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EuroK-Cars at the Royal College of Art Posted: 11 months ago by Bornbad
First year students of the Vehicle Design course at London’s Royal College of Art presented concepts for light, compact cars at the Science Museum in London earlier this month.
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British royal family stung by theft of beehives Posted: 6 months ago by kakana
About 11 hives, containing up to 500,000 bees, many destined for the Balmoral royal estate in Scotland to make honey for Prince Charles's Duchy Originals luxury food label, were taken in the raid last month.
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Ancient "royal temple" discovered in path of Ireland highway Posted: 3 years ago by AutumnLotus
The discovery of a major prehistoric site where experts believe an open-air royal temple once stood has stalled construction of a controversial four-lane highway in Ireland.
(Pic not related)
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Royal Marine survives jumping onto grenade to save comrades Posted: 1 year ago by tigertony
He refused to be evacuated for medical treatment, and an hour later shoots a Taliban insurgent. Will take time out from polishing huge brass balls to receive George Cross from the Queen.
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A new journey of exploration for Michael Palin Posted: 5 months ago by Bingo
As the Royal Geographical Society's new head, Michael Palin is a man with the world in his hands. He tells of his passion for the spirit of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton.
He hopes to enthuse people about the 'adventure' of geography.
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Send a message from the British Royal Navy Posted: 2 years ago by Bornbad
Yup!
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The Queen Bee: Not as Royal as You Think Posted: 7 months ago by bingo
The life of the Queen Bee - one of pampering, luxury and generally being spoiled rotten. Well, not quite. She lives to breed and everything else is secondary. This can sometimes involve some nasty looking artificial insemination (yes, there are pics). And what exactly is that sound coming from the hive?
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'Royal sex and drugs blackmail plot' probed Posted: 2 years ago by spocksmyhomeboy
The Sunday Times has reported that Scotland Yard were contacted after the alleged blackmailers threatened to go public with a video they claimed shows the royal engaged in a sex act.
I do hope its kate middelton and not the queen
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Nevada judge accused of demanding royal treatment Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
Elizabeth Halverson is a judge. But the way courthouse staffers see it, she expects to be treated like a queen.Her former bailiff, for example, says Halverson made him feel like a "houseboy."
She allegedly had her husband sworn in so that she could ask him under oath if he had completed chores at home.
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The girls of Simi Valley Royal High understand the meaning of 'Team' Posted: 9 months ago by 2manyusernames
Alyssa Rossi has been blind since birth. She is able to compete as a track runner thanks to the help and sacrifices of her teammates. One will run side by side with her connected by a thin grey belt. Alyssa may be blind, but her teammates are teaching the rest of us to see.
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Radiohead Composes Song for World War I Vet Harry Patch, Releases for Download Posted: 4 months ago by Bingo
Radiohead composed a string-orchestra piece in honor of Harry Patch, the last UK veteran of World War I and the third oldest man in the world. Patch died on July 25 at age 111, a few weeks after the song was recorded.
You can download it for £1.00 Proceeds will go to the Royal British Legion
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Royal Resorts: 10 Outrageous Hotels For The Mega-rich Posted: 6 months ago by AutumnLotus
Most of us have simple demands when it comes to travel lodging– a bed, a bathroom, a TV and wi-fi. There are others, however, whose demands far eclipse the simple convenience of your basic hotel room.
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Royal christening for UK's newest steam engine Posted: 9 months ago by iamamaniac
YORK, England – The first new mainline steam locomotive to be built in Britain for nearly 50 years was christened Thursday by Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.
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Royal corruption is rife in the ant world Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Far from being a model of social co-operation, the ant world is riddled with cheating and corruption and it goes all the way to the top, according to scientists from the Universities of Leeds and Copenhagen. Professor Jacobus Boomsma discovered that certain ants are able to cheat the system, ensuring their offspring become reproductive queens rather than sterile workers.
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Cost of Royal Family rises £1.5m Posted: 5 months ago by Doggylives
The £41m total does not include security provided by the police and Army or the ceremonial duties performed by the Armed Forces.
The cost of Royal travel, which is also paid by the taxpayer, increased by £300,000 from £6.2m to £6.5m.
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Royal Opera House withdraws naked billboard Posted: 2 years ago by topofall
The Royal Opera House has been forced to withdraw one of its posters after a performer who appears naked in the centre of the image claimed it had been unflatteringly distorted.
What, a couple of inches gone!
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Kid gets Mail to Grandpa 'Washing Machine Man" Posted: 3 years ago by musicgirldani
Grandson sent grandfather mail with no address only writing on envelope 'Washing Machine Man, Ixworth". The Royal Mail actually delivered this letter to the right guy!
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Herb used by Charles II to keep royal mistresses in shape could help fight today's obesity epidemic Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
It is an ancient slimming remedy with a royal seal of approval.
Now a traditional herb used by King Charles II to help his mistresses lose weight could be used in the modern day battle against obesity.
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Egypt discovers 2,500-year-old grave of royal guard Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
The grave of a royal guard of the 26th dynasty, which dates back to about 2,500 years ago, was unearthed by an Egyptian-Czech archaeological mission in the south of Cairo.
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Royal family says tribe must go Posted: 2 years ago by kxmk
The Royal Family of the United Arab Emirates might wipe out the second -oldest indigenous tribe in the world.
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