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Detained Children Colla3pse In Court As They Appear In Court For Protesting Against End Bad Governanance In Nigeria
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A minor, who is among 76 persons set to be arraigned by the Nigerian Police Force for participating in the recent EndBadGovernance protest that held across the country, on Friday, November 1, collapsed before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The minor who is barely 15 years old was brought…
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Witchcraft executions.
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England and Wales. Writing in 2018, some 400 years later, it is hard to take some of the accusations made against, usually defenceless, poor, elderly women, seriously. I do not therefore propose to offer any judgement about the validity or fairness of the trials or as to why certain areas…
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Harry Allen – hangman
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Period on Home Office List – 1941-1964. Harry Bernard Allen was born on the 5th of November 1911 at 50 Braithwell Street, Denaby in Yorkshire, but brought up in Ashton under Lyne in Lancashire. He was educated at St Anne’s Roman Catholic School in Burlington Street, in that town. His…
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Pearly Queen and Pearly Prince, London, 1926-1927. Cockney ‘Pearly kings’ (originally costermongers – fruit and vegetable sellers), wore suits covered in mother-of-pearl buttons.
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In 1926-1927, the Pearly Queen and Pearly Prince in London were part of the distinctive Cockney tradition of the Pearly Kings and Queens. Originating from costermongers (fruit and vegetable sellers), these community figures wore elaborate suits adorned with hundreds of mother-of-pearl buttons. This unique tradition began in the late 19th…
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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…