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April 2006



Tennessee Titans Pick Texas Longhorn Quarterback Vince Young In 2006 NFL Draft

Saturday, 29 April 2006 6:29 P GMT-06
The Tennessee Titans chose to go with Texans QB Vince Young with their No. 3 pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. The Titans feel Young will fit in their scheme and will ultimately take over for the aging Steve McNair.

27th Annual "Most Beautiful Bulldog" Contest Features Dogs In Costume

Thursday, 27 April 2006 9:38 P GMT-06
This 2-year old English bulldog beat-out 49 others to claim top prize in the 27th annual "Beautiful Bulldog" contest. The contest marks the beginning of the Drake Relays, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious track and field meets.

The Mummified Hand Of Sir John Heydon Severed In A 1600 Duel

Monday, 24 April 2006 10:09 P GMT-06
This mummified hand belongs to Sir John Heydon, or at least it used to before the Castle Museum in Norwich came across it. According to the small piece of text below the box it was cut off in a duel with Sir Robert Mansfield in January of 1600.

National Wildlife Federation Annual Photography Contest Winners

Sunday, 23 April 2006 11:02 A GMT-06
More than 4,000 images were submitted during the past year to National Wildlife Federation's 35th annual photo contest. Selected by the editors on the basis of originality and execution, the winners appear here.

International Orchid Show Blooms In New York

Friday, 21 April 2006 12:30 P GMT-06
The Greater New York Orchid Society’s 26th annual International Orchid show has openned at the Rockefeller Center Ice Skating Rink. The Japanese tradition of bamboo decorations will be featured and trophies will be awarded for various categories.

Russian Man Survives Having A 10-cm Nail Driven Into Head

Wednesday, 19 April 2006 3:35 P GMT-06
A man from the Ufa region in western Russia has survived after discovering a 10-cm nail in his head. The 40-year-old man discovered a metal dowel sticking out of the top of his head while brushing his hair after a party the previous evening.

1906 San Francisco Earthquake: Then And Now

Tuesday, 18 April 2006 11:59 P GMT-06
100 years have passed since the ground opened and fires raged out of control in San Francisco following the massive earthquake Wednesday, April 18, 1906. The quake measured 8.3 on the Richter scale igniting fires that proved far more disastrous.

The Lord Is Risen! The Lord Is Risen Indeed

Sunday, 16 April 2006 9:48 P GMT-06
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian Faith. It establishes that the past is over and gone and a new reign has begun. The symbolic rebirth also parallels the beginning of spring and nature's endless cycle of renewal.

Easter Eggs: Myth, Meaning And Tradition

Sunday, 16 April 2006 4:40 P GMT-06
The myths and traditions of Easter Eggs comes to current day lore from an incredibly distant past that has shown man's relationship with the egg to be a very deep seated one. Thus the old Latin proverb: Omne vivum ex ovo "all life comes from an egg".

Now That's A Big Easter Bunny!

Sunday, 16 April 2006 3:03 A GMT-06
Huge Easter Bunnies have been spotted across the United Kingdom, Germany and Texas. The fictional animal that delivers Easter Eggs has become the most favorite of Easter symbols. It's universal and secular in its appeal.

The Christian World Observes "Good Friday"

Friday, 14 April 2006 5:06 P GMT-06
The christian world "celebrates" Good Friday today. This is the day commemorating Jesus Christ's cruxificion. Here are some photos of "Good Friday" reenactments across the globe and also more information about the history of good friday.

45 Ton Fin Whale Washes-Up On Quebec Shoreline

Wednesday, 12 April 2006 3:16 P GMT-06
A fin whale lies on the shores of the St. Lawrence river in Contrecouer, Quebec Canada. The 45-tonne whale was believed to have become caught on the propellers of a Danish cargo ship and drifted after sailors released the dead animal from their ship.

Christie's Auction House Springs Open With "Magnificent Jewels"

Tuesday, 11 April 2006 10:13 P GMT-06
Christie's Auction House continues to lead the jewelry market in 2006 with another sale of "Magnificent Jewels", The likes of which have not been seen in nearly a decade. Christie's will offer 31 specimens from Joan Kroc's estate. Harry Winston

Even More Zoo Babies: Cute Little Babies Born In Zoos

Saturday, 8 April 2006 5:32 P GMT-06
First there was "Zoo Babies" then came the famous "More Zoo Babies" and now we show you "Even More Zoo Babies". A quick look at some of the more recent additions to the captive animal kingdom. From a baby gorilla and monkeys to elephants and hippos.

US Scientists Successfully Grow Replacement Organ From Patients Own Cells

Thursday, 6 April 2006 12:32 P GMT-06
Lab-grown Bladders Are A Medical Milestone. US scientists have successfully implanted bladders grown in the laboratory from patients' own cells into people with bladder disease. The team is now working on organs including hearts using the technique.

Unmanned Planes Will Soon Be Monitoring US Cities By Air

Monday, 3 April 2006 6:18 P GMT-06
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have soared the skies of Iraq and Afghanistan for years, spotting enemy camps, protecting military bases, and even launching missile attacks against terrorists. Now UAVs will be flying over and monitoring the United States.