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Frank Laubach: Teaching the World to Read
In 1927, three out of every five humans on Earth were illiterate. The simple act of teaching them to read could give them the power to change their world. All they needed was a volunteer with a few skills and a ton of passion. He showed up.
Author: Dmitri Gheorgheni
The Ultimate Marvel Film Guide: 2005-2009
By 2005 it was apparent that with the right story and right appeal, a successful film based on Marvel comic book characters could make millions.
Author: Bluebottle
Topical: World Voice Day
World Voice Day celebrates the importance of the voice. It takes place on 16 April each year.
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- Frank Laubach: Teaching the World to Read16th April 2018
- The Ultimate Marvel Film Guide: 2005-200916th April 2018
- Brading Roman Villa, Isle of Wight, UK10th April 2018
- The Ultimate Pixar Animated Film Guide: 1995-199910th April 2018
- Animated Asterix Films: 'Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods'10th April 2018
- Death by Slow Cooker: Possibility, or Sales Gimmick? With Recipes17th April 2018
- Domfront, Lower Normandy, France2nd April 2018
- The Hammond/Leslie Feud: A Musical Fight with Organ Accompaniment2nd April 2018
- Astronauts and Cosmonauts - the Roll of Honour9th April 2018
- A Material Culture of Journalism: From Poking Clay to Poking Pixels26th March 2018
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The Post
As usual, there's so much to read and enjoy in this week's number of the h2g2 Post that we can't show it all on the front page. You'll just have to delve into it to find all the amazing photos, intriguing puzzles, thoughtful reflections, and funny jokes and anecdotes contained herein. There are pictures you won't believe, and stories that will take your imagination on fantastic voyages. Try the visual quizzes, and help caption the wonders in this wild Post issue.
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