Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a leading writer, printer, political philosopher, politician, Freemason…

Bird rediscovered after four-year absence in California but original owner lets parrot stay with adoptive family

2004 film by Jared Hess

Depression is often referred to as the blues. New research suggests it should actually be called the grays. To someone who is depressed, the world can seem flat or dull. This was long thought to be purely psychological. It turns out, though, that dep...

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Orwell, like thousands around the globe today, struggled with tuberculosis for many years before finally succumbing to the disease

Scientists have found the flipside to being hangry

In 1958, James Hanover Thompson and his friend David Simpson — both African American, both children — were accused of kissing a girl who was white. They were arrested, and taken to jail. Prosecutors sought a stiff penalty — living in reform school until they…

The following is the filmography for American actor, producer, and director Danny DeVito. He has appeared in the films One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Car Wash (1976), Terms of Endearment (1983), Romancing the Stone (1984) and its sequel The Jewel…

With all the fascinating breeds of sheep, it’s tempting to think about bringing one home. So what kind of pets do sheep really make? Just ask Sue Weaver.

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American victim of racial abuse

Japanese companies are paying for employees to attend "crying workshops".

The legendary scientist has died age 76, his family have said.

Dietrich von Choltitz (German pronunciation: [ˈdiːtʁɪç fɔn ˈçɔltɪts]; 9 November 1894 – 5 November 1966) was a German General who served in the Royal Saxon Army during World War I and the German Army during World War II. He is chiefly remembered for his role…

Approximately 30,000 land mines were laid in the Falkland Islands by Argentinian forces following their 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands. Some of the mines were cleared following the successful British operation to retake the islands but following a…

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American biologist

The Royal Scam is the fifth studio album by Steely Dan, originally released by ABC Records in 1976. The album went gold and peaked at #15 on the charts.The Royal Scam features more prominent guitar work than the prior Steely Dan album, Katy Lied, which had…

Jadav Payeng single-handedly turned a barren sandbar in northern India into a lush new forest ecosystem.

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