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The kitten who was called woof!

9:35min, with sub-titles

And this is not the only Woof cartoon (look at list on right of YouTube page).

[Lead from a Ukrainian correspondent]

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hitler reviews the ipad

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britain turns white

	Britain during more clement weather
	Left: image taken at 11.15 UT on 7 January 2010 source: NASA, NEODAAS/University of Dundee

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flying saucers reported

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“Indonesia on Saturday successfully broke the world record for the most sky lanterns flown simultaneously, according to officials, with more than ten-thousand paper lanterns sent up into the night sky.

“Thousands of people flooded into a field beside Carnival beach in Ancol, north Jakarta, to participate in the record breaking attempt.”

More than 10,000 lanterns launched by thousands of locals on Carnaval Beach, Ancol, north Jakarta, Indonesia
Photo: Supri/ Reuters

“The flying lantern is a Chinese tradition. It is essentially a paper bag with a block of paraffin with a wick suspended by wire across the opening. The lantern lifts when the wick is lit, warming the air inside like a hot air balloon.
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Freedom Faithnet Global said it organized world record attempt for the Most sky lanterns flown simultaneously as a symbol of hope and prayer as part of annual celebrations. This year's celebrations have an environmental focus. ” [Quoted from worldrecordsacademy.org]

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