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Man unable to understand call centre worker's accent is the worst racist
A MAN unable to interpret what a call centre worker in a different country is saying to him is clearly a thoroughgoing racist, colleagues have agreed.
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A MAN unable to interpret what a call centre worker in a different country is saying to him is clearly a thoroughgoing racist, colleagues have agreed.
#OccasionalDigest
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February 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Man unable to understand call centre worker's accent is the worst racist
A MAN unable to interpret what a call centre worker in a different country is saying to him is clearly a thoroughgoing racist, colleagues have agreed.
#OccasionalDigest
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A MAN unable to interpret what a call centre worker in a different country is saying to him is clearly a thoroughgoing racist, colleagues have agreed.
#OccasionalDigest
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Saturday 7 February Independence Day in Grenada
Before the Europeans arrived in the Americas, Grenada was home to the Indigenous peoples. Christopher Columbus sighted it during his third voyage to the Americas in 1498.
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Before the Europeans arrived in the Americas, Grenada was home to the Indigenous peoples. Christopher Columbus sighted it during his third voyage to the Americas in 1498.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Saturday 7 February Independence Day in Grenada
Before the Europeans arrived in the Americas, Grenada was home to the Indigenous peoples. Christopher Columbus sighted it during his third voyage to the Americas in 1498.
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Before the Europeans arrived in the Americas, Grenada was home to the Indigenous peoples. Christopher Columbus sighted it during his third voyage to the Americas in 1498.
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Six normal baby names where the parents completely f**ked up the spelling
EVEN when idiot parents deign to give their child an ordinary name they cannot get it right, for there is no spellcheck in the registry office.
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EVEN when idiot parents deign to give their child an ordinary name they cannot get it right, for there is no spellcheck in the registry office.
#OccasionalDigest
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February 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Six normal baby names where the parents completely f**ked up the spelling
EVEN when idiot parents deign to give their child an ordinary name they cannot get it right, for there is no spellcheck in the registry office.
#OccasionalDigest
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EVEN when idiot parents deign to give their child an ordinary name they cannot get it right, for there is no spellcheck in the registry office.
#OccasionalDigest
bit.ly/4knve1N
Friday 6 February Waitangi Day in New Zealand
The Treaty made New Zealand a part of the British Empire, guaranteed Māori rights to their land and gave Māori the rights of British citizens.
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The Treaty made New Zealand a part of the British Empire, guaranteed Māori rights to their land and gave Māori the rights of British citizens.
#NewZealand #OccasionalDigest #WaitangiDay
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February 6, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Friday 6 February Waitangi Day in New Zealand
The Treaty made New Zealand a part of the British Empire, guaranteed Māori rights to their land and gave Māori the rights of British citizens.
#NewZealand #OccasionalDigest #WaitangiDay
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The Treaty made New Zealand a part of the British Empire, guaranteed Māori rights to their land and gave Māori the rights of British citizens.
#NewZealand #OccasionalDigest #WaitangiDay
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Thursday 5 February Unity Day in Burundi
Burundi gained full independence from Belgium in 1962. This began a period of instability in the fledgling landlocked nation.
It moved from a constitutional monarchy to a republic and lurched into civil war and ethnic cleansing.
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Burundi gained full independence from Belgium in 1962. This began a period of instability in the fledgling landlocked nation.
It moved from a constitutional monarchy to a republic and lurched into civil war and ethnic cleansing.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Thursday 5 February Unity Day in Burundi
Burundi gained full independence from Belgium in 1962. This began a period of instability in the fledgling landlocked nation.
It moved from a constitutional monarchy to a republic and lurched into civil war and ethnic cleansing.
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Burundi gained full independence from Belgium in 1962. This began a period of instability in the fledgling landlocked nation.
It moved from a constitutional monarchy to a republic and lurched into civil war and ethnic cleansing.
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Woman invents cat for Zoom calls
A WOMAN has made up a feline scapegoat to blame for any personal noises or interruptions when in meetings with co-workers.
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A WOMAN has made up a feline scapegoat to blame for any personal noises or interruptions when in meetings with co-workers.
#OccasionalDigest
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February 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Woman invents cat for Zoom calls
A WOMAN has made up a feline scapegoat to blame for any personal noises or interruptions when in meetings with co-workers.
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A WOMAN has made up a feline scapegoat to blame for any personal noises or interruptions when in meetings with co-workers.
#OccasionalDigest
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Wednesday 4 February Liberation Day in Angola
Portuguese colonisation of this west African country began with coastal settlements and trading posts founded in the 16th century.,
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Portuguese colonisation of this west African country began with coastal settlements and trading posts founded in the 16th century.,
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February 4, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Wednesday 4 February Liberation Day in Angola
Portuguese colonisation of this west African country began with coastal settlements and trading posts founded in the 16th century.,
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Portuguese colonisation of this west African country began with coastal settlements and trading posts founded in the 16th century.,
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Wednesday 4 February Liberation Day in Angola
Portuguese colonisation of this west African country began with coastal settlements and trading posts founded in the 16th century.,
bit.ly/4tfzXXv
Portuguese colonisation of this west African country began with coastal settlements and trading posts founded in the 16th century.,
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February 4, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Wednesday 4 February Liberation Day in Angola
Portuguese colonisation of this west African country began with coastal settlements and trading posts founded in the 16th century.,
bit.ly/4tfzXXv
Portuguese colonisation of this west African country began with coastal settlements and trading posts founded in the 16th century.,
bit.ly/4tfzXXv
Tuesday 3 February Heroes' Day in Mozambique
Europeans first visited Mozambique during the voyages of the Portuguese explorer, Vasco Da Gama at the end of the fifteenth century. By 1530, Portugal had established a strong presence in the region effectively controlling the area.
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Europeans first visited Mozambique during the voyages of the Portuguese explorer, Vasco Da Gama at the end of the fifteenth century. By 1530, Portugal had established a strong presence in the region effectively controlling the area.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Tuesday 3 February Heroes' Day in Mozambique
Europeans first visited Mozambique during the voyages of the Portuguese explorer, Vasco Da Gama at the end of the fifteenth century. By 1530, Portugal had established a strong presence in the region effectively controlling the area.
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Europeans first visited Mozambique during the voyages of the Portuguese explorer, Vasco Da Gama at the end of the fifteenth century. By 1530, Portugal had established a strong presence in the region effectively controlling the area.
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Tuesday 3 February Heroes' Day in Mozambique
Europeans first visited Mozambique during the voyages of the Portuguese explorer, Vasco Da Gama at the end of the fifteenth century. By 1530, Portugal had established a strong presence in the region effectively controlling the area.
bit.ly/4khNzgO
Europeans first visited Mozambique during the voyages of the Portuguese explorer, Vasco Da Gama at the end of the fifteenth century. By 1530, Portugal had established a strong presence in the region effectively controlling the area.
bit.ly/4khNzgO
February 3, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Tuesday 3 February Heroes' Day in Mozambique
Europeans first visited Mozambique during the voyages of the Portuguese explorer, Vasco Da Gama at the end of the fifteenth century. By 1530, Portugal had established a strong presence in the region effectively controlling the area.
bit.ly/4khNzgO
Europeans first visited Mozambique during the voyages of the Portuguese explorer, Vasco Da Gama at the end of the fifteenth century. By 1530, Portugal had established a strong presence in the region effectively controlling the area.
bit.ly/4khNzgO
Monday 2 February St. Brigid's Day in Ireland
St. Brigid is one of the three Patron Saints of Ireland, the other two are St. Columba and of course, St.Patrick.
Brigid is a Catholic and Orthodox saint. She was a pupil of St.
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St. Brigid is one of the three Patron Saints of Ireland, the other two are St. Columba and of course, St.Patrick.
Brigid is a Catholic and Orthodox saint. She was a pupil of St.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Monday 2 February St. Brigid's Day in Ireland
St. Brigid is one of the three Patron Saints of Ireland, the other two are St. Columba and of course, St.Patrick.
Brigid is a Catholic and Orthodox saint. She was a pupil of St.
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St. Brigid is one of the three Patron Saints of Ireland, the other two are St. Columba and of course, St.Patrick.
Brigid is a Catholic and Orthodox saint. She was a pupil of St.
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Relationship only truly over when he stops watching her Instagram stories
A ROMANTIC relationship is not finished after a final argument or the return of possessions but when the man no longer watches the woman’s Instagram stories.
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A ROMANTIC relationship is not finished after a final argument or the return of possessions but when the man no longer watches the woman’s Instagram stories.
#OccasionalDigest
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February 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Relationship only truly over when he stops watching her Instagram stories
A ROMANTIC relationship is not finished after a final argument or the return of possessions but when the man no longer watches the woman’s Instagram stories.
#OccasionalDigest
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A ROMANTIC relationship is not finished after a final argument or the return of possessions but when the man no longer watches the woman’s Instagram stories.
#OccasionalDigest
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Sunday 1 February Guru Ravidas Jayanti in India
Guru Ravidas was born at the end of the 14th century in Seer Govardhanpur village, Uttar Pradesh, India. He was born into a low caste family who were regarded as untouchables.
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Guru Ravidas was born at the end of the 14th century in Seer Govardhanpur village, Uttar Pradesh, India. He was born into a low caste family who were regarded as untouchables.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Sunday 1 February Guru Ravidas Jayanti in India
Guru Ravidas was born at the end of the 14th century in Seer Govardhanpur village, Uttar Pradesh, India. He was born into a low caste family who were regarded as untouchables.
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Guru Ravidas was born at the end of the 14th century in Seer Govardhanpur village, Uttar Pradesh, India. He was born into a low caste family who were regarded as untouchables.
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Six convincing reasons why Trump has a bruised hand, by his press secretary
By White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
THE president has the greatest bruised hand in history, and the liberal media’s speculation about it proves what liars they are.
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By White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
THE president has the greatest bruised hand in history, and the liberal media’s speculation about it proves what liars they are.
#OccasionalDigest
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January 31, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Six convincing reasons why Trump has a bruised hand, by his press secretary
By White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
THE president has the greatest bruised hand in history, and the liberal media’s speculation about it proves what liars they are.
#OccasionalDigest
bit.ly/4rjLQtx
By White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
THE president has the greatest bruised hand in history, and the liberal media’s speculation about it proves what liars they are.
#OccasionalDigest
bit.ly/4rjLQtx
Saturday 31 January Me-dam-me-phi in Assam
This has been one of the most important festivals of the Ahom since at least their arrival in Assam in the 12th century.
It is a festival to show respect to the departed ancestors and remember their contribution to society.
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This has been one of the most important festivals of the Ahom since at least their arrival in Assam in the 12th century.
It is a festival to show respect to the departed ancestors and remember their contribution to society.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Saturday 31 January Me-dam-me-phi in Assam
This has been one of the most important festivals of the Ahom since at least their arrival in Assam in the 12th century.
It is a festival to show respect to the departed ancestors and remember their contribution to society.
bit.ly/4a15tzz
This has been one of the most important festivals of the Ahom since at least their arrival in Assam in the 12th century.
It is a festival to show respect to the departed ancestors and remember their contribution to society.
bit.ly/4a15tzz
Welcome to Trump Always Chickens Out: Geopolitical Edition!
HELLO at home, and welcome to a special international imperialist edition of Trump Always Chickens Out! I’m your host Mark Rutte, secretary general of NATO.
Yes, we’ve got one hell of a show for you!
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HELLO at home, and welcome to a special international imperialist edition of Trump Always Chickens Out! I’m your host Mark Rutte, secretary general of NATO.
Yes, we’ve got one hell of a show for you!
bit.ly/3ZDW8ZJ
January 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Welcome to Trump Always Chickens Out: Geopolitical Edition!
HELLO at home, and welcome to a special international imperialist edition of Trump Always Chickens Out! I’m your host Mark Rutte, secretary general of NATO.
Yes, we’ve got one hell of a show for you!
bit.ly/3ZDW8ZJ
HELLO at home, and welcome to a special international imperialist edition of Trump Always Chickens Out! I’m your host Mark Rutte, secretary general of NATO.
Yes, we’ve got one hell of a show for you!
bit.ly/3ZDW8ZJ
Friday 30 January The Three Holy Hierarchs in Greece
During the 11th century, a debate raged in Christian churches over which of the three hierarchs was indeed the greatest. Some people believed it was Saint Basil, while others were firmly in the corner of John Chrysostom.
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During the 11th century, a debate raged in Christian churches over which of the three hierarchs was indeed the greatest. Some people believed it was Saint Basil, while others were firmly in the corner of John Chrysostom.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Friday 30 January The Three Holy Hierarchs in Greece
During the 11th century, a debate raged in Christian churches over which of the three hierarchs was indeed the greatest. Some people believed it was Saint Basil, while others were firmly in the corner of John Chrysostom.
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During the 11th century, a debate raged in Christian churches over which of the three hierarchs was indeed the greatest. Some people believed it was Saint Basil, while others were firmly in the corner of John Chrysostom.
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Thursday 29 January St. Valero’s Feast in Spain
Saint Valerius was a bishop of the capital city of Saragossa and was a part of the Council of Elbira. He, along with his deacon Vincent of Saragossa, was imprisoned under Roman Emperor Diocletian around the year 306.
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Saint Valerius was a bishop of the capital city of Saragossa and was a part of the Council of Elbira. He, along with his deacon Vincent of Saragossa, was imprisoned under Roman Emperor Diocletian around the year 306.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Thursday 29 January St. Valero’s Feast in Spain
Saint Valerius was a bishop of the capital city of Saragossa and was a part of the Council of Elbira. He, along with his deacon Vincent of Saragossa, was imprisoned under Roman Emperor Diocletian around the year 306.
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Saint Valerius was a bishop of the capital city of Saragossa and was a part of the Council of Elbira. He, along with his deacon Vincent of Saragossa, was imprisoned under Roman Emperor Diocletian around the year 306.
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Thursday 29 January St. Valero’s Feast in Spain
Thursday 29 January St. Valero’s Feast in Spain
Saint Valerius was a bishop of the capital city of Saragossa and was a part of the Council of Elbira.
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Thursday 29 January St. Valero’s Feast in Spain
Saint Valerius was a bishop of the capital city of Saragossa and was a part of the Council of Elbira.
bit.ly/49Sq6he
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Thursday 29 January St. Valero’s Feast in Spain
Thursday 29 January St. Valero’s Feast in Spain
Saint Valerius was a bishop of the capital city of Saragossa and was a part of the Council of Elbira.
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Thursday 29 January St. Valero’s Feast in Spain
Saint Valerius was a bishop of the capital city of Saragossa and was a part of the Council of Elbira.
bit.ly/49Sq6he
Man can't remember last time he mooned
A REFORMED character has admitted he cannot bring to mind the last occasion when he exposed his bare buttocks to the world as a statement.
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A REFORMED character has admitted he cannot bring to mind the last occasion when he exposed his bare buttocks to the world as a statement.
#OccasionalDigest
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January 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Man can't remember last time he mooned
A REFORMED character has admitted he cannot bring to mind the last occasion when he exposed his bare buttocks to the world as a statement.
#OccasionalDigest
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A REFORMED character has admitted he cannot bring to mind the last occasion when he exposed his bare buttocks to the world as a statement.
#OccasionalDigest
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Wednesday 28 January National Army Day in Armenia
In September 1991, a referendum for independence in Armenia ended nearly 70 years of Soviet rule.
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In September 1991, a referendum for independence in Armenia ended nearly 70 years of Soviet rule.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Wednesday 28 January National Army Day in Armenia
In September 1991, a referendum for independence in Armenia ended nearly 70 years of Soviet rule.
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In September 1991, a referendum for independence in Armenia ended nearly 70 years of Soviet rule.
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Tuesday 27 January Saint Dévote's Day in Monaco
According to tradition, Devota was born in Corsica in about 283AD.
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According to tradition, Devota was born in Corsica in about 283AD.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Tuesday 27 January Saint Dévote's Day in Monaco
According to tradition, Devota was born in Corsica in about 283AD.
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According to tradition, Devota was born in Corsica in about 283AD.
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Monday 26 January NRM Liberation Day in Uganda
Having been a British Protectorate since 1894, Uganda gained its independence in October 1962.
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Having been a British Protectorate since 1894, Uganda gained its independence in October 1962.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Monday 26 January NRM Liberation Day in Uganda
Having been a British Protectorate since 1894, Uganda gained its independence in October 1962.
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Having been a British Protectorate since 1894, Uganda gained its independence in October 1962.
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Student claiming to have visited Greenland on his gap year
A 21-YEAR-OLD who has never mentioned it previously is suddenly saying he spent a month in Nuuk during his gap year.
#OccasionalDigest
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A 21-YEAR-OLD who has never mentioned it previously is suddenly saying he spent a month in Nuuk during his gap year.
#OccasionalDigest
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January 25, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Student claiming to have visited Greenland on his gap year
A 21-YEAR-OLD who has never mentioned it previously is suddenly saying he spent a month in Nuuk during his gap year.
#OccasionalDigest
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A 21-YEAR-OLD who has never mentioned it previously is suddenly saying he spent a month in Nuuk during his gap year.
#OccasionalDigest
bit.ly/4r7mGyg
Sunday 25 January Betico Croes Day in Aruba
This official holiday in Aruba marks the birthday of Betico Croes, known as the father of the Aruban nation.
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This official holiday in Aruba marks the birthday of Betico Croes, known as the father of the Aruban nation.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Sunday 25 January Betico Croes Day in Aruba
This official holiday in Aruba marks the birthday of Betico Croes, known as the father of the Aruban nation.
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This official holiday in Aruba marks the birthday of Betico Croes, known as the father of the Aruban nation.
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