so much for granted in the modern world. Read through these astonishing facts and realize just how different life was in the US back in 1910.
Wrapping Up the Major Events of 2022 in a 7-Minute Video
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Meet the Genius Who Recorded Humanity's First Sound
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12 Accurate Facts That Sounds TOO Weird to Believe
With authentic facts like these, who needs fiction?
The Epic Battle of Stalingrad Comes to Life
One of the most epic battles in history, and the biggest of WWII comes to life and explored in this in-depth video.
20 Cognitive Biases Ruining Our Decision Making Process
If you find it hard to make a decision, these cognitive stumbling blocks could be what's affecting your behavior.
You Won’t Find Maps Like These in Geography Textbooks!
Explore this collection of 20 new and updated maps on a variety of fascinating subjects!
5 Assassinations of World Leaders that Shook the World
Read through these five infamous assassinations of world leader shook the world.
14 Nostalgic Pics to Take You Back to the Good Ol’ Days
These photos will instantly trigger your nostalgia.
Historical Window: Looking at Women Workers in WWI
Women made a significant contribution to the Allied effort during both World Wars. Take a look as these fascinating photos of women at work during WWI.
You Won't Believe What This Man Builds Single Handedly
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Life Has Changed a Lot Since These Photos Were Taken
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Do You Remember the Things that Defined the 1950s?
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Pivotal Historical Scenes Frozen in the Frame of a Moment
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How Companies Deceive Us All - 20 Pictures
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What Would YOU Do In This Situation?
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10 Difficult Words in English Everyone Should Know
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