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Iceland Volcano and Ash Cause Flight Problems

Iceland's volcano eruption and ash cloud cause massive flight problems. The ash clouds from an eruption of Iceland has canceled dozens of flights, stranded thousands of U.S. passengers, and caused global disruption. More than 100 United States flights destined for the United Kingdom have been...

The 50 Most Influential Christians of All Time

The 50 Most Influential Christians of All Time

Paul of TarsusSaul of Tarsus, a.k.a. Paul the Apostle, Paul of Tarsus [?-65 c.e.] was a Hellenistic Jew and student of Gamaliel the Elder who served as enforcer for the Pharisaic Sanhedrin against the apostate Christian sect following the crucifixion of Jesus. Around 33 c.e. he experienced a dramatic...

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Border Terrier Dog Breed

Claimed as one of the oldest terrier breeds in Great Britain, the Border Terrier originated from the Cheviot Hills near the border of Scotland and Great Britain. It is related to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Bedlington Terrier by ancestry. It is a rather small dog, standing between 11 to 16...

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Actor Mark Lester Says He Is Father of Michael Jackson's Daughter Paris

British child star Mark Lester says he's the father of Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris. "I gave Michael my sperm so that he could have kids - and I believe Paris is my daughter," said Lester. The actor told Britain's News of the World he donated his sperm to Jackson at a London clinic 13 years...

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Prince Harry Now a Millionaire

I'm sure its of little consolation. But Prince Harry who is 3rd in line for the throne of England is now a multimillionaire after becoming eligible to receive his mother's inheritance. Princess Diana passed away roughly 13 years ago in a car accident in Paris. "Britain's Prince Harry turned 25...

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What Is a Pirate?

By definition, a pirate is someone who steals at sea. The pirate emerged as a notorious character as early as the 13th century BC. Pirates terrorized the Aegean Sea, they destroyed ships and plundered villages close to the rivers and seas. Their use of violence increased in the Middle Ages and they...