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How Do You Measure Up?
Zero Hedge
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How does average penis size compare across different countries? This infographic, via Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu, maps global data on average erect penis length, offering a visual ranking of 142 countries. The data for this visualization was...
One ocean, one people —why not one passport?
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 16, 2025
BY Seone Lolesio and Shailendra B Singh Centuries ago, movement across Oceania was limited only by the vastness of the ocean, not by borders or bureaucracies. Our ancestors needed nothing more than courage, traditional knowledge and a canoe to...
Owen Farrell captains much-changed Lions side to face First Nations & Pasifika XV: British & Irish Lions team news
Rugby World
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July 21, 2025
Andy Farrell rings the changes for the Lions ahead of their final mid-week match of the 2025 Tour Owen Farrell will captain the British & Irish Lions against the First Nations & Pasifika XV as head coach Andy Farrell rings the changes for the...
Six-time champion Kelsey Chugg chasing history at 119th Utah Women’s State Amateur this week
Yahoo Sports
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MIDWAY — It is somehow fitting that the 36-hole championship match of the 119th Utah State Women’s Amateur will be played on Pioneer Day this coming week. That’s because defending champion Kelsey Chugg, the six-time winner of this combination...
India sees 8-spot jump in Henley Passport Index, now offers Visa-Free entry to 59 countries. Check full list
Mint
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July 23, 2025
The Indian passport has climbed eight spots to rank 77th on the Henley Passport Index 2025, up from 85th last year. This is a notable rise despite gaining visa-free access to just two additional countries. Indian passport holders can now travel...
“Who?” – Fans are all saying the same thing about Andy Farrell’s latest Lions call-up
Ruck
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July 20, 2025
Scotland back-row Gregor Brown has been drafted into the British & Irish Lions squad ahead of their final midweek clash against the First Nations and Pasifika XV on Tuesday. The 24-year-old, who also covers second row, started at lock in...
EU Ambassador Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to PNG
PNG Business News
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The European Union Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Jacques Fradin reaffirmed the EU’s long-term commitment to PNG, emphasising innovation, climate action and deepening trade and development partnerships under a transformative “global gateway”...
LA wildfire victims building ADUs as first step in home rebuilding process
Whittier Daily News - California
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July 20, 2025
Woefully underinsured, an Altadena retiree ponders building a tiny house at the back of his yard to replace the three-bedroom home he lost in the January firestorms. His insurance would pay, at most, just a third of the cost to replace the...
Postcards from The Parthenon: Parkersburg
The Parthenon - West Virginia
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July 17, 2025
Tucked along the banks of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers, Parkersburg, West Virginia, is a city where industry meets charm and history lingers around every bend. Known for its Victorian architecture and Appalachian grit, Parkersburg offers...
New visa offers lifeline for Tuvaluans amid global climate crisis
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific Islanders, especially those from the climate-threatened nation of Tuvalu, are taking advantage of Australia’s new resettlement aimed at helping people affected by climate change. The move is part of a special agreement called the Falepili...
Hawaiian Luau is a Cultural Event at Corso
Atlanta Jewish Times - Georgia
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July 16, 2025
When Tapua Ainu’u arrived at Corso Atlanta as the new life enrichment or activities director earlier this year, he came with a background quite unlike most of the residents of the upscale senior community in West Buckhead. Mr. T, as he’s more...
Arts in the Heart returns closer to Savannah River this year
WRDW 12 - Georgia
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July 17, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is relocating back to the Savannah River this year. The festival will be located on the Augusta Common, Reynolds Street and by the River from Sept. 19-21. Guests will still have...
Lions secondrow Joe McCarthy a doubt for Second Test in Melbourne
The Irish Times
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Confirmation that Joe McCarthy is a doubt for the British & Irish Lions’ Second Test against the Wallabies in the Melbourne Cricket Ground next Saturday has been underlined by the tourists’ decision to call up the Scotland and Glasgow Warriors...
Walters confirmed as Kangaroos coach for Ashes series
Brisbane Times
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July 22, 2025
Skinner was officially appointed as Jillaroos head coach in February ahead of their historic Las Vegas match – taking over from long-time coach Brad Donald. She will continue to lead the Australian women’s team for the Pacific Championships later...
Lions call up Brown as foot problem hits McCarthy’s second Test hopes
The Guardian
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July 20, 2025
The Ireland lock Joe McCarthy is a doubt for the British & Irish Lions’ second Test against the Wallabies on Saturday because of a foot condition. Andy Farrell has called up Scotland’s Gregor Brown to bolster his second-row ranks as a result,...
England legend Manu Tuilagi planning on swapping nations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Ruck
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July 20, 2025
Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Changes to World Rugby’s eligibility laws have opened the door for several well-known England internationals to potentially represent a different...
Rugby-Farrell calls up fourth Scottish reinforcement to Lions squad
The Malaysian Star
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July 20, 2025
BRISBANE (Reuters) -British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell called another Scottish reinforcement into his squad in the shape of lock Gregor Brown on Sunday after Joe McCarthy had to be replaced during the first test victory over Australia. Irish...
Where is the Arts in the Heart 2025?
The Augusta Chronicle - Georgia
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One of Augusta's favorite festivals, Arts in the Heart, is just two months away. Longtime regulars can't wait for all of the multicultural food, lively music, and works of art as far as the eye can see. But there's a small change of plans: A news...
Scotland's Brown to join Lions squad in Melbourne
BBC
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July 20, 2025
Scotland back row Gregor Brown will join the British and Irish Lions squad before their final midweek match against the First Nations and Pasifika XV on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Glasgow Warrior can also play lock, where he started on Friday in...
Farrell calls up fourth Scottish reinforcement to Lions squad
Channel News Asia
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July 20, 2025
BRISBANE :British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell called another Scottish reinforcement into his squad in the shape of lock Gregor Brown on Sunday after Joe McCarthy had to be replaced during the first test victory over Australia. Irish lock...