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Incredibly rare watch with historic inscription sells for eye-watering price
A RARE watch with a special place in history has sold for nearly four times its initial estimate following a "ferocious bidding war".The pocket watch
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Unexploded WW2 bombs 'getting more dangerous' due to substance inside
AN explosive substance found inside many bombs used in the first and second world wars is increasingly more likely to explode, according to scientists
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Inside Albert Einstein's life in Norfolk after escaping Nazi Germany
WITH a bounty on his head and Adolf Hitler’s assassins on his trail, Albert Einstein knew he was no longer safe in mainland Europe.All of the brilli
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‘Cursed poem’ about man’s journey in hell ‘dooms anyone who reads it’
SPOOKY rumours surrounding a century-old Japanese poem have resurfaced as a chilling curse supposedly dooms anyone who dares to read it.Tomino's Hell
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Meaning behind the Remembrance Day quote explained
During the 11th month, we remember and honour those who have lost their lives in war.As services and commemorative events take place, many will hear t
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Where you can buy a purple poppy - and what it means
IN November, you'll see many people wearing red poppies, however, you might occasionally see a purple one.Here is the significance behind the purple p
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Any disruption to Armistice Day would be an affront to British values
ARMISTICE Day on November 11 and Remembrance Sunday the following day are dignified national commemorations — among the most solemn days in our cale
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Royal British Legion makes big change to poppies for first time since 1968
RED remembrance poppies which raise £40million a year for Britain’s military veterans have turned green — by going plastic-free.For the first tim
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People are just realising where the phrase 'show your true colours' comes from
PEOPLE are only just finding out where the phrase “show your true colours” comes from.And it’s probably more unsettling than you originally thou