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Sunday 23 November Seng Kut Snem in Meghalaya India
The Khasi people are the indigenous people of Meghalaya and are the largest ethnic group in the state.
Seng Kut Snem is the day before Khasi New Year, which traditionally takes place on November 24th.
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The Khasi people are the indigenous people of Meghalaya and are the largest ethnic group in the state.
Seng Kut Snem is the day before Khasi New Year, which traditionally takes place on November 24th.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Sunday 23 November Seng Kut Snem in Meghalaya India
The Khasi people are the indigenous people of Meghalaya and are the largest ethnic group in the state.
Seng Kut Snem is the day before Khasi New Year, which traditionally takes place on November 24th.
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The Khasi people are the indigenous people of Meghalaya and are the largest ethnic group in the state.
Seng Kut Snem is the day before Khasi New Year, which traditionally takes place on November 24th.
bit.ly/4raCCR7
Old people mainly miserable and boring, young report
A NEW survey has found that despite their reputation for cuddly chat and homespun wisdom, the majority of those aged 60 or over are glum, boring moaners.
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A NEW survey has found that despite their reputation for cuddly chat and homespun wisdom, the majority of those aged 60 or over are glum, boring moaners.
#OccasionalDigest
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November 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Old people mainly miserable and boring, young report
A NEW survey has found that despite their reputation for cuddly chat and homespun wisdom, the majority of those aged 60 or over are glum, boring moaners.
#OccasionalDigest
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A NEW survey has found that despite their reputation for cuddly chat and homespun wisdom, the majority of those aged 60 or over are glum, boring moaners.
#OccasionalDigest
bit.ly/3XcZzFM
Saturday 22 November Alphabet Day in Albania
In November 2023, Prime Minister Edi Rama, in his speech at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana, said that November 22nd, Alphabet Day, will be a national holiday in Albania, as it is for Albanians in North Macedonia.
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In November 2023, Prime Minister Edi Rama, in his speech at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana, said that November 22nd, Alphabet Day, will be a national holiday in Albania, as it is for Albanians in North Macedonia.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Saturday 22 November Alphabet Day in Albania
In November 2023, Prime Minister Edi Rama, in his speech at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana, said that November 22nd, Alphabet Day, will be a national holiday in Albania, as it is for Albanians in North Macedonia.
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In November 2023, Prime Minister Edi Rama, in his speech at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana, said that November 22nd, Alphabet Day, will be a national holiday in Albania, as it is for Albanians in North Macedonia.
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Tired all the time? Have you considered shutting up about it
ARE you tired all the time? Doctors believe they have hit upon the incredible solution of you shutting the f**k up about it.
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ARE you tired all the time? Doctors believe they have hit upon the incredible solution of you shutting the f**k up about it.
#OccasionalDigest
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November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Tired all the time? Have you considered shutting up about it
ARE you tired all the time? Doctors believe they have hit upon the incredible solution of you shutting the f**k up about it.
#OccasionalDigest
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ARE you tired all the time? Doctors believe they have hit upon the incredible solution of you shutting the f**k up about it.
#OccasionalDigest
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Friday 21 November Dignity and Freedom Day in Ukraine
This public holiday was established by President Petro Poroshenko in November 2014.
It is intended to mark two key events in recent Ukrainian history, the 2004 'Orange Revolution' and the 2013 ''Revolution of Dignity'.
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This public holiday was established by President Petro Poroshenko in November 2014.
It is intended to mark two key events in recent Ukrainian history, the 2004 'Orange Revolution' and the 2013 ''Revolution of Dignity'.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Friday 21 November Dignity and Freedom Day in Ukraine
This public holiday was established by President Petro Poroshenko in November 2014.
It is intended to mark two key events in recent Ukrainian history, the 2004 'Orange Revolution' and the 2013 ''Revolution of Dignity'.
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This public holiday was established by President Petro Poroshenko in November 2014.
It is intended to mark two key events in recent Ukrainian history, the 2004 'Orange Revolution' and the 2013 ''Revolution of Dignity'.
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Thursday 20 November Black Awareness Day in Brazil
November 20th was chosen by a group of activists from Grupo Palmares, which held an event in 1971 at Clube Nutico Marclio Dias, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, to honour 'Zumbi', a legendary black hero and freedom fighter.
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November 20th was chosen by a group of activists from Grupo Palmares, which held an event in 1971 at Clube Nutico Marclio Dias, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, to honour 'Zumbi', a legendary black hero and freedom fighter.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Thursday 20 November Black Awareness Day in Brazil
November 20th was chosen by a group of activists from Grupo Palmares, which held an event in 1971 at Clube Nutico Marclio Dias, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, to honour 'Zumbi', a legendary black hero and freedom fighter.
bit.ly/48tShCP
November 20th was chosen by a group of activists from Grupo Palmares, which held an event in 1971 at Clube Nutico Marclio Dias, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, to honour 'Zumbi', a legendary black hero and freedom fighter.
bit.ly/48tShCP
What your girlfriend is looking at on her phone vs what she's telling you
PARTNER endlessly scrolling on her mobile? Ever wondered if she’s being entirely honest about what she’s looking at? Here’s the uncomfortable truth.
‘Just catching up on Insta, babe’
It’s Tinder.
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PARTNER endlessly scrolling on her mobile? Ever wondered if she’s being entirely honest about what she’s looking at? Here’s the uncomfortable truth.
‘Just catching up on Insta, babe’
It’s Tinder.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What your girlfriend is looking at on her phone vs what she's telling you
PARTNER endlessly scrolling on her mobile? Ever wondered if she’s being entirely honest about what she’s looking at? Here’s the uncomfortable truth.
‘Just catching up on Insta, babe’
It’s Tinder.
bit.ly/3LLbRCF
PARTNER endlessly scrolling on her mobile? Ever wondered if she’s being entirely honest about what she’s looking at? Here’s the uncomfortable truth.
‘Just catching up on Insta, babe’
It’s Tinder.
bit.ly/3LLbRCF
Wednesday 19 November National Day in Oman
Soon after Vasco da Gama's voyage around the Cape of Good Hope to India, the Portuguese arrived in Oman, occupying the region from 1507.
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Soon after Vasco da Gama's voyage around the Cape of Good Hope to India, the Portuguese arrived in Oman, occupying the region from 1507.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Wednesday 19 November National Day in Oman
Soon after Vasco da Gama's voyage around the Cape of Good Hope to India, the Portuguese arrived in Oman, occupying the region from 1507.
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Soon after Vasco da Gama's voyage around the Cape of Good Hope to India, the Portuguese arrived in Oman, occupying the region from 1507.
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Tuesday 18 November National Day in Latvia
Latvian Independence Day commemorates the declaration of independence of the Republic of Latvia from German and Russian occupation on November 18th 1918 after the end of the first world war.
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Latvian Independence Day commemorates the declaration of independence of the Republic of Latvia from German and Russian occupation on November 18th 1918 after the end of the first world war.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Tuesday 18 November National Day in Latvia
Latvian Independence Day commemorates the declaration of independence of the Republic of Latvia from German and Russian occupation on November 18th 1918 after the end of the first world war.
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Latvian Independence Day commemorates the declaration of independence of the Republic of Latvia from German and Russian occupation on November 18th 1918 after the end of the first world war.
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Monday 17 November Day of Freedom and Democracy around the world
The Twentieth century was a tumultuous time for both these countries. Indeed, until 1993 they were both part of the same country - Czechoslovakia.
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The Twentieth century was a tumultuous time for both these countries. Indeed, until 1993 they were both part of the same country - Czechoslovakia.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Monday 17 November Day of Freedom and Democracy around the world
The Twentieth century was a tumultuous time for both these countries. Indeed, until 1993 they were both part of the same country - Czechoslovakia.
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The Twentieth century was a tumultuous time for both these countries. Indeed, until 1993 they were both part of the same country - Czechoslovakia.
bit.ly/3JRoMCy
'It's a no-brainer' says co-worker with no brain
AN office worker has exposed his lack of mental faculties by describing the solution to a complicated work problem as a ‘no-brainer’.
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AN office worker has exposed his lack of mental faculties by describing the solution to a complicated work problem as a ‘no-brainer’.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
'It's a no-brainer' says co-worker with no brain
AN office worker has exposed his lack of mental faculties by describing the solution to a complicated work problem as a ‘no-brainer’.
bit.ly/4r43kuM
AN office worker has exposed his lack of mental faculties by describing the solution to a complicated work problem as a ‘no-brainer’.
bit.ly/4r43kuM
What your girlfriend is looking at on her phone vs what she's telling you
PARTNER endlessly scrolling on her mobile? Ever wondered if she’s being entirely honest about what she’s looking at? Here’s the uncomfortable truth.
‘Just catching up on Insta, babe’
It’s Tinder.
bit.ly/4nWOuDu
PARTNER endlessly scrolling on her mobile? Ever wondered if she’s being entirely honest about what she’s looking at? Here’s the uncomfortable truth.
‘Just catching up on Insta, babe’
It’s Tinder.
bit.ly/4nWOuDu
November 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What your girlfriend is looking at on her phone vs what she's telling you
PARTNER endlessly scrolling on her mobile? Ever wondered if she’s being entirely honest about what she’s looking at? Here’s the uncomfortable truth.
‘Just catching up on Insta, babe’
It’s Tinder.
bit.ly/4nWOuDu
PARTNER endlessly scrolling on her mobile? Ever wondered if she’s being entirely honest about what she’s looking at? Here’s the uncomfortable truth.
‘Just catching up on Insta, babe’
It’s Tinder.
bit.ly/4nWOuDu
Sunday 16 November Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Chile
Since 1901 presidential elections are declared holidays, as mandated by successive versions of the General Elections law.
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Since 1901 presidential elections are declared holidays, as mandated by successive versions of the General Elections law.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Sunday 16 November Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Chile
Since 1901 presidential elections are declared holidays, as mandated by successive versions of the General Elections law.
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Since 1901 presidential elections are declared holidays, as mandated by successive versions of the General Elections law.
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Piss-taking boss expects you to work after lunch
YOUR boss is unfairly expecting you to work at your desk without falling asleep after you have eaten lunch, it has emerged.
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YOUR boss is unfairly expecting you to work at your desk without falling asleep after you have eaten lunch, it has emerged.
#OccasionalDigest
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November 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Piss-taking boss expects you to work after lunch
YOUR boss is unfairly expecting you to work at your desk without falling asleep after you have eaten lunch, it has emerged.
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YOUR boss is unfairly expecting you to work at your desk without falling asleep after you have eaten lunch, it has emerged.
#OccasionalDigest
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Saturday 15 November National Peace Day in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast gained its independence from France in August 1960, with Félix Houphouët-Boigny becoming Ivory Coast's first president.
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Ivory Coast gained its independence from France in August 1960, with Félix Houphouët-Boigny becoming Ivory Coast's first president.
#IvoryCoast #NationalPeaceDayinIvoryCoast #OccasionalDigest
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November 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Saturday 15 November National Peace Day in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast gained its independence from France in August 1960, with Félix Houphouët-Boigny becoming Ivory Coast's first president.
#IvoryCoast #NationalPeaceDayinIvoryCoast #OccasionalDigest
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Ivory Coast gained its independence from France in August 1960, with Félix Houphouët-Boigny becoming Ivory Coast's first president.
#IvoryCoast #NationalPeaceDayinIvoryCoast #OccasionalDigest
bit.ly/3LE9521
Man dumped for faults shared by all men
A WOMAN has dumped her boyfriend because of a list of faults she has yet to discover are endemic to the male sex.
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A WOMAN has dumped her boyfriend because of a list of faults she has yet to discover are endemic to the male sex.
#OccasionalDigest
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November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Man dumped for faults shared by all men
A WOMAN has dumped her boyfriend because of a list of faults she has yet to discover are endemic to the male sex.
#OccasionalDigest
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A WOMAN has dumped her boyfriend because of a list of faults she has yet to discover are endemic to the male sex.
#OccasionalDigest
bit.ly/47VemK9
Friday 14 November Readjustment Movement Day in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau gained independence from Portugal in September 1974, with Luis Cabral becoming the country's first president.
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Guinea-Bissau gained independence from Portugal in September 1974, with Luis Cabral becoming the country's first president.
#GuineaBissau #OccasionalDigest #ReadjustmentMovementDayinGuineaBissau
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November 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Friday 14 November Readjustment Movement Day in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau gained independence from Portugal in September 1974, with Luis Cabral becoming the country's first president.
#GuineaBissau #OccasionalDigest #ReadjustmentMovementDayinGuineaBissau
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Guinea-Bissau gained independence from Portugal in September 1974, with Luis Cabral becoming the country's first president.
#GuineaBissau #OccasionalDigest #ReadjustmentMovementDayinGuineaBissau
bit.ly/4oIBDGn
Thursday 13 November National Indian Pudding Day in America
While a person is celebrating National Indian Pudding Day and getting ready to make this dessert, they may be tempted to think that it’s a Native American dessert. Unfortunately, they would be wrong.
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While a person is celebrating National Indian Pudding Day and getting ready to make this dessert, they may be tempted to think that it’s a Native American dessert. Unfortunately, they would be wrong.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Thursday 13 November National Indian Pudding Day in America
While a person is celebrating National Indian Pudding Day and getting ready to make this dessert, they may be tempted to think that it’s a Native American dessert. Unfortunately, they would be wrong.
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While a person is celebrating National Indian Pudding Day and getting ready to make this dessert, they may be tempted to think that it’s a Native American dessert. Unfortunately, they would be wrong.
bit.ly/3WV8awB
How turning 50 will sneak up on you like a bastard
ARE you worryingly close to the age of 50? Here’s how you’ll suddenly realise you’re really quite old.
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ARE you worryingly close to the age of 50? Here’s how you’ll suddenly realise you’re really quite old.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
How turning 50 will sneak up on you like a bastard
ARE you worryingly close to the age of 50? Here’s how you’ll suddenly realise you’re really quite old.
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ARE you worryingly close to the age of 50? Here’s how you’ll suddenly realise you’re really quite old.
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Wednesday 12 November Youth National Day in East Timor
After declaring independence from Portugal in 1975, the new-found sovereignty was short-lived when Indonesia annexed the nation. This led to the start of the war of independence that would last until 1999.
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After declaring independence from Portugal in 1975, the new-found sovereignty was short-lived when Indonesia annexed the nation. This led to the start of the war of independence that would last until 1999.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Wednesday 12 November Youth National Day in East Timor
After declaring independence from Portugal in 1975, the new-found sovereignty was short-lived when Indonesia annexed the nation. This led to the start of the war of independence that would last until 1999.
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After declaring independence from Portugal in 1975, the new-found sovereignty was short-lived when Indonesia annexed the nation. This led to the start of the war of independence that would last until 1999.
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Tuesday 11 November Independence Day in Poland
Polish Independence Day commemorates the re-establishment of the state of Poland at the end of the first world war in 1918.
For 123 years prior to 1918, Poland had been partitioned under the rule of Prussia, Austria, and Russia.
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Polish Independence Day commemorates the re-establishment of the state of Poland at the end of the first world war in 1918.
For 123 years prior to 1918, Poland had been partitioned under the rule of Prussia, Austria, and Russia.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Tuesday 11 November Independence Day in Poland
Polish Independence Day commemorates the re-establishment of the state of Poland at the end of the first world war in 1918.
For 123 years prior to 1918, Poland had been partitioned under the rule of Prussia, Austria, and Russia.
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Polish Independence Day commemorates the re-establishment of the state of Poland at the end of the first world war in 1918.
For 123 years prior to 1918, Poland had been partitioned under the rule of Prussia, Austria, and Russia.
bit.ly/43qh6xH
Monday 10 November Remembrance Day in Cayman Islands
The intention of the day is to remember the fallen on both sides in the 'Great War'.
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The intention of the day is to remember the fallen on both sides in the 'Great War'.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Monday 10 November Remembrance Day in Cayman Islands
The intention of the day is to remember the fallen on both sides in the 'Great War'.
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The intention of the day is to remember the fallen on both sides in the 'Great War'.
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Vermouth and Vimto: Five cocktails to make when you're hammered and you've drunk all the good stuff
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
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HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
bit.ly/43gfzKA
November 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Vermouth and Vimto: Five cocktails to make when you're hammered and you've drunk all the good stuff
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
bit.ly/43gfzKA
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
bit.ly/43gfzKA
Vermouth and Vimto: Five cocktails to make when you're hammered and you've drunk all the good stuff
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
bit.ly/4832gj7
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
bit.ly/4832gj7
November 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Vermouth and Vimto: Five cocktails to make when you're hammered and you've drunk all the good stuff
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
bit.ly/4832gj7
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
bit.ly/4832gj7
Sunday 9 November Iqbal Day in Pakistan
Sir Muhammad Iqbal, widely known as Allama Iqbal, was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot, within the Punjab Province of British India (now in Pakistan).
#IqbalDayinPakistan #OccasionalDigest #Pakistan
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Sir Muhammad Iqbal, widely known as Allama Iqbal, was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot, within the Punjab Province of British India (now in Pakistan).
#IqbalDayinPakistan #OccasionalDigest #Pakistan
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November 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Sunday 9 November Iqbal Day in Pakistan
Sir Muhammad Iqbal, widely known as Allama Iqbal, was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot, within the Punjab Province of British India (now in Pakistan).
#IqbalDayinPakistan #OccasionalDigest #Pakistan
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Sir Muhammad Iqbal, widely known as Allama Iqbal, was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot, within the Punjab Province of British India (now in Pakistan).
#IqbalDayinPakistan #OccasionalDigest #Pakistan
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