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Cricket—now played by millions of people in 92 countries ranging from the Caribbean to Europe to Africa to South Asia—was once the national game of, yes, these United States. And one of the first outdoor sports to be played on these shores. An 1844 cricket match between teams from the United States and Canada was the first international sporting event in the modern world, predating the revival of the Olympic Games by more than 50 years. tags cricket united states pastime popular historyVery interesting and informative article. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago |
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That 192 countries quiz was WAY too difficult for us geographically-challenged Plimers(Plimates?)... If your ego needs a boost try one a little closer to home - unless you live in one of those other 191 countries. picked by gnikgnok 2 years ago 6 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Despite some people's theories, the United States' national motto, "In God We Trust" was not added to paper money by mistake. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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The United States has asked four oil-rich Gulf states for close to 300 billion dollars to help it curb the global financial meltdown. picked by 2manyusernames 2 weeks ago 12 comments edit related share world |
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An article from the Guardian. It's a little hysterical in sections, but worth a look. picked by Fascha 2 years ago 23 comments edit related share plime.com |
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National Nuclear Security Administration Laboratory of United States, owns the Z Machine f Sandia's, which is capable to produce a temperature higher than Sun's. Recently has successfully obtained ice from water in just a few nanoseconds. picked by Johnny21J 2 years ago 5 comments edit related share plime.com |
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The Military of the US is deployed in many countries. This is due to many factors: the Cold War, in which the US government needed troops around the globe to counter the threat of the Soviet Union; and more recently, The War on Terror. The US has nearly 1.4 million active personnel, and over 369,000 of those are deployed outside the United States and its territories. picked by 2manyusernames 12 months ago 5 comments edit related share plime.com |
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"In 1814 we took a little trip Along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip, We took a little bacon and we took a little beans And we fought the bloody British in the town of New Orleans." The War of 1812 in which "The Battle of New Orleans" was fought was a war between the British and the United States, with Canada and the Native-Americans thrown in as well. Th... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
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The Electoral College of the US has it proponents and its detractors. One possible replacement is the National Popular Vote (NPV). Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass laws to enact this system provided enough other states does likewise. picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago 4 comments edit related share politics |
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Here are 10 quotes, mostly by Americans, that are actually quite critical of the United States, but succeed nonetheless in being both witty and funny as well. picked by AutumnLotus 3 weeks ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
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A fascist regime plans to host the Olympic Games. Critics call for a boycott, but the Games come off as planned. And on the field of world opinion, the host scores an enormous victory. In 1936 , serious movements urging an outright boycott of the Berlin Games were mounted in the United States, Britain, France, Sweden, Czechoslovakia and the Netherlands. Adolf Hitler had come to power two years ... read full post picked by buddha 8 months ago 4 comments edit related share world |
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Scotland is considering lobbying the United States to lift a ban on haggis, hoping to boost sales of the sheep-stomach-based national dish. Mmmmmm...haggis. picked by osiris12 11 months ago 5 comments edit related share entertainment |
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Breaking over 200 years of history, the first black man has been elected as the president of the United States picked by a1a1l1o1a1a1m2 1 month ago 74 comments edit related share politics |
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Match referee Jeff Crowe took the blame for the farcical finish to the World Cup final that saw Australia celebrate victory twice and forced Sri Lanka to bat in pitch-black darkness. 3 comments edit related share sportsA follow-up to the link posted yesterday by AutumnLotus: Rampant Aussies sweep World Cup. picked by rambler 2 years ago |
Once announce the partenership whit Circuit City Stores one of the most retailers in United States, World Cyber Games has published....... picked by darkryder 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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The oppressive heat that crept over parts of the western United States during the first few days of July 2007 took hold of the entire West during the week of July 4 through July 11. Deep red tones blanket every western state in this land surface temperature image. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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All males in the United States, born between the years 1872 and 1900, were required by law to register for the draft throughout 1917 and 1918. This series of records includes cards from all 50 states and Puerto Rico. picked by TheJehosephat 10 months ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Yet another unbelievable example of massive Mexican cajones! The Mexican government has filed a formal grievance with the United States because New Mexico fire fighters briefly crossed the border to extinguish a fire that started in the U.S. and spread South. picked by BrownTrout 2 years ago 10 comments edit related share world |
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NASA encouraged Europe to work on the development of its own manned spaceship. In such a way Europe will be able to provide the world, and mainly the United States, an additional way of get to the international space station. (without paying the Russians hundreds of millions of dollars) picked by maxriter 6 months ago 0 comments edit related share politics |
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the image talks, and u dont need know russian. but if u dont understand images i can help u. picked by leopoldogolba 11 months ago 7 comments edit related share world |
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Easier than naming the countries at least. picked by sparklyeyedgal181 2 years ago 12 comments edit related share plime.com |