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The best places to bag a bargain holiday
Fancy a bargain-basement holiday? You asked for it!
Using hard stats and thousands of travellers’ reports, we reveal some of the cheapest popular destinations in the world,
In this age of austerity, pinching the pennies has become an essential
part of planning our next travel jaunt for most of us. With that in mind
the Post Office has released a survey listing some of the cheapest
popular holiday destinations. But with the help of the good people at
Mercer and Expatistan, we've found a few that are even cheaper.Most Amazing Gun 20 Century
The history begins in the tanks during the First World War and has since developed rapidly as the design and the tactics they use, views on who repeatedly changed. Since the end of World War I tanks gradually became widespread in virtually all countries. And sometimes these steel monsters are truly awful.
America’s Must-See Civil War Sites
America’s Must-See Civil War Sites: Washington, D.C.
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America's Most Incredible National Parks
America's Most Incredible National Parks: Grand Canyon
The sheer size of Arizona’s Grand Canyon can overwhelm the senses: It’s 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide and a mile deep. Upon visiting the area in 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt, an avid outdoorsman, advocated for its protection, saying, “The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it. What you can do is to keep it for your children, your children's children, and for all who come after you, as one of the great sights which every American should see.” Grand Canyon National Park was established on Feb. 26, 1919.Summer 2011 reading picks
Summer
reading picks
You could
squander your summer plowing through a pile of trashy paperbacks. You
could spill iced tea or margaritas on their pages and never mind the
damage. But if summer brings you more than your usual quotient of time
to relax, why not delve into books with a little more meat on their
bones? New 'Stooges' actors caught in costume
If they'd had their way, the Farrelly brothers ("There's Something
About Mary") would have made their dream "Three Stooges" film with their
first choices: Sean Penn as Larry, Jim Carrey as Curly, and Benicio Del
Toro as Moe. It very nearly happened back in 2009, but the casting fell through and the project was put on hold.
National Tap Dance Day
Famous tap dancers
Today is National Tap Dance Day, celebrating an American art form that extended over the last century, from Bill "Bojangles" Robinson to the Irish heritage of Michael Flatley. The day was created in 1989 the same year many of America's tap masters appeared in a cinematic celebration of tap.
The Most World’s Craziest Car
For most people, a car is a
four-wheeled transportation device with a
couple of seats, a steering wheel and some semblance of a body covering
the engine, suspension and other oily bits. Certainly, there's room to
be creative within these confines, but for a certain group ... well,
let's just say they've been thinking outside the box.
Celeb Honeymoon Destinations
Celeb Honeymoon Destinations
Celeb honeymoon destinations.The world was abuzz with
rumors about where royal newlyweds Prince William and Kate Middleton
would honeymoon. Check out these celebrity honeymoon destinations and
see where Kate and William landed after the kiss.
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Milestones of the civil rights movement
Civil Rights Movement Milestones
Civil
Rights Movement Milestones. Fifty years ago this month, a group of
activists called the Freedom Riders rode buses through the South to try
to thwart segregation, but they faced violent consequences. Here’s a
look at those riders and at other pivotal moments in the civil rights
movement.
Contemporary artist Sshoony
Schoony - stage name Hollywood makeup Skunraada Tristan (Tristan Schoonraad), who has worked on films such as John Rambo, Troy, Harry Potter, Saving Private Ryan and Gladiator. Tristan Skunraad was born in London in 1974.
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Miley Cyrus Shows Off Bikini Body
Miley Cyrus hits up the beach in Rio de Janiero, Brazil while on tour in South America.
Soccer player moves like Michael Jackson
Back in December, strange reports from the Milan dressing room emerged about new addition Kevin-Prince Boateng, with his neck tattoos and fiery temper, doing exceptional Michael Jackson routines behind closed doors.
Hit Wedding Movies
Hit wedding movies
Hit wedding movies "Bridesmaids" is the latest in a long line of movies exploring the high-drama depths of the modern-day wedding. "Saturday Night Live" alum Kristen Wiig plays a devoted bridesmaid whose life falls apart as she prepares for the big day of her bride-to-be friend, played by another "SNL" veteran.
Sony PlayStation Network operation
Sony begins partial PlayStation Network operation
Sony began restoring its PlayStation Network service in the United States and Europe on Sunday after shutting down the service almost a month ago due to a massive security breach affecting over 100 million online accounts.
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Famous Explorers
Famous explorers
The anniversary of Lewis and Clark's trailblazing expedition is reason to delve into the history of North American exploration. There's the epic and controversial story of Christopher Columbus as well as lesser-known stories of ill repute, colonial cruelty and peace.
Mexican-American War
Mexican-American War
The United States Congress approved the declaration of war on Mexico 165 years ago today. The battle for land ownership caused political controversy and was a precursor to a war that divided America.
Most & Least Stressful Jobs
Most & Least Stressful Jobs
Saving lives & selling houses can be emotionally taxing. See what else made the list.
Is the stress of your job giving you premature wrinkles? With unemployment still at a high , people are grateful just to be earning a paycheck. A new research study by Career Cast lists the most -- and least -- stressful jobs of 2011. See if your job made the cut and read about some less taxing alternatives.
International battle for tallest LEGO tower
Brazil takes on Chile in attempting to build the world's tallest LEGO tower & in claiming the title wins a few bragging rights for itself.