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10 Best Radiohead Songs

10 Best Radiohead Songs

Radiohead, often considered one of the greatest rock bands of all time (if not the most innovative), has offered its unique blend of alternative rock for over one quarter of a century. The band began in the mid 1980s within Abingdon, Oxfordshire all members were enrolled in the Abingdon School...

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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Black Parents Have "Extraordinary" White Baby

Black parents have "extraordinary" white baby.  Ben and Angela of Woolwich, South Londen, both of African American heritage gave birth to a beautiful, curly haired blonde baby girl named Nmachi which means "Beauty of God" in Nigerian.  Nmachi made her debut after a csearean section in...

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What Is a Rhodes Scholar?

Every year, the Rhodes Foundation gives away 90 Rhodes Scholarships. Recipients—called Rhodes Scholars—have the great opportunity to study in the prestigious Oxford University, located in England. Benefits include full payment of tuition, a generous stipend, and the opportunity to get additional...

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Mastiff Dog Breed

This is a very old dog breed believed to have been in existence as far back as 3000 BC. The English Mastiff is a large breed that originated in Britain. There are several theories about where the name came from – some claim that it was from the Anglo-saxon word “masty” which means powerful; the...

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Who Is Benazir Bhutto?

Born in 1953 in Karachi, Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto was the first female leader of a Muslim state in 1988. At 16, Benazir Bhutto attended Harvard University where she attained a degree in Comparative Government. At 20 she moved to Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford where she studied Philosophy,...

15 Ridiculous, Yet Politically Correct Moments

15 Ridiculous, Yet Politically Correct Moments

Political Correctness: the Oxford American Dictionary defines it as "the avoidance... of forms of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, marginalize, or insult groups of people." Okay, we can get behind that. But what does it actually mean in reality?

The 15 Smartest and Dumbest Presidents of the United States

The 15 Smartest and Dumbest Presidents of the United States

Universally and instantly recognizable, the President of the United States – the heads of state and government of the world’s largest superpower, the commander–in-chief of the US Armed Forces, the omnipotent and oft-termed “Leader of the Free World” – requires no long-winded or flowery introduction. What does require clarification, however, are the notions of “smartness” and “dumbness”.

10 Books Guaranteed to Change Your Life

10 Books Guaranteed to Change Your Life

Books are a great source of inspiration, knowledge, and truth as one encounters the every day experiences of modern times. Though life isn't always what it seems and is frequently, many books can provide insight and perspective as we travel along the journey. Here are 10 Books Guaranteed To Change...

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80% of English Men Will Be Fat by 2010, Study Predicts

Reseachers in England predict that over 80% of men and nearly 70% of women will be overweight by the year 2020 per results of the National Heart Forum's health survey. The study predicts that 41 percent of men from ages 20 to 65 will be obese and 40 % will be overweight. Among women, the research...