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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12 Genius Ancient Chinese Inventions We Use to This Today
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This Famous Speech is Still Amazing Today!
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20th Century Slang People Rarely Use Nowadays
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15 Latin Phrases We Use to This Day Without Even Realizing
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7 Mythical Characters Who Actually Existed
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The MOST Shocking False Etymologies in English
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Mark Twain's Tips For a Better Kind of Life...
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Full Documentary: The Real Story of Thanksgiving
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Let's Remember Matthew Perry by His Lovely Quotes
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You'll Never Guess How These Optical Illusions Work
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A House Locked Away for a Century. What Was Found Inside?
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A Fascinating History of Clothing in the Ancient World
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8 Shocking Historical Discoveries of the Last 20 Years
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Amazing! 7 Facts That Have Changed Since Your School Days!
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14 Senior Graduates Prove It’s Never Too Late To Learn
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When Animals Go Rogue: True Tales of Man-Eating Animals
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Is There Anyone Luckier Than These Two Close Friends?
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24 Classic Books That Give You Important Life Lessons
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18 of the Most Incredibly-Timed Photos You'll Ever See
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This Soulful Cello Performance Will Give You Goosebumps
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When Deaf People Hear for the Very First Time...
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You Won't Find These Unusual Facts in An Encyclopedia!
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Incredible Photos of Veterans from the Napoleonic Wars
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These Photos Make Sure We Will Never Forget WW2
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23 Extraordinary Vision Facts That'll Open Your Eyes Wide
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8 Little-Known Wars Rarely Found in History Books
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