2025 Beninese coup attempt
An attempted coup takes place in Benin, but is thwarted, and order restored.
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Torri Huske, American swimmer
On December 7, 2013, the world's oldest known message in a bottle was found on a beach in Germany, dating back to 1913.
"You can’t blame gravity for falling in love."
Albert Einstein
Lando Norris
British racing driver Lando Norris wins the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 2025 with McLaren.
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"You can’t blame gravity for falling in love."
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2025 Beninese coup attempt
An attempted coup takes place in Benin, but is thwarted, and order restored.
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Lando Norris
British racing driver Lando Norris wins the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 2025 with McLaren.
