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Teller (Magician and Illusionist) - On This Day

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Full Name: Raymond Joseph Teller Profession: Magician and Illusionist Biography: Teller is one half of the magician act Penn and Teller, who along with fellow illusionist Penn Jillette has been performing since 1975. Teller, formally a teacher is known for not speaking during their act, except on rare occasions. The duo became successful on Broadway in New York in the late 1980s. They also became known for their various TV guest appearances including on " Read More...

The U.K. to Vote on World's Only Generational Smoking Ban

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The U.K. House of Commonsvoted Tuesday to advance the “Tobacco and Vapes Bill” that wouldmake it illegal for anyone born in 2009 or beyond to buy tobacco and add restrictions to vaping. Legislators voted in favor of the bill in a 383- to-67 vote.   The bill would amount to an effective lifetime ban on smoking for those under the age of 15 and has now moved forward from its second reading to the committee stage. Read More...

Why Space Is Cold If the Sun Is Hot?

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Venus has exceptionally high temperatures, hot enough to melt lead. It’s the hottest planet in our Solar System, with a high-pressure environment and super-strong winds. The winds there are 50 times faster than the planet’s rotation. It’s getting stronger over time, and scientists don’t know why. But they did find something interesting in the planet’s clouds — a potential sign of decaying biological matter. Could there be life then? Not quite, since Venus has a dry, windy atmosphere and doesn’t have enough water for life to develop. Read More...