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Did you know...
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- ... that the Xbox was originally to be named "DirectX-box", to show the extensive use of DirectX within the console's technology.
- ... that the United States bought Alaska from Russia for $7,200,000 in 1867 (about two cents an acre).
- ... that The Oscars during World War II were made out of plaster because metal was scarce.
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In the news
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- General Motors says goodbye to Pontiac, Hummer, Saturn, and Saab 1
- Segway and General Motors launch joint venture 2
- Somali Pirates Drown With Share of $3M Ransom 3
- Man riding a moped gets sleepy, decides to have a nap. In the middle of the road. 4
- Impatient man makes a bomb threat at hospital in Florida. 5
- Teenager changes name to Captain Fantastic. 6
- Google buys a fighter jet. 7
- Henry Earl is arrested for the 1333rd time. 8
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On this day...
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- August 31:
- 1422 - Henry VI, becomes King of England at the age of 9 months.
- 1864 - Union forces led by General William T. Sherman launch an assault on Georgia.
- 1993 - HMS Mercury closes after 52 years in commission.
- 1998 - North Korea launches Kwangmyongsong.
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