Cold War dream blast silos at Whiteman AFB
In Missouri a joint ceremony sees Russia's defense minister Grachev and U.S. Defense Secretary Perry trigger a ceremonial explosion destroying a former Minuteman silo near Whiteman Air Force Base. They frame it as symbolic progress toward arms reduction under START I.
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Oldest paved canal found near Chephren pyramid in Egypt
Archaeologists report a 4500 year old paved canal near Giza tied to pharaoh Chephren. Zahi Hawass of the Egyptian Antiquities Authority notes limestone lined walls and a tunnel, suggesting rites for burial preparation. About 5 yards have been excavated so far.
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Queen duped by hoax call from Canadian impersonator
Buckingham Palace said Queen Elizabeth II was tricked into a 17 minute on air conversation with radio host Pierre Brassard impersonating the Canadian prime minister. Brassard has duped other celebrities and boasted of the success after a likely Ottawa misstep.
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