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History

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The Iron Horse and the Iron Cow

Railways not only brought fresh, healthy food to the urban poor, they improved the conditions of working animals.

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Picture: © Alan Fleming, Geograph. Licence: CC-BY-SA 2.0.. Source.

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The Pig-and-Potato War

In 1859, peaceful co-existence on the Canadian border was severely tested by a marauding pig.

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Picture: © Alan Fleming, Geograph. Licence: CC-BY-SA 3.0.. Source.

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Macarius and the Hyena

A monk of the Egyptian desert helped a desperate mother, and was richly rewarded.

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West Auckland, European Champions

A team of amateurs gave Europe’s finest a drubbing.

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Picture: © Stanley Howe, Geograph. Licence: CC-BY-SA 2.0.. Source.

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Fr Vitalis and the Familiar Face

Why did a kindly old priest refuse to show his respects to St Nektarios?

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Cuthbert and the Weary Hawk

A bird of prey shattered the peace of St Cuthbert’s island, and was taught an unforgettable lesson.

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Picture: © Bill Boaden, Geograph. Licence: CC-BY-SA 2.0.. Source.