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Shaking Hands: Iraqi President Saddam Hussein greets Donald Rumsfeld, then special envoy of President Ronald Reagan, in Baghdad on December 20, 1983.
Shaking Hands with Saddam Hussein:
The U.S. Tilts toward Iraq, 1980-1984

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Housework cuts breast cancer risk

Chores may be exercise enough
Women who exercise by doing the housework can reduce their risk of breast cancer, a study suggests.
The research on more than 200,000 women from nine European countries found doing household chores was far more cancer protective than playing sport.
Dusting, mopping and vacuuming was also better than having a physical job.

The women in the Cancer Research UK-funded study spent an average of 16 to 17 hours a week cooking, cleaning and doing the washing.

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Bust Bush

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1966: First US space probe lands on Moon

The United States has landed its first spacecraft on the Moon.
Scientists were surprised and delighted that Surveyor 1 - America’s first attempt at a “soft” landing - succeeded.
They had expected it to take at least four tries.
The Soviet Union was the first to achieve the feat four months ago. It is believed to have sent four failed missions before landing the Luna 9 probe successfully.
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1950: Television crosses the Channel

The BBC has transmitted the first ever live television pictures across the Channel.
A two-hour programme was broadcast live from Calais in northern France to mark the centenary of the first message sent by submarine telegraph cable from England to France.
In spite of formidable difficulties, this pioneer venture was successful, though the picture quality was far from perfect
British viewers were able to watch the town of Calais “en fete”, with a torchlight procession, dancing and a firework display all taking place in the Place de l’Hotel de Ville.
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1974: First female president for Argentina

Maria Estela Isabel Martinez de Peron has been sworn in as interim leader of the Argentine Republic.
Her husband President Juan Peron delegated responsibility after doctors said he required 24-hour medical attention and rest.

Mrs Peron, a former cabaret dancer, is now Argentina’s first female president and at 43 the youngest Latin American head of state.

Her 78-year-old husband has not been seen in public for two weeks and is reported to be seriously ill with bronchitis and influenza.

In a state broadcast, Mrs Peron said her husband was “conscious that his state of health prevents him from directly attending to government affairs until his recovery”.

Mrs Peron, known to the Argentine public as ‘Isabelita’, is Juan Peron’s third wife and became vice-president after his return to power in September 1973.

The couple met in a night club in Panama during Juan Peron’s years of exile after being ousted from power in a military coup in 1955.

Argentina’s main power groups, including the armed forces and labour unions, are understood to have pledged Mrs Peron their support.

But regional experts say Isabelita will be inheriting a weak economy in a country suffering from political violence and civil unrest.

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How To Live A Long Life

As technology and medicine evolve over time, the life expectancy in most countries is increasing. Here are a few additional ways of increasing the odds that you will make it to that ripe old age of 85 and beyond.
Steps
Eat healthy. Some health professionals will state that eating healthy is more important to your body than getting regular exercise. Indulge only when necessary and have a well-balanced diet. Read and understand “Nutrition Facts”. A vegetarian or vegan diet can benefit your health a lot, check out some vegetarian recipes and ideas.

Introduce regular exercise into your life. While most people lead quite busy lives, the benefits of exercise usually present themselves in all areas of your life. Gradually introducing exercise will lead to longer patterns of fitness rather than adopting a harsh workout regime each New Year’s.
Develop a sleep schedule.
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