Gay Men's Chorus of DC says Pride concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled
The Pride concert with the National Symphony Orchestra called "A Peacock Among Pigeons" has been canceled. Posted: February ...
The First ‘Air Mail Delivery’ Occurred In 900 A.D.—A Biologist Describes The Package Sent (Hint: It Was A Food) And The Animals Who Delivered It
Air mail delivery is an essential part of modern life. The history of this unique invention goes back farther than you might ...
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Hawk seen catching pigeon in snow-covered park in Russia
A hawk was seen catching a pigeon in a snow-covered park in Russia. Dog walkers spotted the hungry Eurasian goshawk hunting the hapless bird at Udelny Park in St Petersburg on January 25. Footage ...
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Tommy the Pigeon WW2 Dickin Medal to be displayed at The Dock Museum
A plaque commemorating Tommy the pigeon was unveiled at Dalton’s leisure centre in 1995. Pictured are Dalton mayor Ann Coward (left), helped by Joyce Higgin, whose father owned the pigeon (Image: ...
Dog Left with Multiple Broken Bones After Abuse Finds 'Safe and Loving Home' for 'Healing Journey'
A 3-month-old puppy who police say was being abused outside of a restaurant in Michigan this week — and suffered multiple ...
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This dying Spanish town is turning to books to put it on the literary map
Only 60 villagers remain in the Spanish town of Libros. The town's name translates to the word “books” in English, and now, ...
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Bravery medal awarded to pigeon who defied a sniper's bullet to carry Nazi secrets back to Britain during WW2 set to go under the hammer
Tommy was awarded the Dickin Medal for delivering a vital message from the Dutch Resistance containing the location of a German arms factory which was then bombed. The blue cock pigeon was blown ...
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The war hero pigeon that defied a sniper’s bullet to carry Nazi secrets back to Britain
The bird’s bravery medal – awarded for its role in the destruction of a German arms site – has been listed for auction at £10,000 The bravery medal awarded to a pigeon that became an ...
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War medal awarded to Cumbrian pigeon for sale for £10k
A pigeon unintentionally became a hero during World War II and was awarded The Bravery Medal. It has been reported that the medal the pigeon was awarded has gone up for auction for £10,000. Tommy, a ...
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John and Priscilla set marital woes aside for daughter’s b-day
What a blast I had at the 13th birthday party of Anechka, the lovely daughter of my good friends, Priscilla “Pri” Meirelles ...