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New in the Edited Guide: 'How To Irritate People' - the Television Special
This was a 1968 US television comedy special that took an important step towards the creation of Britain's most famous television comedy series, Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Author: Bluebottle
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The subject is Anannatannassamitindriyam. Tune in to find out what that has to do with Robbie hiking in Wales, and all those birds in the issue. We are wise and inscrutable.
Author: Post Team
Topical: German Unity Day
Germany commemorates its 1990 reunification on 3 October each year.
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Do you dread thunderstorms or run out to dance in the rain?
This month we'd like your thoughts on the Power of Nature.
Whether it's storm chasing or wondering how a mighty tree grows from that tiny seed in your hand.
Send us your accounts, photos and videos, or write an Entry for the Guide.
Wherever you live, we're sure you'll have something powerful to share.
October 2022 Create Challenge: The Power of Nature
Newest Edited Entries
- h2g2 Merchandise - On Sale Now!3rd October 2022
- 'How To Irritate People' - the Television Special3rd October 2022
- When Is a Turtle a Calendar?3rd October 2022
- Introduction to 'Minecraft', the Video Game26th September 2022
- Jimmy Durante: Ragtime and Beyond26th September 2022
- The Many Careers of Sol Bloom29th September 2022
- Morse Code - a Method of Communication21st September 2022
- 'The Wizard of Oz' - the 1939 Film21st September 2022
- Types of Queen in the UK12th September 2022
- 'Jane Eyre' - a Novel by Charlotte Bronte4th October 2022
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- A88055111 - Turnstones - Birds that Turn Stones 2 Weeks Ago
- A88051575 - 'Minions: the Rise of Gru' - the Animated Film 4 Weeks Ago
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