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The Giant Potato This New Zealand Couple Accidentally Grew Turned Out To Not Actually Be A Potato
A few months ago, a couple living in Waikato, New Zealand, dug up what may have been the world’s biggest potato growing in their garden.
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The Prime Ministers Of Poland, Slovenia And Czech Republic Took A Train Into Ukraine To Visit Zelensky
The prime ministers of Poland, Slovenia and the Czech Republic took a long and perilous train ride into Kyiv to visit Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and show their support for the country.
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This Russian State TV Journalist Crashed A Live Show With A “Don’t Believe The Propaganda” Protest Sign
A journalist who worked at one of Russia’s major state-controlled TV stations crashed a live news program to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Ethiopian Men In Military Uniforms Were Seen Burning Civilians To Death And People Want Justice
A video has appeared on social media showing armed men, some dressed in military uniforms, in Ethiopia burning civilians to death in the west of the country, sparking outrage and demands of justice.
Activism
Emma Watson Stood Up Against J. K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Tweets By Saying She’s “Here For *All* Witches”
Actor Emma Watson made a statement in support of trans rights and inclusion while presenting an award at the BAFTA Awards on Sunday Mar. 13.
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This 70-Year-Old Man Egged A French Far-Right Presidential Candidate To Protest His Comments
France’s far-right presidential candidate who was widely criticized for saying children with disabilities should go to “special schools” was smacked across the back of his head with a raw egg by a 70-year-old man.
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This Gay Chilean Couple Has Made History As The First Same-Sex Couple To Get Married In Chile
Javier Silva and Jaime Nazar have become the first same-sex couple to tie the knot in Chile after a law legalizing same-sex marriage went into effect on Thursday Mar. 10.
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The Philippines Has Finally Raised The Age Of Sexual Consent From 12 To 16
The Philippines has officially raised the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16.
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In A First For Egypt, Women Judges Have Presided Over Hearings At The Country’s Top Court
98 women judges have formally taken seats to preside over hearings at Egypt’s top court on Sunday March 6.
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An Ancient “Killing Stone” In Japan Said To Contain An Evil Fox Spirit Has Split In Half
A legendary stone in Japan said to contain an evil fox spirit has split in half.
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