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world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

UK Honors Fallen Heroes with Armistice Day Tributes

Europe and the UK observed Armistice Day with two minutes of silence to commemorate those who died in World War One and subsequent conflicts. Events were held across the UK, including a ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum led by the Duchess of Edinburgh. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer participated in a wreath-laying ceremony in Paris. In Belfast, a protest emerged against Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill for attending a Remembrance Day service, marking a historic participation by a senior party figure.

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culture2 years ago•1 min saved

Exploring the Delicious World of Donuts in America.

National Donut Day is celebrated every 2 June in the US, with millions of Americans eating their way through over 10 billion donuts made annually. The tradition dates back to World War One, when the Salvation Army's Donut Lassies baked sweet treats for soldiers on the front lines. The first-ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago in 1938 as a tribute to the Donut Lassies. The donut, which arrived in America under the Dutch name olykoeks, took on its current name in the mid-19th century. Popular donut chains such as Krispy Kreme, Dunkin and Duck Donuts will offer free items to patrons across the US on National Donut Day.

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#american-tradition #culture #history