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Statue of Liberty reopens to the public
Tourists will today climb to the crown of the Statue of Liberty in New York for the first time since the terrorist attacks of September 11 in 2001.MPG 6 Real-World Driving Styles for the 2007 - 2008 Mercury
A comprehensive list of the real-world, truthful miles per gallon of all the 2007 - 2008 Mercury cars, categorized by year and sub-type, each listed for six different styles of driving.Review: Sex in shades of grey
Science is undermining the notion that there are only two sexes and presenting a broad spectrum – from male to female and everything in between, says the author of Between XX and XY.Katherine Swynford: how a Duke's Mistress isbecame the ancestor of Kings
This article is the incredible tale of how, in an age where rank and virtue were important attributes for a wife, a commoner and mistress became the primary lady in England, and the ancestor of aStuff Talks: The Most Terrifying Comedy Premise Ever
Find out which of your favorite troupes were at Genius Camp. , the Woodstock of online comedy.Money flows into green transport despite recession
Investment in green transport rose in the second quarter of 2009 – bucking a six-month-long downward trendFreshfields hits top spot in legal fees league
Lucrative work on the bailout of the financial sector has helped Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer overtake Clifford Chance to become Britain’s highest grossing law firm.Solar energy emergency - survival hints using solar power
Solar power can be used in many different ways. This hub looks at some ad hoc ways of utilising solar energy in survival situations - specifically, to ensure safe water. Building a solar still is aCracked Round-Up: PATRIOTISM Edition.
Red, White and Round-Up!wonderful buildings in london
There is such a plethora of buildings, museums and other sites to see in London that the choices can become rather over-whelming. I intend to share the magnificance, history and passion of the townUniversal and Moral Values
This is my reflection of minimum moral values.Executions at the Tower of London: death and terror |
The Tower of London hides a bloody history. It was built by the Norman invader, William the Conqueror, to help him hold the important city of London, and has been not only a royal castle, but a placeThe Berlin Airlift
The opening shot of the Cold War, the Berlin blockade and airliftResidential solar energy systems - how to heat water in your home using solar technology
Recent advances in the {technology|design] of solar hot water technology has made it a much more interesting and cost-effective option for people who intend to reduce both their heating bills, hot5 great Easter family activities - inexpensive and fun!
A guide about fantastic and cheap family activities for Easter.English places associated with the Templar Knights
Everyone helped the Templars, from the Pope on down, and their rise was astounding. Their crash 200 years later was horrifyingly dramatic, and the Vatican was forced by the French King into abolishingTen Weird Taxes You Probably Aren't Paying
Do you pay wig powder tax, urine tax, or window tax! Here are 10 weird historical taxes you probably dont have to pay.Summer Means Green Kids!
Looking for green (cheap and eco-friendly) ideas for the children this summer?Postcard Friendship Friday in Porcelain
fans of Victorian should not miss this one. And be sure to take a lunch - you'll be there awhile!Bike Heaven in Empty Slovenian Hydro Pumped Storage Power Plant
Photo: Photos by keki & subtilen. "Surface is very smooth hydroisolation coating, so perfect for riding." A lot of us treehuggers are cyclists, and I bet most of us have a dream place thFor better
‘This is an important victory for love,” says Katrin Radmacher, the beautiful German heiress who last week made legal history when her pre-nuptial agreement was recognised at the Court of Appeal inSaturdays Child
A absorbing site about the writer's family history complete with lots of photographs and details."Diamond Dust" Snow Falls Nightly on Mars
Ice crystals drifting from Martian clouds resemble the glittering precipitation that falls in Earth's Arctic regions during winter, new data show.Statue of Liberty Facts: July 4th Reopening and More
As the Statue of Liberty's crown is readied for reopening this Fourth of July, stock up on intriguing Lady Liberty facts for this weekend's barbecue banter.Men worried about showing their bellies on the beach
Nearly half of men are worried about baring their bellies on the beach research has shown.and who is covered
This post examines how the NHS came into being, how it operates, who pays for it and how, and who is entitled to NHS medicine and coverage.A patient's experience of the National Health Service in England
This article looks at how the National Health Service practically operates in the United Kingdom - specifically in England, from a patient's viewpointPICTURES: World Wonders Added to UN Heritage List
The Tower of Hercules, a sacred mountain, and royal tombs are among the sites recognized for their universal value to humanity during a 2009 World Heritage Committee session.Lavender essential oils and health benefits
Currently lavender is a popular and valuable aromatherapy oil, with many varying uses. This post sets out some of the health advantages of using Lavandula angustifolia at home.What of the great British sex scandal?
Our politicians would have to hit long-lost form to match the ardent poetry of a cheating US governor. The British may have mixed feelings about the achievements of Mark Sanford, the pious, married
