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Picture of the day for August 5, 2016

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Chaco chachalaca (Ortalis canicollis pantanalensis), a bird from Brazil, known for making lots of noise when in a group. To celebrate the opening of the Olympic Games in Rio.

The First Food Stall Cook To Receive A Michelin Star

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The First Food Stall Cook To Receive A Michelin Star Chan Hon Meng dropped out of school at age 15. Eventually he started his own business, a food stall. Now, that food stall is recognized as one of the finest food establishments in the world. August 4, 2016 at 06:46PM

Article of the day for August 5, 2016

The Article of the day for August 5, 2016 is Harry Trott . Harry Trott (1866–1917) was an Australian cricketer who played 24 Test matches as an all-rounder between 1888 and 1898. Trott was a versatile batsman, spin bowler and fielder. As a captain, he was assertive, respected by teammates and opponents alike and quick to spot a weakness in opponents. Trott made his Test debut in 1888 and toured England four times; on his last tour, he was elected captain by his team-mates. England won the series and retained The Ashes, but Trott's captaincy was praised by the likes of Ranjitsinhji and Wisden. In the return series in Australia, Trott led his side to victory, regaining The Ashes in a win credited as aiding the federation of the Australian colonies. A mysterious illness in 1898 abruptly ended Trott's Test career. After more than a year in Kew Asylum, he recovered and returned to first-class cricket for nearly 10 years. After retirement from cricket Trott served as a selector for ...

The First Food Stall Cook To Receive A Michelin Star

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The First Food Stall Cook To Receive A Michelin Star

Article of the day for August 5, 2016

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Article of the day is Harry Trott. Check it out: http://ift.tt/1oWeX6W

Picture of the day for August 5, 2016

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Picture of the day on August 5, 2016: Chaco chachalaca (Ortalis canicollis pantanalensis), a bird from Brazil, known for making lots of noise when in a group. To celebrate the opening of the Olympic Games in Rio

Gaps in Melania Trump's immigration story raise questions

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Gaps in Melania Trump's immigration story raise questions

Gaps in Melania Trump's immigration story raise questions

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Gaps in Melania Trump's immigration story raise questions A racy photo shoot is prompting fresh scrutiny of the would-be first lady's early visits to the United States.

only game in town: Word of the day for August 5, 2016

only game in town , n : (idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) The only opportunity, activity, or resource available. The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, begins today.

only game in town: Word of the day for August 5, 2016

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Word of the day is only game in town : (idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) The only opportunity, activity, or resource available. The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, begins today.