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DICKENS IS A LITERARY ARCHITECT, NOT A TALETELLER

Arts, Sidebar

I just finished rereading A Tale of Two Cities. It was such a burden at the beginning. Then, all of a sudden, I got the author’s point. I started appreciating the delicate structure of his

KIM CLIJSTERS GIVES A MAN FROM THE PUBLIC A SKIRT AND INVITES HIM FOR A HIT IN THE MIDDLE OF A WIMBLEDON TENNIS MATCH

Sidebar, Sports

KIM CLIJSTERS GIVES A MAN FROM THE PUBLIC A SKIRT AND INVITES HIM FOR A HIT IN THE MIDDLE OF A WIMBLEDON TENNIS MATCH [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z04Oe_GULao[/embedyt]

Giethoorn Village Is the Venice of the Netherlands

Geography
Giethoorn

The village of Giethoorn, in the Netherlands, has no roads and no cars. The residents either walk or take boats through canals. Situated in the northeastern province of Overijssel, it is famous for its waterways and bicycle trails.

A DESPERATE MAN THREATENS A POLICE OFFICER WITH A KNIFE, AND HE RECEIVES A WARM HUG IN RETURN

Misc, Sidebar

A DESPERATE MAN THREATENS A POLICE OFFICER WITH A KNIFE, AND HE RECEIVES A WARM HUG IN RETURN A 45 year-old man entered a police station in Thailand, threatening the officers with a knife. One

KURDISH SNIPER WOMAN ESCAPES BULLET WHILE JOKING CARELESSLY

Politics, Sidebar

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAyxb4zXDTA[/embedyt]

Disturbing Footage of a Russian Man Who Turns His Head 180°

Misc

Alexander is a Russian man who has a very particular talent. He is able to completely turn his head 180°. In this video, French reporters had tried to investigate his case closely. And the result was even more amazing that what they had expected.

A HEARING IMPAIRED IS SURPRISED THAT EVERYBODY ON THE ROAD IS TALKING TO HIM IN SIGN LANGUAGE. HE BURST INTO TEARS WHEN HE DISCOVERED IT WAS A PLANNED SURPRISE

Misc, Sidebar

Muharrem, a Turkish hearing impaired young man, is surprised that everybody on the road is talking to him in sign language. He bursts into tears when he finally finds out that it was a planned

World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) Changes Its Name Because of Its Negative Connotation

Sports

The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) general assembly has decided to change its name to World Taekwondo. The previous one, in use since the establishment of the federation in 1973, has been abandoned for its negative connotation, as it refers to the acronym WTF.

GERMAN WATCHDOG TELLS PARENTS TO DESTROY ‘MY FRIEND CAYLA’ DOLL OVER HACKING AND SPYING FEARS

Politics, Sidebar

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC6s8x5wXj0[/embedyt]

Lord Buckethead Won 131 Votes in 1987 Elections Against Thatcher and 249 in 2017 Against Theresa May

Politics

In the UK elections of June 8th 2017, a man nicknamed Lord Buckethead ran against the Prime Minister Theresa May in Maindenhead. 249 people voted for him. This is not his first election. In 1987, he ran against Margret Thatcher and won 131 votes.

THE BREATHTAKING GLOWWORM CAVES IN NEW ZEALAND

Science, Sidebar

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC41M7RPSec[/embedyt]

AMAZING ARTIST PAINTS SELF-PORTRAIT IN FRONT OF A MIRROR

Arts, Sidebar

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbUT6zd6HpI[/embedyt]

A DRONE VIEW OF THE FORGOTTEN PYRAMIDS OF SUDAN

History, Sidebar

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-Ne4EIkD_g[/embedyt]

THE LAST FUHRER OF THE THIRD REICH SERVED 10 YEARS IN JAIL AND WENT FREE IN 1956

History, Sidebar

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UysCvF8cxRM[/embedyt]

Acquitted After Having Spent 36 Years in Prison for a Crime He Did Not Commit

Politics

On November 24, 2014, Michael Hanline walked out of the Ventura County jail a free man after serving 36 years for a murder he did not commit. The Ventura County District Attorney agreed to reversing Hanline’s conviction. Hanline is the longest wrongful incarceration in California history.

The Wonderful Geometry of the Italian Fortress-Town of Palmanova, the Most Perfectly Shaped Town in the World

History

RARE FOOTAGE OF EXTINCT ANIMALS

Science, Sidebar

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ero0GJWGLQ[/embedyt]

VOLCANO ERUPTS AS SCIENTIST TAKES SELFIE

Science, Sidebar

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61n51C7mcRI[/embedyt]

THE CHILLING MOMENTS WHEN THE ANGRY ROMANIAN CROWDS INTERRUPTED THEIR DICTATOR’S SPEECH, TRIGGERING REVOLUTION

History

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6pvMFfQF50[/embedyt]

Ingenious Land Art Deflects Noise From Amsterdam Airport

Science

Your Cell Phone Is Probably Powered by Child Labor

Politics

A report published by Amnesty International and Afrewatch in 2016 states that the cobalt used to power cell phones and other electronic devices is mined by child laborers in Africa. It also suggests that the major electronics brands are failing to ensure the source of the cobalt used in their devices.

https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/afr62/3183/2016/en/

The Creepy Details Facebook Knows About You

Politics

Frightening Body Knot by Makeup Artist

Sidebar

Paracetamol, a Popular Pain Killer, May Cause Masculinity Inhibition and Flaccid Sex Drive

Science, Sidebar

a new study states that using paracetamol during pregnancy could restrain masculinity and lead to a flaccid sex drive during adult life.

The Case for 32 Hour Work Week

Economics, Sidebar

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