Tumblr, please spread this like WILDFIRE. This teenager has been wrongly suspected of being one of the Boston bombers. He’s scared for his family.
Please pass it on.
Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2311248/Sala-Barhoum-track-star-teenager-denies-involvement-Boston-Marathon-bombing-picture-widely-circulated.html
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A version for tumblr that can be read without opening a new tab, since plenty of people would scroll past this story otherwise.
The bravest woman on Earth.
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Malala Yousafzai, in a 2011 interview with CNN, discussing her activism on behalf of girls seeking education in Pakistan.
I’m bringing this back because this morning it was announced that Malala Yousafzai has been officially nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Congratulations, princess.
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- teacher: what's something that you need that you can't see or feel?
- person: air
- me: wifi
A design for Richard III’s tomb has been unveiled by an enthusiasts’ group.
The Richard III Society said the 7ft (2.1m) long limestone monument would blend modern and medieval style decorations to reflect the king’s life.
Leicester Cathedral, where Richard is expected to be reinterred in 2014, said it would consider ideas but no decision had yet been made.
More at BBC news
It looks really cool. I hope they go with it.
vegansaurus!: Lily the therapy puppy gets a prosthetic paw!
From our Laura at Jezebel comes this sweet story of little Lily the therapy puppy and her brand-new paw (maybe!):
[Can’t see the video? Watch it on Vegansaurus.com!]Per Laura:
She’s an adorable pup who’s missing a paw due to complications at birth. However, that doesn’t hold Lily…
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