Staggering Numbers
About 36.5 million Europeans died between 1939 and 1945 from war-related causes, over half of them civilians, some six million of them Jews targeted for extermination by the Third Reich and its accomplices from Vichy to Vilnius. As the late Tony Judt observed in “Postwar,” his magisterial history of Europe since 1945, “No other conflict in recorded history killed so many people in so short a time.”
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Paranormal activity captured on baby monitor
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This recording taken by a baby monitor shows a misty light float over baby Rosie in her crib
AMAZING STORIES
US: Baby born with half his head missing defies odds
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A baby born with missing brain parts and skull has defied all odds and survived to celebrate his first birthday. Diagnosed with a severe brain developmental abnormality, microhydranencephaly, doctors had predicted little chances of the baby's survival.
Born on 27 August 2014, Jaxon Emmett Buell was only given a few days to survive. However he is now miraculously teething and saying his first words.
Jaxon's father, Brandon Buell, celebrated his son's milestone first birthday with his wife Brittany by sharing a note on a Facebook page dedicated to Jaxon.
"Jaxon has already shown how strong, smart, and special he is, accomplishing feats that doctors doubted he'd ever be able to do, shows improvements each and every day, and just reached a miraculous milestone in celebrating his 1st birthday," read the note on the Facebook page.
"His perseverance and strength already shown is why we are calling his inspirational story, 'Jaxon Strong'...Thank you for any and all gifts, support and prayers given to Jaxon and our family. #JaxonStrong."
The couple found out about the abnormality during Brittany's pregnancy and while they had the choice to abort the baby, they decided against terminating the pregnancy.
Weeks before his first birthday, Jaxon reportedly stopped sleeping through the night and upon examination at a children's hospital in Boston, it was revealed that he is suffering with microhydranencephaly.
He is now on new medication that allows him to sleep through the night.
"He's back to smiling at us, always so happy in the morning after he wakes up and takes turns looking at both Mommy's and Daddy's face, seemingly as if he is so excited to start another day," said Brandon Buell, reported NY Daily News.
"We believe the medical world will also benefit from Jaxon's story, from his rare neurological condition, and from his diagnosis, because we are certainly seeing firsthand how much there is still to learn about the human brain."
Meanwhile, social media users have poured in their support using #JaxonStrong.
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A baby born with missing brain parts and skull has defied all odds and survived to celebrate his first birthday. Diagnosed with a severe brain developmental abnormality, microhydranencephaly, doctors had predicted little chances of the baby's survival.
Born on 27 August 2014, Jaxon Emmett Buell was only given a few days to survive. However he is now miraculously teething and saying his first words.
Jaxon's father, Brandon Buell, celebrated his son's milestone first birthday with his wife Brittany by sharing a note on a Facebook page dedicated to Jaxon.
"Jaxon has already shown how strong, smart, and special he is, accomplishing feats that doctors doubted he'd ever be able to do, shows improvements each and every day, and just reached a miraculous milestone in celebrating his 1st birthday," read the note on the Facebook page.
"His perseverance and strength already shown is why we are calling his inspirational story, 'Jaxon Strong'...Thank you for any and all gifts, support and prayers given to Jaxon and our family. #JaxonStrong."
The couple found out about the abnormality during Brittany's pregnancy and while they had the choice to abort the baby, they decided against terminating the pregnancy.
Weeks before his first birthday, Jaxon reportedly stopped sleeping through the night and upon examination at a children's hospital in Boston, it was revealed that he is suffering with microhydranencephaly.
He is now on new medication that allows him to sleep through the night.
"He's back to smiling at us, always so happy in the morning after he wakes up and takes turns looking at both Mommy's and Daddy's face, seemingly as if he is so excited to start another day," said Brandon Buell, reported NY Daily News.
"We believe the medical world will also benefit from Jaxon's story, from his rare neurological condition, and from his diagnosis, because we are certainly seeing firsthand how much there is still to learn about the human brain."
Meanwhile, social media users have poured in their support using #JaxonStrong.
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Identical twins married to identical twins by identical twins
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Guests could be forgiven for thinking they were seeing things at one very special wedding in Kerala, India, this week.
Identical twins Dinker and Dilraj Varikkassery married identical twins Reena and Reema, in a ceremony officiated by identical twins, after a five year search. The boys had been inseparable all through school, university and even their careers (working for the same company) until they were posted to different ends of India.
Afterwards, both men decided they wished to get married and set about finding identical twins – but it wasn’t easy and it took them five years to meet their now-wives, who had had a similar upbringing.
“When we met Reena and Reema, we knew it was them we were looking for all this while. Fortunately, they also had the similar feeling after meeting us,” Dilraj told the Mail Online.
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Guests could be forgiven for thinking they were seeing things at one very special wedding in Kerala, India, this week.
Identical twins Dinker and Dilraj Varikkassery married identical twins Reena and Reema, in a ceremony officiated by identical twins, after a five year search. The boys had been inseparable all through school, university and even their careers (working for the same company) until they were posted to different ends of India.
Afterwards, both men decided they wished to get married and set about finding identical twins – but it wasn’t easy and it took them five years to meet their now-wives, who had had a similar upbringing.
“When we met Reena and Reema, we knew it was them we were looking for all this while. Fortunately, they also had the similar feeling after meeting us,” Dilraj told the Mail Online.
Shaolin monk pulls SUV with his ear
Amazing Footage of a monk of the famous Shaolin Temple in China performing martial arts by pulling an SUV with one ear. While the video was captured by a visitor in Henan Province in July, it has only recently emerged online.
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The Seven Months Pregnant Hip Hop Dance Teacher
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PREGNANCY is often considered a time for women to put their feet up and take it easy. But hip-hop dance teacher, Christina Litle, is continuing to teach her vigorous body-popping routines – despite being seven months pregnant. Christina – who is now 35 weeks gone – has been criticised by strangers online, who have suggested her baby will be born disabled because of her energetic hobby. But despite a lack of medical assurance, the 28-year-old insists she isn’t putting the baby at risk and says there is a ‘stigma’ around pregnant women and now she has encouraged other mums-to-be to stay active by teaching a hip hop dance class to other pregnant women. Videographer / Director: Andrew Callaway Producer: Emma Pearson, Nick Johnson Editor: Chris Bardy
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Four spectacular eruptions in one day
This footage of four separate eruptions comes from Volcán de Colima in Mexico. Amazingly, all of the activity took place in one day. The first occurred soon after midnight, the second around midday, and two more followed in the evening. According to local reports, locals were warned to be vigilant of falling ash in the area. Credit: YouTube/webcamsdemexico
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Amazing Animal Pictures of 2015
As 2015 comes to an end, we look back at some stunning images of wildlife and domestic animals captured in the lens through the year.
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Amazing Footage of a monk of the famous Shaolin Temple in China performing martial arts by pulling an SUV with one ear. While the video was captured by a visitor in Henan Province in July, it has only recently emerged online.
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The Seven Months Pregnant Hip Hop Dance Teacher
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PREGNANCY is often considered a time for women to put their feet up and take it easy. But hip-hop dance teacher, Christina Litle, is continuing to teach her vigorous body-popping routines – despite being seven months pregnant. Christina – who is now 35 weeks gone – has been criticised by strangers online, who have suggested her baby will be born disabled because of her energetic hobby. But despite a lack of medical assurance, the 28-year-old insists she isn’t putting the baby at risk and says there is a ‘stigma’ around pregnant women and now she has encouraged other mums-to-be to stay active by teaching a hip hop dance class to other pregnant women. Videographer / Director: Andrew Callaway Producer: Emma Pearson, Nick Johnson Editor: Chris Bardy
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Four spectacular eruptions in one day
This footage of four separate eruptions comes from Volcán de Colima in Mexico. Amazingly, all of the activity took place in one day. The first occurred soon after midnight, the second around midday, and two more followed in the evening. According to local reports, locals were warned to be vigilant of falling ash in the area. Credit: YouTube/webcamsdemexico
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Amazing Animal Pictures of 2015
As 2015 comes to an end, we look back at some stunning images of wildlife and domestic animals captured in the lens through the year.
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Optical illusion cake changes colour as it spins
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Shark leaps out of water in NZ
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Shark leaps out of water in NZ
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25 Surprising Facts About the World, Courtesy of Ken Jennings
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25 Surprising Facts About the World, Courtesy of Ken Jennings
It's a big, weird world out there. In his Maphead columns, Ken Jennings catalogs the world's oddities—here are some of the most surprising things he's found.
Japan Aquarium Presents Great White Shark
An aquarium in Japan this week began exhibiting a shark that is said to be the biggest ever shown in public—a great white more than 11 feet long. Photo: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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Boy with bizarrely agile neck can dance hilariously
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Man shows off incredible basketball tricks
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25 Surprising Facts About the World, Courtesy of Ken Jennings
It's a big, weird world out there. In his Maphead columns, Ken Jennings catalogs the world's oddities—here are some of the most surprising things he's found.
Japan Aquarium Presents Great White Shark
An aquarium in Japan this week began exhibiting a shark that is said to be the biggest ever shown in public—a great white more than 11 feet long. Photo: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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Boy with bizarrely agile neck can dance hilariously
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Man shows off incredible basketball tricks
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NASA pictures show alphabet in natural formations from space
NASA has taken some incredible pictures that one employee has searched to find the letters of the alphabet displayed in natural formations. They're breathtaking says Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones).
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NASA has taken some incredible pictures that one employee has searched to find the letters of the alphabet displayed in natural formations. They're breathtaking says Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones).
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Little Chinese Girl HYPNOTIZES Animals And Puts Them To Sleep on Stage LIVE!!! - YouTube
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Overloaded vehicles from around the world
There are no limits to human creativity and genius, as these photos will prove beyond a doubt. Click on to see some of the most overloaded vehicles around the globe.
(Pictured) An overloaded pilgrim special train in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Jan. 10, 2005.
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There are no limits to human creativity and genius, as these photos will prove beyond a doubt. Click on to see some of the most overloaded vehicles around the globe.
(Pictured) An overloaded pilgrim special train in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Jan. 10, 2005.
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Reptile-loving Dad Lets His Children Play with a 19-foot Python
A FATHER allows his three young children to play with his 19ft reticulated python and huge lizard collection. Eric LeBlanc is a reptile enthusiast who owns hundreds of lizards and snakes. He recently had to move dozens of the apex predators into his home when a fire at his reptile store killed some of his animals and injured many more. Despite the danger the animals could pose he has no problem allowing his three children Erica, three, Larry, four, and Katie, seven, to handle them. Videographer / director: Ruaridh Connellan Producer: Dan Howlett, Nick Johnson Editor: Sonia Estal.
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A FATHER allows his three young children to play with his 19ft reticulated python and huge lizard collection. Eric LeBlanc is a reptile enthusiast who owns hundreds of lizards and snakes. He recently had to move dozens of the apex predators into his home when a fire at his reptile store killed some of his animals and injured many more. Despite the danger the animals could pose he has no problem allowing his three children Erica, three, Larry, four, and Katie, seven, to handle them. Videographer / director: Ruaridh Connellan Producer: Dan Howlett, Nick Johnson Editor: Sonia Estal.
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Wayne Dyer's amazing butterfly story (full version)
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"I've never experienced anything like this before." Wayne Dyer. This inspiring and funny talk is an excerpt from Wayne Dyers program "Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling" (PBS, 2005). Other excerpts from this program:
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Naked woman dancing on top of big rig brings Houston traffic to standstill
Commuters in Houston were treated to two hours of standstill traffic after a naked woman climbed on top of an 18-wheeler Monday morning.
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Published on Oct 6, 2015
"I've never experienced anything like this before." Wayne Dyer. This inspiring and funny talk is an excerpt from Wayne Dyers program "Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling" (PBS, 2005). Other excerpts from this program:
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Naked woman dancing on top of big rig brings Houston traffic to standstill
Commuters in Houston were treated to two hours of standstill traffic after a naked woman climbed on top of an 18-wheeler Monday morning.
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116 Amazing Facts for People Who Like Amazing Facts
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20 very creative optical illusions that will blow your mind!
Artist Jordan Molina, also known as TutoDraw, shares a jaw-dropping compilation featuring his 20 best hand illusions! Which one is your favorite?
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Artist Jordan Molina, also known as TutoDraw, shares a jaw-dropping compilation featuring his 20 best hand illusions! Which one is your favorite?
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100 people jump off 98ft bridge in Hortolandia, Brazil
Footage has emerged from Hortolandia, Brazil, of a group of people jumping from a bridge in an attempt to establish a world record for "rope jumping". The video, filmed on Sunday, shows more than 100 people taking the plunge off the 98ft-high bridge, while tied to a nylon rope. According to local media, the jump required four months of preparation due to the complicated of pulleys and bolts involved.
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Workers Find World's Biggest Snake in Malaysia
On Monday, construction workers conducting a flyover at a building site in Malaysia spotted what is believed to be the world's longest snake. The Guardian reported that the 26-foot-long reticulated python was found in a tourist area on Penang Island, hiding under a tree and laying eggs. The men soon captured the snake and took photos. After its capture, the snake reportedly laid one egg and fell "quiet," dying shortly after. A civil defense official told the BBC that the cause was likely stress related to the capture.
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Footage has emerged from Hortolandia, Brazil, of a group of people jumping from a bridge in an attempt to establish a world record for "rope jumping". The video, filmed on Sunday, shows more than 100 people taking the plunge off the 98ft-high bridge, while tied to a nylon rope. According to local media, the jump required four months of preparation due to the complicated of pulleys and bolts involved.
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Workers Find World's Biggest Snake in Malaysia
On Monday, construction workers conducting a flyover at a building site in Malaysia spotted what is believed to be the world's longest snake. The Guardian reported that the 26-foot-long reticulated python was found in a tourist area on Penang Island, hiding under a tree and laying eggs. The men soon captured the snake and took photos. After its capture, the snake reportedly laid one egg and fell "quiet," dying shortly after. A civil defense official told the BBC that the cause was likely stress related to the capture.
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Sun 'pillar' forms at sunset in Russia
Beautiful footage of a sun 'pillar' forming at sunset in central Russia. The video, filmed in January...
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Beautiful footage of a sun 'pillar' forming at sunset in central Russia. The video, filmed in January...
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Inside Harmony of the Seas — the world's largest cruise ship
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Royal Caribbean’s super-luxurious Harmony of the Seas is now the world’s largest cruise ship. Harmony is massive in every way possible – the length of its deck is 1,187 ft (361 m), which is longer than the Eiffel Tower is high, or the length of three-and-a half football fields end to end. It can accommodate 6,780 guests, has a jaw-dropping height of 230 ft (70 m) and, at 215.5 ft (66 m), it is the widest cruise ship ever built. The ship will embark on its maiden journey from Southampton, England to Rotterdam, The Netherlands on May 22.
World's Largest Cruise Ship Makes Maiden Voyage
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The Harmony of the Seas is 362 metres and is operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises. Its 16 decks contain over 2,500 staterooms, 20 dining venues, 23 swimming pools and a park.
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The most beautiful sights planet Earth has to offer
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Royal Caribbean’s super-luxurious Harmony of the Seas is now the world’s largest cruise ship. Harmony is massive in every way possible – the length of its deck is 1,187 ft (361 m), which is longer than the Eiffel Tower is high, or the length of three-and-a half football fields end to end. It can accommodate 6,780 guests, has a jaw-dropping height of 230 ft (70 m) and, at 215.5 ft (66 m), it is the widest cruise ship ever built. The ship will embark on its maiden journey from Southampton, England to Rotterdam, The Netherlands on May 22.
World's Largest Cruise Ship Makes Maiden Voyage
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The Harmony of the Seas is 362 metres and is operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises. Its 16 decks contain over 2,500 staterooms, 20 dining venues, 23 swimming pools and a park.
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The most beautiful sights planet Earth has to offer
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Around the world in 12 pairs of shoes
It took Nacho Dean 3 years and 12 pairs of shoes to cross the globe on foot. His story is nothing short of amazing.
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World's first surviving septuplets graduate high school
CARLISLE, Iowa - The world's first surviving septuplets have graduated from their Iowa high school.
Alexis, Brandon, Joel, Kelsey, Kenny, Natalie and Nathan McCaughey all crossed the stage Sunday as part of Carlisle High School's class of 2016.
The septuplets were born Nov. 19, 1997, ranging in weight from 2 pounds, 5 ounces to 3 pounds, 4 ounces. Their mother had taken a fertility drug.
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Bird's eye view of botanic maze in China
Beautiful drone footage has emerged of a botanic maze in southern China. The video, captured in Shanghai earlier this month, shows a bird's eye view of the maze. According to local reports, the maze measures 1500 square meters and the footpath is 1000 metres long.
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This village is built almost entirely of plastic bottles
This village coexists with nature, using recyclables.
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It took Nacho Dean 3 years and 12 pairs of shoes to cross the globe on foot. His story is nothing short of amazing.
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World's first surviving septuplets graduate high school
CARLISLE, Iowa - The world's first surviving septuplets have graduated from their Iowa high school.
Alexis, Brandon, Joel, Kelsey, Kenny, Natalie and Nathan McCaughey all crossed the stage Sunday as part of Carlisle High School's class of 2016.
The septuplets were born Nov. 19, 1997, ranging in weight from 2 pounds, 5 ounces to 3 pounds, 4 ounces. Their mother had taken a fertility drug.
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Bird's eye view of botanic maze in China
Beautiful drone footage has emerged of a botanic maze in southern China. The video, captured in Shanghai earlier this month, shows a bird's eye view of the maze. According to local reports, the maze measures 1500 square meters and the footpath is 1000 metres long.
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This village is built almost entirely of plastic bottles
This village coexists with nature, using recyclables.
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Vadodara’s Jama Masjid claims to have world’s largest Quran
The Jama Masjid in Gujarat’s Vadodara has added another feather to its cap with the claim of having the biggest Quran in the world.
The mosque, which is famous because of its association with cricketers Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan, has now claimed of having the biggest elaboration of the holy text.
The length and breadth of this Quran is 75 inch and 41 inch respectively. The ink used in the texts is made up of Kohl and peacock’s feather. The border of the Quran is elaborated with a gold coating.
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Saudi man drinking camel urine
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The Jama Masjid in Gujarat’s Vadodara has added another feather to its cap with the claim of having the biggest Quran in the world.
The mosque, which is famous because of its association with cricketers Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan, has now claimed of having the biggest elaboration of the holy text.
The length and breadth of this Quran is 75 inch and 41 inch respectively. The ink used in the texts is made up of Kohl and peacock’s feather. The border of the Quran is elaborated with a gold coating.
Watch: ‘Jama Masjid in Vadodara claims to have biggest Quran in world’
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Saudi man drinking camel urine
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Identical Twins Give Birth at the Same Time on the Same Day: 'We Can't Wait for Them to Grow Up Together'
Identical twins Sarah Mariuz and Leah Rodgers have shared everything from clothes to toys over the years, but never did the sisters think they would give birth on the same day – let alone at the exact same time.
The 35-year-old women both welcomed their firstborn children into the world on June 30 at 1:18 a.m. in their respective cities. Rodgers gave birth to Reid Joseph in Denver, Colorado, one hour before her sister's baby, Samantha Lynne, was born in La Jolla, California.
"It's that magical twin connection I suppose," Mariuz tells PEOPLE. "There have just been certain things in our life where things just match up – it's odd."
She adds, "We didn't plan being pregnant at the same time. But our journeys aligned, even giving birth! Twins have a special bond, it's hard to explain."
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Identical twins Sarah Mariuz and Leah Rodgers have shared everything from clothes to toys over the years, but never did the sisters think they would give birth on the same day – let alone at the exact same time.
The 35-year-old women both welcomed their firstborn children into the world on June 30 at 1:18 a.m. in their respective cities. Rodgers gave birth to Reid Joseph in Denver, Colorado, one hour before her sister's baby, Samantha Lynne, was born in La Jolla, California.
"It's that magical twin connection I suppose," Mariuz tells PEOPLE. "There have just been certain things in our life where things just match up – it's odd."
She adds, "We didn't plan being pregnant at the same time. But our journeys aligned, even giving birth! Twins have a special bond, it's hard to explain."
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Man builds huge 30,000 litre aquarium in his living room so he can swim with his own fish
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Newly discovered 'world's oldest man' is 145-years-old but says he's ready to die
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The world's oldest man has been named as an Indonesian who is believed to be a staggering 145-years-old – but who wants to die.
Mbah Gotho has emerged from obscurity with documentation recognised by Indonesian officials revealing he was born on December 31, 1870.
He has outlived all 10 of his siblings as well as his four wives, the last of whom died in 1988.
All of his children have also died, and now he is survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
If correct, that makes him significantly older than the verified oldest person in the world ever, a title that belongs to French woman Jeanne Calment, who lived to be 122.
The super-senior citizen from Sragen, Central Java, was recently interviewed by regional reporters, and he said he has been through it all and would not mind passing on.
"What I want is to die," he said. "My grandchildren are all independent."
Suryanto, Mbah’s grandson, said his grandfather has been preparing for his death ever since he was 122, but it never seemed to come.
He said: "The gravestone there was made in 1992. That was 24 years ago."
In addition, Suryanto said Mbah’s family has already prepared a gravesite for him - near his children’s graves.
Staff at the Indonesian records office say they have confirmed Mbah’s birthdate, which is specified on his Indonesian ID card as December 31, 1870.
Whether or not he will ever be listed as the world's oldest man however is open to question, as the paperwork has so far not been independently verified.
If so he will join to others without verifiable records who are purportedly older than Mbah - 171-year-old James Olofintuyi from Nigeria and 163-year-old Dhaqabo Ebba from Ethiopia.
These days, his grandchildren say Mbah mostly sits listening to the radio because his eyesight is too poor to watch television .
For the past three months, he has had to be spoon-fed and bathed as he has become increasingly frail.
When asked what his secret to longevity is, Mbah replied: "The recipe is just patience."
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The world's oldest man has been named as an Indonesian who is believed to be a staggering 145-years-old – but who wants to die.
Mbah Gotho has emerged from obscurity with documentation recognised by Indonesian officials revealing he was born on December 31, 1870.
He has outlived all 10 of his siblings as well as his four wives, the last of whom died in 1988.
All of his children have also died, and now he is survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
If correct, that makes him significantly older than the verified oldest person in the world ever, a title that belongs to French woman Jeanne Calment, who lived to be 122.
The super-senior citizen from Sragen, Central Java, was recently interviewed by regional reporters, and he said he has been through it all and would not mind passing on.
"What I want is to die," he said. "My grandchildren are all independent."
Suryanto, Mbah’s grandson, said his grandfather has been preparing for his death ever since he was 122, but it never seemed to come.
He said: "The gravestone there was made in 1992. That was 24 years ago."
In addition, Suryanto said Mbah’s family has already prepared a gravesite for him - near his children’s graves.
Staff at the Indonesian records office say they have confirmed Mbah’s birthdate, which is specified on his Indonesian ID card as December 31, 1870.
Whether or not he will ever be listed as the world's oldest man however is open to question, as the paperwork has so far not been independently verified.
If so he will join to others without verifiable records who are purportedly older than Mbah - 171-year-old James Olofintuyi from Nigeria and 163-year-old Dhaqabo Ebba from Ethiopia.
These days, his grandchildren say Mbah mostly sits listening to the radio because his eyesight is too poor to watch television .
For the past three months, he has had to be spoon-fed and bathed as he has become increasingly frail.
When asked what his secret to longevity is, Mbah replied: "The recipe is just patience."
Conjoined twins given slim chance of survival prepare for first day of school
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Rosie and Ruby Formosa, aged four, from Bexleyheath in Kent, were born joined at the abdomen and shared an intestine, meaning they needed an emergency operation to separate them.
Their parents, Angela and Daniel Formosa were told their daughters had a minimal chance of survival when doctors discovered they were conjoined.
But after successful operation at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital (Gosh), the identical twins have grown up healthy and will begin their first year of primary school in September.
Ms Formosa, 35, said the twins were “very excited” to be starting school.
“Four years ago it wasn't in my mind that this would ever happen,” she told the Press Association.
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Rosie and Ruby Formosa, aged four, from Bexleyheath in Kent, were born joined at the abdomen and shared an intestine, meaning they needed an emergency operation to separate them.
Their parents, Angela and Daniel Formosa were told their daughters had a minimal chance of survival when doctors discovered they were conjoined.
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Ms Formosa, 35, said the twins were “very excited” to be starting school.
“Four years ago it wasn't in my mind that this would ever happen,” she told the Press Association.
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