The News Today on Monday 17th April 2017
• Turkey’s President Tightens Grip
• Cool Jeweler Locks Thief in Vault
• First Female Boston Marathon Runner Returns
• US Loses Patience with North Korea
• Chaplin Lookalikes Set World Record
Quote of the Day
What is better than wisdom? Woman. And what is better than a good woman? Nothing.
Geoffrey Chaucer
Picture of the Day
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It took photographer Bess Hamiti 16 cameras and 62 days to achieve this shot.
On this day in 1397 Geoffrey Chaucer told the Canterbury Tales for the first time at the court of King Richard II, 10 years after the book’s pilgrimage to Canterbury is said to have begun. In 1790, the American statesman Benjamin Franklin (born 1706) died. In 1961 1,400 Cuban exiles landed at the Bay of Pigs to oust leader Fidel Castro.
Turkey’s Leader Erdogan Granted Vast New Powers
Sunday’s Turkish referendum result has given president Erodogan the green light to overhaul the nation’s political system.
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I'm Sending You This Because You're a True Friend...
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Watch 1,000 People Got Their Eyesight Restored
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8 Incredible Historical Predictions that Actually Came True
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8 Creative Musical Instruments Made from Natural Materials
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This is How You Can Tame Your Wandering Brain
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These 14 Photos Are All Remarkable For Different Reasons
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7 Ancient Buildings That Have Survived the Test of Time
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17 Fascinating Facts That You Probably Didn't Know
17 tidbits of information that you probably didn't know and will probably surprise you.
You'll Never Guess How These Optical Illusions Work
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20 Cognitive Biases Ruining Our Decision Making Process
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100 Years of Change: How Old London Compares With the New
The earliest recorded video of London was more than a century ago. Compare it to London today!
This May Be the Most Amazing Watch Ever Created...
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5 Famous Shipwrecks and Their Unbelievable Stories
Some unreal stories about what lies deep below the seas.
Rare Photos Showing What Flying on the Zeppelin Was Like
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7 Life Lessons Taught by Winston Churchill
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The Best of Andrea Bocelli – 5 Memorable Live Performances
It’s time to fall in love with Andrea Bocelli all over again.
Enjoy These Brilliant Documentaries for Free on YouTube
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If You Want a Smile, This Video Will Give it To You!
Watch this video to add some sugar to your day.
Watch: An Emotional Interview With a Dunkirk Veteran
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7 Conspiracy Stories that Turned Out to be True
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This Soulful Cello Performance Will Give You Goosebumps
Sit back and enjoy this amazing cello performance
8 Weird and Wacky Failed Inventions from the Past
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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.
15 of the Best Books for Seniors and Older Adults
Check out our definitive list of amazing books that every senior will enjoy.
From Food to Science - The WORST Misnomers You’ll Find!
Whoever named these objects must have seriously run out of imagination!
I Can't Wait to Try These Exciting Kitchen Inventions
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Inside the Male Psyche: The Silent Fears They Never Share
There are some things that a man never shares with anyone.
25 Incredibly Rare Vintage Pictures You’ll Love to See
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Is There Anyone Luckier Than These Two Close Friends?
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Every Common Phrase Started Somehow...
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Take a Look At These Mind-bending Optical Illusions
Optical illusions are a great ways of showing how the mind can play tricks on you, and the ones you're about to see are no exception.
This Magical Shadow Dance Show Will Leave You in Tears
The most beautiful shadow dance performance.
I Wish They Taught Me These Math Tips at School
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7 of History's Most Outrageous Con Artists
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This Is One of The Most Beautiful Duets I've Ever Seen
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6 Creepy Mysteries the World Never Solved
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