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You've heard Gioachino Rossini's music, even if you've never heard of him
Gioachino Rossini, the man behind today's frog-themed Google doodle, is perhaps the most famous composer that no one remembers. He may not have the name recognition of a Beethoven or Mozart, but Rossini was a major figure in your childhood – trust us. So, with his 220th birthday landing on Wednesday, here's a look at the five biggest moments when you've heard his music and possibly not realized it.
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Why Gioachino Rossini's music is so funny
Gioachino Rossini, whose leap-day birthday is marked by Google on Wednesday, had a gift for comic timing that would be recognized by today's sitcom writers.
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You've heard Gioachino Rossini's music, even if you've never heard of him
Gioachino Rossini, the man behind today's frog-themed Google doodle, is perhaps the most famous composer that no one remembers. He may not have the name recognition of a Beethoven or Mozart, but Rossini was a major figure in your childhood – trust us. So, with his 220th birthday landing on Wednesday, here's a look at the five biggest moments when you've heard his music and possibly not realized it.
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Across debt-stricken Europe, austerity's bite is felt
From French bankers and Italian politicians to British strikers and the average Greek, everyone in Europe is feeling the cost-cutting brought on by the euro debt crisis.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/29
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Global News Blog
April Fool's? Nope. Muammar Qaddafi really does love Flamenco dancing.
April Fool's Day pranks about Muammar Qaddafi (including that he has been captured) are circulating online. But when it comes to the enigmatic leader, the truth is stranger than fiction.
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Credit rating for Libya now junk
Credit rating agency Fitch lowers Libya's credit rating three nothces.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/04
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 12/21
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Gallery: Top 12 Goals of the Second Week
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'Knight and Day': Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz star as a fugitive couple
'Knight and Day' stars Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise in this high-energy action comedy.
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Africa Monitor
Brazil vs. Ivory Coast: Brazil moves easily into final 16
Brazil soundly beat Ivory Coast 3-1. The victory leaves the African nations struggling to get a team into the next round. But Brazil's Kaká faces a one game suspension.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/11
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Cartier-Bresson: A master's black-and-white world
Cartier-Bresson captured moments and movements of profound social change with an artist's eye. A new exhibition looks at 45 years of his iconic work.
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Pungent pleasure: fish sauce secrets in Vietnam
In Vietnam: Watching (and smelling) the brewing of a favorite fish sauce, nuoc mam.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/19
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