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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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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The 10 Greatest British Monarchs in History
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10 Incredible Magic Tricks You Didn't Know You Could Do
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8 Little-Known Wars Rarely Found in History Books
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This Swiss Brown Ox is a Guinness Record Holder
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8 Essential Greek Philosophy Books You Shouldn't Miss
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Wow! Look at the Size of These Massive Fruits & Veggies!
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30 Essential Medical Terms For Bodily Functions
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The Many Calendars of the Modern World - Fascinating!
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I've Never Heard This Amazing Tale From the 2nd World War
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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.
Printing a New Leg for Buttercup - Lovely!
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Behold the Worst Predictions in History!
Not every prediction is true, and some of them, like the ones on this list - miss the mark by a mile!
6 Short Stories to Help You Stay Motivated in Life
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Watch These Old Historical Photos Come Magically to Life
Russian animator Alexey Zakharov has managed to achieve something amazing: he animates old photos and turns them into film. You've got to see this.
The Dark and Fascinating History of the Romanov Family
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I Can’t Get Over These Astonishing Magic Tricks!
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When It Comes to Bad Luck, These Poor Souls Take the Cake!
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