Miral Sattar

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Are Harry Potter Fans Killing India’s Owls?

India has a problem, an owl problem, and the government is blaming Harry Potter.

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Sri Lanka Breaks Record for Largest Cup of Tea

Sri Lanka, known for being one the world’s leading tea manufacturers, just broke a world record – the largest cup of tea. A cup that serves about 32,000 people.

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Narcissistic Video of the Day: Man Can’t Stop Smiling at Himself

We over here at NewsFeed can’t stop watching this video of a man who can’t stop smiling at himself.  We even got a source to translate the Tagalog dialogue at the end.

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Watch: French Students Protest Burqa Ban With High Heels, Mini-Shorts

Two French students have discovered a creative way to protest against the burqa ban in France — walking around the streets of Paris in a niqab, high heels and mini-shorts. (via Telegraph)

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Pervez Musharraf Announces New Party

Former Pakistan president/military ruler Pervez Musharraf  just revealed the launch of his new political party, the “All Pakistan Muslim League,” to a crowd of about 200 people today at the security-heavy One White Hall Place in London.

A Bronze Helmet Unearthed By A Metal Detector To Be Auctioned At Christies

Weird Guy With Metal Detector Now Rich Weird Guy: Amateur Digs Up $460,000 Helmet

It’s almost like winning the lottery, but better! An amateur treasure hunter has unearthed a Roman helmet and mask valued at $460,000.

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Photos: Angelina Jolie Visits Pakistan Flood Victims

The floods in Pakistan have killed almost 2000 people and displaced 21 million people out of their homes. Angelina Jolie is one of the first celebrities to visit victims there.

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Ailing Honeymoon Town Markets to Men Obsessed With Virtual Women

A former honeymoon hotspot in Atami, Japan has found a way to bump its ailing economy by inviting virtual guests.

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Hong Kong Ad Sells Fresh Air

A new Hong Kong video ad campaign is literally a breath of fresh air.  The ad introduces a blue canister equipped with a breathing mask that comes in a variety of flavors like ‘beach’ or ‘horses.’

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Concussions Sending More Young Athletes to ER

As the pressure turns on, younger athletes are being sent to the ER.