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Touching Viking Ceremony Kicks Off Edinburgh Hogmanay Celebrations

Men dressed as Vikings lead the torchlight procession as it makes its way along Princess Street for the start of the New Year celebrations December 30, 2011 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Thousands of people joined in the torchlight procession, which is followed by the burning of a Viking long ship, to mark the start of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations. (Photo by Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty Images)

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31 Dec 2011 11:10:00,post received 0 comments

Fact Sephora Presents Kat Von D's First Solo Art Show At Sephora Mexico City

Kat Von D attends her first solo art show “New American Beauty” at Sephora Antara store on March 1, 2012 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Victor Chavez/Getty Images For Sephora)

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05 Mar 2012 11:33:00,post received 0 comments

Fact The British Transport Police Prepare for the Olympics With Rail Exercise

Police take part in a role play exercise as they clear a protest on top of a train during training in Oxenhope, England

Police take part in a role play exercise as they clear a protest on top of a train during training on March 6, 2012 in Oxenhope, England. A new team of specialist officers set up to deal with searches and policing at a height, such as on top of a train, undergo training exercise in Oxenhope, West Yorkshire. (Photo by Bethany Clarke/Getty Images)

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07 Mar 2012 12:02:00,post received 0 comments

Educative What bonuses you can get if you plan to play slots online

The same way as their real life counterparts, online casinos try to attract new players and maintain their existing player base by offering fair games, good conditions and solid bonuses and promotions. While offline establishments have the advantage of being able to offer a free meal or drink, vouchers and other gifts to their players, online casinos have only two ways or rewarding their customers: money and free playtime.

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15 Sep 2014 13:35:00,post received 0 comments

Charming Miniature Architecture by Takanori Aiba

The Japanese art of raising bonsai trees is a beautiful way to infuse greenery into indoor spaces. But artist Takanori Aiba takes the art to a new level with his incredibly intricate series of bonsai castles. The Japanese artist carves miniature masterpieces that weave in and out of the miniature trees, creating cohesive architectural marvels that burst forth with life!

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15 Jun 2014 12:38:00,post received 0 comments

Fact Farewell to Philippine Jeepneys

A jeepney waits for departure at Baguio (North Luzon). (Photo by Claudio Sieber/Barcroft Media)

These Filipino icons of ingenuity were originally re-crafted from abandoned US army jeeps after the second world war, and helped to establish a new system of urban transportation. Jeepneys are being phased to help ease city congestion, but the move will also cause unemployment for experienced drivers – and higher fares for commuters. (Photo by Claudio Sieber/Barcroft Media)

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30 May 2019 00:01:00,post received 0 comments

Fact Pictures of the Year 2022, Part 007/163

Santiago Eneme (second left) and his Equatorial Guinea teammates can’t watch during their last 16 penalty shoot-out with Mali, although they did go on to win at Limbe Omnisport Stadium in Limbe, Cameroon on January 26, 2022. (Photo by Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters)

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17 Mar 2023 03:11:00,post received 0 comments

Fact Dresses last Weeks, Part 1/2

American rapper Megan Thee Stallion accepts the best female hip hop artist award at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)

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04 Jul 2021 09:35:00,post received 0 comments