Forbidden Cities Beyond The Reach Of Visitors
The piece surveys remote sacred sites and regions off limits to outsiders. It notes Lhassa Tibet Mecca Hardwar Kulu Ordam Padshah Jebel Sinjar and Ain Sefin as places where access is restricted or dangerous, detailing harsh entry conditions and religious prohibitions.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Astisntisis
Lhassa
Tibet
Potala
St. Paul's
Europe
Mt. Blanc
R. D. Ringang
London
Mecca
Richard Burton
Hardwar
India
Ganges
Kulu
Himalayas
Ordam Padshah
Chinese Turkestan
Kashgar
Yarkand
Jebel Sinjar
Ain_ Sefin
Sheik Adi
Doris Day on Handsome Men and Plain Lovers
Hollywood reports quote Doris Day saying handsome men lack sex appeal and can be bores while plain men build loyalty and material comfort. She notes some ugly men become magnetic. M Andre Maurois adds ugliness spurs effort and brilliance after viewing England's Portrait Gallery portraits.
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Doris Day
Doris
M. Andre Maurois
National Portrait Gallery
England
Giant frog from Drakensberg carries built in eyeshades
Zoologists in Natal report a newly discovered giant frog over six inches long found in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa. It bears an eye covering above each pupil functioning like sunglasses. The species hides in deep mountain pools, and only a few specimens were captured. Some died and will be preserved in a natural history museum while living specimens are studied for papers on umbrella eyeshades.
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Natal
Drakensberg
South Africa
Natural History
What a Beast and the King of Beasts Debate
The man praises the lion for strength and majesty. The lion sighs at a flea tormenting him, muttering about the annoyance. This playful exchange frames the lion as the king of beasts despite his pestering foe.
Farm accident risks and prevention in Canada urged
An article from Canada's Health and Welfare outlines farm accident risks affecting about 3.5 million people, with 14 to 64 year olds most at risk. Falls and equipment injuries lead, fire is the major hazard, and education via schools and farm groups is urged to reduce rural injuries.
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Canada
Boy Scout
Girl Guide
Telephone Etiquette Slips Aboard Bell Program
The article notes many polite people misuse telephones, shouting or mumbling, slamming receivers, letting calls ring endlessly, and hanging up on wrong numbers, all while unaware of their rudeness. It argues these habits persist despite the Bell Telephone Company's training.
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Bell Telephone Company
The Beginning of the Kingdom A Saul Narrative
A historical look at Saul’s rise as Israel’s king under Samuel, noting his reluctance to accept the role, his anointing by Samuel, and the Spirit of God empowering him. The piece reflects on leadership selection and the later tragedy of Saul alongside a Canadian health protection statistic.
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Samuel
God
Saul
Benjamin
Ramah
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