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New in the Edited Guide: The Show Must Go Wrong! The Televised Exploits of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society
For this fictional amateur dramatics acting club, in every show the perform anything that can go wrong will go wrong.
Author: Bluebottle
New in the Edited Guide: Ulysses S Grant in a Dress, and a Mexican War Romance
Question: Is it true that US president Ulysses S Grant once performed in Shakespeare's Othello as Desdemona? Answer: Yes and no. He played Desdemona in the rehearsals, but they hired a professional actress before opening night.
Author: Dmitri Gheorgheni
Topical: World Blood Donor Day
14 June each year is World Blood Donor Day
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Seeking out new life and new civilisations has a long tradition with humans because they tend to move around a lot. The enterprise is not without its perils – no matter who makes the first move. This month we're asking for your thoughts on First Contact. What are your opinions on the subject?
June 2021 Create Challenge: First Contact
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- Ulysses S Grant in a Dress, and a Mexican War Romance14th June 2021
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- Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad31st May 2021
- How to Avoid Being Pixie-Led: Tips for Folkloric Hitchhikers26th May 2021
- The Adams Transitional Geomagnetic Event: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Climate Change24th May 2021
- 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency' - the BBC America Television Series24th May 2021
- The Ultimate Marvel Film Guide: 1944-199019th May 2021
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We give people snapshot glimpses of our planet, just by sharing what's out our own windows. Taken all together, it's a pretty interesting view. From ancient near-giraffes to modern insects smaller than coins, we've found a lot of wildlife. Not to mention the vegetation. From North America to Europe to South Africa. It grows, and it's beautiful. Come join us for the show.
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