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remembrance: Word of the day for September 11, 2016

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Word of the day is remembrance : The act of remembering; a holding in mind, or bringing to mind; recollection. The state of being remembered, or held in mind; memory, recollection. Something remembered; a person or thing kept in memory. That which serves to keep in or bring to mind; a memento, a memorial, a souvenir, a token; a memorandum or note of something to be remembered. The power of remembering; the reach of personal knowledge; the period over which one's memory extends. (obsolete) Something to be remembered; an admonition, counsel, instruction. The September 11 attacks took place 15 years ago on this day in 2001.

When pro wrestling came to North Korea, and a dive turned deadly.

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When pro wrestling came to North Korea, and a dive turned deadly. Digg Editions gets you the most out of the internet with top news and the most interesting stories handpicked by our editors

Article of the day for September 11, 2016

The Article of the day for September 11, 2016 is Banksia coccinea . Banksia coccinea, commonly known as the scarlet banksia, is an erect shrub or small tree in the family Proteaceae. It grows along the southern coast of Western Australia on white or grey sand in shrubland, heath or open woodland. Reaching up to 8 m (26 ft) in height, it is a single-stemmed plant with oblong leaves. The prominent red and white flower spikes appear mainly in the spring. As they age they develop small follicles that store seeds until opened by bushfire. Though widely occurring, it is highly sensitive to dieback and large populations of plants have succumbed to the disease. It was first collected and described by Robert Brown in the early 19th century. The flowers attract nectar- and insect-feeding birds, particularly honeyeaters, and a variety of insects. A popular garden plant and one of the most important Banksia species for the cut flower industry, it is grown commercially in Australia, South...

remembrance: Word of the day for September 11, 2016

remembrance , n : The act of remembering; a holding in mind, or bringing to mind; recollection. The state of being remembered, or held in mind; memory, recollection. Something remembered; a person or thing kept in memory. That which serves to keep in or bring to mind; a memento, a memorial, a souvenir, a token; a memorandum or note of something to be remembered. The power of remembering; the reach of personal knowledge; the period over which one's memory extends. (obsolete) Something to be remembered; an admonition, counsel, instruction. The September 11 attacks took place 15 years ago on this day in 2001.

Picture of the day for September 11, 2016

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Germany, Sigmaringen Castle, view from north..

Article of the day for September 11, 2016

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

When pro wrestling came to North Korea, and a dive turned deadly.

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When pro wrestling came to North Korea, and a dive turned deadly.

Picture of the day for September 11, 2016

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Picture of the day on September 11, 2016: Germany, Sigmaringen Castle, view from north.

How Reche Caldwell Googled his way from the Patriots to prison

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How Reche Caldwell Googled his way from the Patriots to prison

How Reche Caldwell Googled his way from the Patriots to prison

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How Reche Caldwell Googled his way from the Patriots to prison Here’s how Reche Caldwell transitioned from being the best receiver in New England to the worst drug kingpin in Tampa.