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‘April showers’ – a rainfall scientist explains what they are and why they are becoming more intense
The Conversation via Yahoo Canada News· 3 months agoBrian A Jackson / shutterstock “March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers”, goes the old...
Heath Ledger: the late actor's 10 greatest roles on what would have been his 45th birthday
Evening Standard via Yahoo News· 3 months agoHeath Ledger would have celebrated his 45th birthday on Thursday had he still been alive. Few acting...
What Libraries Risk When They Go Digital
Time via Yahoo Canada News· 4 months agoStudents working on laptop computers at the British Library with the Kings Library in the background, London Credit - Pawel Libera/Getty Images Over the...
The ‘real’ St. Valentine was no patron of love
The Conversation via Yahoo Canada News· 4 months agoValentine’s Day originated as a feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or perhaps two. It took a gruesome path to...
OPINION - The Houthis could inspire a new wave of piracy — and the English Channel makes us uniquely...
Evening Standard via Yahoo Canada News· 5 months ago“Well, we didn’t see that one coming — the Houthis took us all by surprise,” a distinguished former...
Speak Cockney Day: the Cockney rhyming slang you need to know
Evening Standard via Yahoo Canada News· 5 months agoThe unofficial ‘Speak Cockney Day’ is just around the corner, meaning you don’t have much time to...
Culture Re-View: Who was Saint Valentine?
Euronews via Yahoo Canada News· 5 months agoTo mark this famous day in history, we've traced the origins of Saint Valentine and how his name became associated with the romantic holiday we know -...
Valentine's Day history: From pagan origins to endless promotions, with a little love
USA TODAY via Yahoo Canada News· 5 months agoValentine's Day heralds the midpoint of February when couples will exchange flowers and chocolates,...
Fascinating Valentine's Day Trivia Facts You Probably Didn't Know
Woman's Day via Yahoo News· 5 months agoThese fun Valentine's Day trivia facts will make you an expert on the holiday of love. Learn the...
Douglas Blyde's favourite drinks to celebrate with this Valentine's day
Evening Standard via Yahoo Canada News· 5 months agoLike many of life’s celebrations and movements, Valentine’s Day was romanticised by the great writer...