 In
1888, Alfred Nobel's brother Ludvig died, and a French
newspaper accidently published Alfred's obituary instead of
Ludvig's. Nobel's life was summed up with the words, ''Le
marchand de la mort est mort,''which translated into, ''the
merchant of death is dead.'' The obituary went on to say
that Nobel became rich ''by finding ways to kill more people
faster than ever before.'' Nobel was taken aback by the
characterization and wanted to change how he would be
perceived when he was gone. More |
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 "Melania,"
the documentary detailing the 20 days in the first ladys
life before President Donald Trump took office for the
second time last year, is set to beat expectations, earning
$8 million at the box office in its opening weekend, the
best documentary opening in more than a decade. Naturally,
Hollywood critics and insiders suffering from TDS hated it. More |

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You might be surprised to learn
that ancient civilizations like the Sumerians and
Egyptians were already enjoying dairy products thousands
of years ago. Dive into the fascinating history of
butter, exploring its origins in ancient civilizations
and the role it played in shaping their cultures. From
Mesopotamia to Colonial America, and even beyond, butter
has left its mark on societies around the world. More
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 During
the Blitz, St Paul's Cathedral became a national symbol of
survival and resistance. Prime Minister Winston Churchill
declared that it should be saved at all costs. St Paul's
Cathedral, standing proud in the City of London, was a
vulnerable target. Its remarkable survival was due, in no small
part, to the dedication and bravery of some heroic people. More |
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