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Did you know that if you have a pacemaker, you can include it in your Will to be donated to a dog in need after you pass away?
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Although pacemakers cannot be used for another human, they can help dogs with heart problems and potentially save their lives. You can arrange for the pacemaker to be sent to a vet of your choice. Many pacemakers are simply thrown away, and dogs may die because people do not know…
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Battle of Balikpapan (1945)
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The Battle of Balikpapan was the concluding stage of Operation Oboe, the campaign to liberate Japanese-held British and Dutch Borneo. The landings took place on 1 July 1945. The Australian 7th Division, composed of the 18th, 21st and 25th Infantry Brigades, with a small number of Netherlands East Indies KNIL troops, made an amphibious landing, codenamed Operation Oboe Two, a few miles north of Balikpapan. The…
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In the late 1800s, the owner of a bar in Idaho stood proudly for a photograph, rifle in hand, embodying the rugged spirit of the American frontier.
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Dressed in the typical attire of the time, with a worn-out vest, sturdy boots, and a broad-brimmed hat, he exuded the toughness and resilience required to operate in a harsh and often lawless environment. The rifle, held with confidence, was not just a symbol of personal protection but also a…
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Muhammad Ali on Rocky Marciano: An Unfiltered Reflection on Two Legends of the Ring
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Muhammad Ali, the self-proclaimed Greatest of All Time, never shied away from speaking his mind, especially when it came to boxing history. Among the many boxers he respected, there was one name he held in particular esteem—Rocky Marciano. In a candid conversation, Ali once remarked, “I truly think Marciano was…
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In 1920, eight-year-old Samuel Reshevsky stunned the chess world by defeating multiple chess masters simultaneously in France, showcasing an extraordinary level of skill and intellect for his age.
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At a time when chess was seen as a game for seasoned adults, Reshevsky’s remarkable talent and strategic prowess set him apart as a prodigy. His victory in simultaneous matches was a rare and impressive feat that would mark the beginning of a lifelong career in competitive chess. Samuel Reshevsky,…
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The sarcophagus of High Priest Wennefer, uncovered in the Saqqara necropolis, is a stunning example of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship.
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Constructed from granite, it measures approximately 4 meters (13 feet) in length and 2 meters (6.5 feet) in width, with an estimated weight of 60 tons. Its monumental size and detailed carvings underscore Wennefer’s significance as High Priest of Ptah, a pivotal religious figure during the New Kingdom. This massive…
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THE DANGER OF FORCING LOVE
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It is dangerous to force yourself on someone or marry someone who does not love you. When there is no love in marriage, the wedding ring becomes a little handcuff and your marriage becomes a prison yard instead of a paradise on earth. A man who does not love a…
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Pepsi was first invented in 1893 as “Brad’s Drink” by Caleb Bradham, who sold the drink at his drugstore in New Bern, North Carolina.
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It was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898, “Pepsi” because it was advertised to relieve dyspepsia (indigestion) and “Cola” referring to the cola flavor. Some have also suggested that “Pepsi” may have been a reference to the drink aiding digestion like the digestive enzyme pepsin, but pepsin itself was never used as…
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In December 1998, near the town of Lapedo, in Leiria, the skeleton of a 25,000-year-old child was discovered.
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A unique find because the bones also revealed that the boy was a hybrid, the son of a Neanderthal and a Homo Sapiens Sapiens. The excavation of the child’s skeleton, who was between four and five years old, continued throughout the winter and revealed a very well-preserved set, despite the…
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I wanted to take off my skin’: Ukrainian women recount rape by Russian soldiers
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The three Russian soldiers arrived at Victoria’s house claiming they needed to seize her cell phone. But they weren’t looking for phones. Victoria, a 42-year-old Ukrainian woman, told ABC News she and another woman, a neighbor, were raped by two of the Russian soldiers occupying her village near Kyiv in…