March 13th, 2017: Today's News Headlines
• US, Germany Relations Set to Be Tested
• American Cocker Spaniel Crowned Top Dog at Crufts
• Bus Plows into Parade in Haiti, Killing 38
• Landslide Victories Foreshadow India’s Radical Reform
• 60 Elephants enjoy a Special Fruit Buffet
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On This Day
On March 13th 1781, William Herschel spots a “comet” in the night sky, though he had in fact discovered the planet Uranus. In a curious accident of history, on the same day in 1930 Clyde Tombaugh of the Lowell Observatory announced that Pluto had also been discovered. Though recently scientists have debated whether Pluto can really be considered a planet since it is surrounded by other objects of a similar bulk.
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13 of Napoleon Bonaparte's Most Famous Quotes
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These Victorian Era Facts Are Instantly Fascinating
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The 10 Greatest British Monarchs in History
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if you're in need of a binge-worthy series and haven't explored these recommendations yet, prepare to be captivated.
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8 Incredible Historical Predictions that Actually Came True
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Check Out These Rare and Fascinating Antonyms!
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'What a Wonderful World' Like You've Never Heard Before!
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Watch These Old Historical Photos Come Magically to Life
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An In-Depth Look Into Who Princess Diana Truly Was...
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