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Did you know...
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- ... that the Xbox was originally to be named "DirectX-box", to show the extensive use of DirectX within the console's technology.
- ... that the United States bought Alaska from Russia for $7,200,000 in 1867 (about two cents an acre).
- ... that The Oscars during World War II were made out of plaster because metal was scarce.
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In the news
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- General Motors says goodbye to Pontiac, Hummer, Saturn, and Saab 1
- Segway and General Motors launch joint venture 2
- Somali Pirates Drown With Share of $3M Ransom 3
- Man riding a moped gets sleepy, decides to have a nap. In the middle of the road. 4
- Impatient man makes a bomb threat at hospital in Florida. 5
- Teenager changes name to Captain Fantastic. 6
- Google buys a fighter jet. 7
- Henry Earl is arrested for the 1333rd time. 8
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On this day...
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- 1926 – Magician Harry Houdini dies of gangrene and peritonitis that developed after his appendix ruptured.
- 1940 – Battle of Britain ends – The United Kingdom prevents Germany from invading Great Britain.
- 1941 – Drilling is completed on Mount Rushmore.
- 1967 – Vanilla Ice is born.
- 1986 – The 5th congress of the Communist Party of Sweden is inaugurated.
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