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Ever since Pope Francis has been chosen for office, he has been remarkably busy. And thoughout this busy time, he has again and again impressed us with his gestures of kindness, understanding and the willingness to change some of the attittudes of the catholic church. Small wonder he was chosen by Time Magazine to be their 'Man of the Year'. And as example, here are 12 things that really made us like this pope: |
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This Animal Refuge is a Haven On Earth.
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A Few Facts that Will Make You Grin Today!
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The Remarkable Stories of People Rescuing Helpless Animals
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10 Incredible People You Never Heard Of!
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How 10 Ordinary English Idioms and Phrases Began...
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Ruby Chocolate is More Than Just Its Pretty Pink Color
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A Romantic Heart Beats in This Singing Priest's Chest
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14 Photos That Prove Just How Tough Winter Can Be!
Winter, as these photos undoubtedly show, is one of the toughest times of the year!
How Many of These Extraordinary History Facts Do You Know?
We bet that you didn't learn these history facts at school.
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This is What Happened to the Man Who Didn't Salute Hitler!
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This Famous Speech is Still Amazing Today!
One of the greatest speeches ever made, for the love of freedom, the love of human beings.
These Clever Pictures Illustrate Common GRAMMAR Conundrums
The world of English grammar is a confusing place where words that mean different things may be spelled or pronounced the same... Here are 15 examples
These Words Wouldn’t Exist Without These 10 Famous Authors
Learn of 10 commonly-used English words that were coined by famous authors and philosophers.
These Great Cities Were Once the World's Largest
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Nostalgia: The Unforgettable Commercials of the 60s & 70s!
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Weaponry in the Middle Ages Was Truly Fascinating!
Weapons in the Middle Ages were truly unusual and extraordinary. Some were so remarkable that they sound made up!
The Origins of these 10 Olympic Words is Fascinating
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It's Amazing to Think How Much the Ancient Egyptians Knew
Ancient Egypt was a truly amazing civilization that reached an incredible level of knowledge. Enjoy these 10 examples of how advanced it was.
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This Hilarious Song Perfectly Sums Up My "Efficient" Memory
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6 World Famous Figures Who Kept Their Identity a Secret
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14 Dizzying Optical Illusions That Move and Confuse You
All of these optical illusions are completely static, but your brain will try to convince you otherwise!
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Do you know the origins of these 10 phrases?
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Welcome the balmy summer season with these beautiful warm-weather quotes.
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10 World War I Inventions We Still Use Every Day
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These Huge Hairdos Will Make You Glad It's Not the 1960s!
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The Weird and Wonderful History of Perfume!
Perfume has been around for centuries and this article takes a look at its strange history.
Incredible Story: The 1925 Serum Run to Nom, Alaska
This is the story of the Great Race of Mercy.
Archeologists Are Dumbfounded By These Discoveries
These archelogical sites have been proven to be difficult to explain.
16 Wonderful Japanese Ideas We Should All Start Copying
The Japanese are unique. Their ways seem perfectly designed to help the population live happy fruitful lives. Here are 16 cool Japanese things we should copy.
These Latin Phrases Will Make You Think About Life
Take note of these beautiful and wise Latin phrases and understand their deep meanings.
You Know These 10 Foreign Words Without Even Realizing It
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Time Travel Back to the 19th Century in This Vintage Video
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15 Things That Remind Us of a Time When Life Was Simpler
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Ancient Love Stories: The Most Iconic Historical Romances
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5 Classic Suspense Books That Will Mess with Your Mind
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Watch This Couple Go Through 60 Years of Aging...
This young couple found out with some magical help from talented makeup artists. The results are remarkable, and the ending filled my eyes with tears.
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