Today in #history : A first group of colonists sent by Sir Walter Raleigh under the charge of Ralph Lane lands in the New World to create Roanoke Colony on Roanoke Island, off the coast of present-day North Carolina. (1585 CE). #OnThisDay

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This is the last photo taken from the surface of Venus, 40 years ago. The Venera-14 lander reached the surface in 1982, lasting 52 minutes in Venus' temperature of 450°C (847°F).

July 20, 1969 is a date that represents a pinnacle of human achievement - the #Apollo11 Moon landing. And while it was certainly special, it was only part of a long and challenging effort that involved thousands of people working hard and doing their part, resulting in the…

A lifelong dream! 🏆💚 You always have to believe! I'm only 20 years old, everything is happening too fast, but I'm very proud of how we work every day. Thank you everyone for your support, from the bottom of my heart! 🙌🏻😍 Wimbledon

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4,069 other solar systems!!

A legend returns.

The Centre Court crowd rises for eight-time #Wimbledon champion @RogerFederer

During the mid-20th century, cats played an important role on ships as skilled rodent catchers. Sailors realized that having cats aboard helped control the population of rats and mice, which were notorious for damaging supplies and spreading diseases. These ship cats became…

Interesting: Because earth's rotation is slowing down, today is about 0.00000002 seconds longer than yesterday.

30 years of TERRA WORTMANN OPEN 🎉

MVP!!!! GREATNESS 🏆🃏🏀

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Novak TIEBREAKOVIC!!! 🔥🔥 #tiebreakovic #Djokovic #kingofclutch

Pandemonium as Celtics going back to Boston for Game 7!!!! TNT scoreboard awaiting update for 104-103 win! 🏀💪🎉 #celtics #BostonCeltics Boston Celtics

anika lala overcoming adversity. not dwelling on the past. staying creative and thinking out of the box. all of these were important skills as a tennis player but feel just as relevant today.

French Open Roland-Garros is giving players access to a tool to protect vs cyber bullying.

'The mental health of players is a priority issue for the French Open,' the French federation director said.

#cyberbullying #OnlineSafety ATP Tour
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Very worthwhile to read for any patients interested in learning more about managing their gastrointestinal condition - straight from an experienced gastroenterologist!!

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In Westminster Abbey, where British monarchs have been crowned since January 1066, one of the oldest medieval doors in England: the abbey was totally rebuilt 750yrs ago, but this door was made from wood from the time of Edward the Confessor's original abbey from the 1060s. Neatly…