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Breaking News: RIP – 244-year old Encyclopedia Britannica
Posted by: prabirghose

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-07-27 23:01:13 -0700 | odd-news

It is the end of an era. Her Highness the Encyclopedia Britannica, the Grand Old Dame of Knowledge Bank, has breathed her last after nearly two and a half centuries – after 244-years to be precise. Born in Scotland in...
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Posted by: Vicky247

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-04-24 14:45:31 -0700 | odd-news

It is ironical these days that some people are still interested in having old but bizarre thing as a precious collection. Same thing happens for Queen Victoria’s bloomers. The secret garment of her highness was sold for £9,375 ($15,020), wore...
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Posted by: kingston23

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-04-17 13:12:25 -0700 | odd-news

Although it has not yet taken off in the United States, the design of Google TV will be launched in Europe in early 2012. The information was given by Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company, Eric Schmidt...
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Posted by: rsa76

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-11-02 13:54:17 -0700 | odd-news

Prince William and his wife Catherine are planning to return to a quieter life after the excitement of the wedding of April 29 and their recent triumphant tour in Canada and California, according to their news service."Since their marriage, they...
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Breaking News: With 7000 & Counting, World's Most Pierced Woman Weds: Groom Couldn't Be More Different
Posted by: VeronicaS

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-07-27 19:17:05 -0700 | odd-news

June 11, 2011, Edinburgh, Scotland]-----In bizarre news, the world's most pierced woman married her ordinary looking groom in Edinburgh, Scotland. According to The Telegraph, the two couldn't be more different for 46-year-old Elaine Davidson, originally from Brazil, has almost 7000...
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Breaking News: World's most pierced woman weds!
Posted by: SofiaAmbrosia

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-07-27 07:29:54 -0700 | odd-news

If there’s anything such as solid proof that there’s someone for everyone it has to be Ms Elaine Davidson who didn’t compromise her true – pierced – self to be conventional and please others… Especially not to find her man...
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Posted by: ZeeshanBashir

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-11-02 05:51:03 -0700 | odd-news

The Queen has been welcomed on her first visit to the Republic of Ireland by President Mary McAleese. After flying into Baldonnel military airbase, outside Dublin, for the four-day visit, the Queen emerged wearing a symbolic green coat and hat....
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Posted by: anonymous

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-11-02 10:53:16 -0700 | odd-news

Is affable, intelligent and connected as one with the electorate through a refined dose of natural sympathy and populism. "I like Salmond, have energy," said one voter in Edinburgh to exit polling. The Economist, 57 achieved in the regional elections...
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Breaking News: Cold War nuclear bunker for sale in Scotland
Posted by: Rebecca Smith

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-11-02 18:32:57 -0700 | odd-news

A Cold War nuclear bunker in Scotland has been put on the property market by its owners, Comrie Development Trust (CDT). The nuclear bunker is located beneath the rolling Scottish hills of the former Cultybraggan Camp, over a mile south...
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Breaking News: Haggis ban in USA: Scottish challenge the ban
Posted by: anonymous

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-04-22 04:14:44 -0700 | odd-news

23rd January 2011, Scotland. On 25th January 2011 it will be Burns Night. Although this is a Scottish celebration it is enjoyed by many around the world. Some are ex Scottish citizens whilst other just enjoy the excuse to get...
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Breaking News: First Pandas in UK Scotland from China
Posted by: adnansaghir

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-04-04 23:56:03 -0700 | odd-news

The uncommon animals are extremely popular and it has taken more than five years of political dialogues at the eminent level to carry the Chinese that the youthful giant pandas will be well taken care of. The two seven-year-old pandas...
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Breaking News: The Met Office warns more heavy snow in Europe
Posted by: safdarjaved

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-11-02 19:40:11 -0700 | odd-news

The Met office warned in Europe for more heavy snow in England, Edinburgh and Scotland. Dozens of people stayed at Gatwick overnight due to snow and are facing very difficulties. Thousands of people who planned for travelling for Christmas stucked...
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Breaking News: Memorial for a bear that fought in the World War II
Posted by: prabirghose

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-11-02 04:41:56 -0700 | odd-news

Edinburgh is building a $318,000 memorial to honor a brown bear who was deeply involved in the World War II and fought the Nazis – his name ‘Private Wojtek’ which when translated means ‘the happy warrior’. The 500-pound brown bear...
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Breaking News: Isa Blyth, the 106-year-old virgin
Posted by: Pijush Mitra

Edinburgh :: United Kingdom | updated 2012-07-28 00:51:17 -0700 | odd-news

Isa Blyth, the Scottish woman, has recently celebrated her 106th year birthday. Isa, who has always lived in Edinburgh, believes her virginity is the main reason for her longer life. According to Sheena Campbell, 67, Isa’s niece, she never had...
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