Man asks woman's cat for permission to marry
A MAN has wisely asked his girlfriend’s cat for permission to marry her.
Nathan consulted Nikki, not their real names,’ grey tabby cat Mr Wiggles because he felt he could not go against the wishes of such an important authority figure in her life.
He said: ‘Nikki looks up to Mr Wiggles in a weird paternalistic way. She asks him questions and takes any meow as an affirmation or rejection.
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Friday 1 May Vappu in Finland
With its northern latitude leading to cold. dark winters, the arrival of spring has always been a welcome event in Finland and a tradition of a festival to mark the turning of the seasons dates back to pagan times.
The Finnish name 'Vappu' originates from an 8th-century German saint called Walpurgis, who was canonised on May 1st 870 AD.
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Thursday 30 April Memorial Day in Israel
It always precedes the next day's subsequent celebrations of Israel Independence Day, the Yom Haatzmaut of the 5th of Iyar for the annual holiday of the Public Proclamation of the State of Israel of 1948.
How to party like accountants this financial New Year's Eve
How to party like accountants this financial New Year's Eve
EXCITED about the new tax year? Here’s how to party like an accountant before a thrilling new fiscal year begins in April. Don’t forget the Alka-Seltzer!
Choose the venue prudently
Hiring a party venue can be costly, and the company office has overheads, so show fiscal prudence and reduce outlay by partying at someone’s home.
Wednesday 29 April Showa Day in Japan
The Showa Era is the longest and most dramatic reign of an emperor in Japan’s history. Emperor Showa was the longest-living emperor. He died at age 87 after reigning for 63 years. In fact, the Showa Era literally covers some of modern Japan’s brightest and darkest hours. After his death in 1989, he was renamed Emperor Showa.
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Tuesday 28 April Mujahideen Victory Day in Afghanistan
In 1978 Afghanistan's prime minister, Mohammed Daoud Khan, was assassinated during a coup led by the socialist People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA). The PDPA then seized power. But as more and more groups emerged in opposition to the communist leanings of the leadership, the PDPA government sought help from the Soviet Union.
Monday 27 April Anzac Day in New Zealand (in lieu)
In 1915 Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula. The plan was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul), capital of the Ottoman Empire and an ally of the Germans. They landed at Gallipoli on 25 April, meeting fierce resistance from the Turkish defenders. The assault rapidly became a stalemate, dragging on for 8 months.
How to smoothly move on from a failed attempt at sexting to discussing the weather
TRIED to spice things up with dirty texts and been rebuffed? Here’s how to move onto a much safer topic: the British weather.
Tell your partner they misunderstood
When you asked if she was wet, what you meant was ‘due to the downpour we just had’. If you requested shower pics, you meant her in a charming mac caught in an April shower.
Sunday 26 April Union Day in Tanzania
The first European to visit Tanzania was Vasco da Gama in 1498. European colonialism in the region began on mainland Tanzania during the late 19th century when Germany formed German East Africa.
Following World War I, the mainland came under British control and was ruled as Tanganyika, with Zanzibar remaining a separate colonial jurisdiction.
Tanganyika gained its independence in 1961.
How to find out everything that's wrong with your friend by going on holiday with her
YOU’VE seen her hungover. You’ve seen her cry over a situationship. You’ve even seen her attempt to reverse park.
