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Get irrational: 3.14 things to do on Pi Day
March 14 is Pi Day, which celebrates the mathematical constant measuring the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter (beginning with 3.14). Pi Day is celebrated internationally, and in 2009 it was decreed an official holiday by the US House of Representatives. Here are 3.14 ways to celebrate.
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J.R.R. Tolkien: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 memorable quotes on life by the author of the popular "Lord of the Rings" series.
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C. S. Lewis: 10 quotes on his birthday
Here are 10 quotes to mark the birthday of C.S. Lewis, author of the beloved children's series "The Chronicles of Narnia."
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London 2012 Olympics: 5 best venues
The sports are the centerpiece of the London 2012 Olympics, but where they take place has been a big part of the spirit of the Games. Here are five of London's best and loudest venues.
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Mother's Day: 10 great books for Mom
You've probably already done the classics – try these 10 books for a gift this Mother's Day.
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Will Dan Brown's 'Inferno' be heavenly for Dante and Florence?
Some scholars welcome the attention that 'The Da Vinci Code' author's latest novel will likely bring to famed Florentine poet Dante – but others warn that Mr. Brown's conspiracies come with a price.
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Ricin case against Everett Dutschke tightens
Ricin was found in the former martial arts studio of Everett Dutschke, charged with sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and other public officials. Ricin was also found on a dust mask and other items he threw in the trash.
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Ricin suspect's home is 'uninhabitable' after FBI search, lawsuit alleges
Charges against Kevin Curtis for mailing ricin-poisoned letters have been dropped, but investigators searching for ricin wreaked havoc at his house, says his lawyer, leaving his home unlivable. The lawsuit seeks damages to cover temporary housing, the destroyed and damaged property, and legal fees.
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FBI arrests Mississippi man in ricin letters (+video)
Everett Dutschke was arrested early Saturday morning; he has connections to a judge who was targeted as well as to a former suspect in the case.
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Ricin suspect's lawyer says feds have little evidence
The lawyer for Paul Kevin Curtis, the Mississippi man accused of mailing ricin-laced letters to the president and a senator, says the government cannot prove he had ricin in his possession.
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Global News Blog Britain bids farewell to Thatcher's funeral, debates her controversial legacy
Even former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's funeral was the subject of hot debate. The conservative powerhouse was loved and reviled by Britons.
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Thatcher, Britain's first female PM, leaves a mixed legacy on women
Though no feminist, and indeed largely opposed to promoting women even in her own party, Margaret Thatcher nonetheless set a new high-water mark for women in British politics.
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Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, transformed Britain
For admirers, Margaret Thatcher was a savior who rescued Britain from ruin and laid the groundwork for an extraordinary economic renaissance. For critics, she was a heartless tyrant who ushered in an era of greed that kicked the weak out onto the streets and let the rich become filthy rich.
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Stir It Up! Saint Patrick's Day Irish stew
High-quality lamb makes all the difference in this stew. Bacon adds a smokey saltiness, and peppery parsnips, sweet carrots, and potatoes compliment the other flavors nicely.
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Get irrational: 3.14 things to do on Pi Day
March 14 is Pi Day, which celebrates the mathematical constant measuring the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter (beginning with 3.14). Pi Day is celebrated internationally, and in 2009 it was decreed an official holiday by the US House of Representatives. Here are 3.14 ways to celebrate.
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'Thx,' 'tweetable,' 'dumbphone' now in Oxford Dictionary
More hi-tech words have found their way into Oxford Dictionary's online English version, and some of them couldn't be shorter.
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The man who would be Italy's next prime minister: Pier Luigi Bersani
Despite letting Silvio Berlusconi edge to within a few points in the polls, Mr. Bersani's Democratic Party still looks to be the favorite to win Italy's elections next Sunday and Monday. But who is he?
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'56 Up' is a telling human saga
'56 Up' checks in on the now-adults who were first captured on film at age 7 in 'Seven Up.'
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Declaring His Genius
In his 1882 lecture tour of the US and Canada, Irish wit Oscar Wilde let his clothing and set design do half the work.
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J.R.R. Tolkien: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 memorable quotes on life by the author of the popular "Lord of the Rings" series.
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'Socialism' and 'Capitalism' named 'most looked-up' words of 2012 (+video)
Merriam-Webster dictionary announced Wednesday morning for the first time the pair 'Socialism' and 'Capitalism' has been named as words of the year. Also mentioned, 'malarkey' as used by Vice President Joe Biden during a tangle at a debate with Mitt Romney running mate Paul Ryan.
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C. S. Lewis: 10 quotes on his birthday
Here are 10 quotes to mark the birthday of C.S. Lewis, author of the beloved children's series "The Chronicles of Narnia."
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'Bigfoot' is part human, claims study based on purported Sasquatch DNA
Because the Texas veterinarian has released no information at all about her findings (nor have they been examined by outside experts), it's impossible to evaluate the validity of her conclusions.
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Chapter & Verse Oxford American Dictionary's word of the year: 'GIF'
The word 'GIF,' which has been ever-present in pop culture, beat out other terms like 'Eurogeddon' and 'super PAC.'
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Cover Story Is Europe really on the brink?
Europe's biggest crisis in the postwar era is not just about the economy. It's about a search for identity – and a rationale for staying unified.
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Loverly
Any Broadway fan will find Dominic McHugh's story of the life and times of 'My Fair Lady' a fascinating read.
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South Wind
Washington Post critic Michael Dirda weighs in on Norman Douglas' classic "South Wind" a 1917 novel that makes for hilarious and "utterly pagan" beach reading.
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London 2012 Olympics: 5 best venues
The sports are the centerpiece of the London 2012 Olympics, but where they take place has been a big part of the spirit of the Games. Here are five of London's best and loudest venues.
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Forget the Greeks, British ideals undergird the modern Olympics
From rowing to fencing to equestrian to sailing, the London Games represent a return to many sports' roots. More broadly, the Olympic ideal is founded on ideas that emerged in England nearly two centuries ago.
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Why Does the World Exist?
A simple question proves thorny in Jim Holt's new book.
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