This day in history: Did you know...

Sunday, 16 November 2014

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... that when Confucius learned that his disciple Zilu (pictured) had been pickled, he ordered that all the pickle in his house be thrown away?
... that Etal Castle, located near the Anglo-Scottish border, lost its military value after the Union of the Crowns in 1603?
... that stele 14, erected by Yo'nal Ahk III, is considered one of the finest examples of niche stelae?
... that during the Korean War, No. 391 Squadron RAAF ran a "Transit Hotel" that accommodated business people and entertainers, as well as military personnel?
... that Secretary of State-elect of Rhode Island Nellie Gorbea is the first Hispanic to win statewide office in New England?
... that Arvo Pärt began his choral composition Da pacem Domine (Give peace, Lord) two days after the 2004 Madrid train bombings?
... that U.S. Air Force tanker pilots were struck dumb when they radioed in to speak with a United Arab Emirates mission during air refueling and heard a female voiceanswer?

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