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11 Facts Behind the Berlin WallNEWThe Berlin Wall became a polarizing symbol of the great divide between ideologies of the East and West. Fifty years ago this June, Robert Kennedy delivered his famous Ich bin ein Berliner speech as a response to that divide that was emerging... Read More.. |
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Words of wisdom from world leaders Inspirational and thought-provoking quotes from five of the world's most influential leaders. ... |
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5 things you might not know about the ParalympicsFrom their humble origins in an English hospital, the Paralympics have grown to become the second... |
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Magazine extract: Uncle Willy and the real great escapeAs compelling as any Hollywood movie, this is an extract from the story behind one of the... |
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The words of ShakespeareShakespeare is undoubtedly the most famous wordsmith in the world. His work to this day... |
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 | The Sphinx of Giza 22The Sphinx of Giza is one of the largest and most recognisable statues in the world. Standing 20 metres high and 72 metres long, the half-man, half-lion colossus of stone was sculpted 4,500 years ago but was almost lost beneath the desert sands of Egypt. |  | 5 Unforgettable Olympic Moments16 The Olympic Games celebrate excellence in sport, and the discipline, courage and sacrifice required to get there. We take a look at five moments from the last 20 years that transcend the track. | The Myths of Early Australian Life11 We dispel popular myths about Australian life in the early 1900s. |  | Why Do We Say That?10 An A to Z guide to the stories behind some everyday words and phrases. |  | The origins of superstitions and lucky charms10 All around the world, many people still believe that the supernatural intervenes in everyday life. Where do these ideas come from? |  | The Hunt for the Unknown Sailor8 Australia suffered its worst naval tragedy in 1941 with the sinking of HMAS Sydney. But did all 645 crew go down with the ship, or did a sole survivor make it to a life raft? One man has spent two years trying to solve the mystery. |  | Wonder Drug: The origins of Aspirin 8 While trying to develop a remedy for his father’s rheumatism, the chemist Felix Hoffmann created one of the world’s most widely used medicines. |  | The History of Reader's Digest8 We take a look at the history of Reader's Digest Magazine, from its birth in the US to its present status as one of Australia's most popular lifestyle magazines |  | 6 things you didn’t know about the Melbourne Cup7 As spring racing fever hits Melbourne, we take a look at the history of the race that stops a nation – the Melbourne Cup, now in its 150th year. | | The words of Shakespeare7 Shakespeare is undoubtedly the most famous wordsmith in the world. His work to this day reaches every corner of the globe and his plays are never out of production. He had a heroic command of the language and our modern tongue is lavishly dappled with words and phrases that are traced directly back to the Bard's pen. Here are seven popular Shakespeare phrases. |
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