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Iconic photos from D-Day (photos)

The invasion of Normandy, named Operation Overlord and launched 63 years ago to the day, was the largest amphibious military attack in history. In World War II, D-Day as it became known was instrumental in turning the tide against the Axis forces in the European theatre of war. Gen. Dwight D.

Students from Istanbul Technical University to participate in rover competition in US

A group of students from Istanbul Technical University (İTU) are set to attend the finals of a competition in the U.S. with a Mars rover they have built, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on May 29. 
The "İTU Rover Team" group will participate in the University Rover Challenge (URC) in the U.S. state of Utah between June 1 and 3. 

Greek American miners in shadow of Ludlow Massacre of the sacrifice of Louis Tikas

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, coal miners used candles to make their way deep underground through the mines, a dangerous practice because of the highly explosive nature of coal dust.

The 1929 funeral of Chris Melonakis’ grandfather, who died from an infection 10 days after unsanitary dental work. He worked in the mine until the day before he died.

F-35A lightning II “smash” F-16s at red flag exercise! (photos-videos)

The F-35A achieved a quite impressive score during Red Flag 17-1, the U.S. Air Force’s premier air combat exercise underway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, that pits “Blue Air” (friendly forces) against “Red Air” (enemy) in an all-out air war featuring air-to-air, air-to-ground, search and rescue, and special forces elements.

Travelchannel: Santorini among the 21 most exciting places you should visit

According to Travelchannel, Santorini is among the 21 most exciting places you should visit.
In an article in its website Travelchannel uncovers the magic of each destination as they combine beauty with unforgetable experiences.

21.  Βlue Lagoon, Iceland

Awesome photos from supermoon around the world! (photos)

The biggest and brightest full moon in nearly 70 years has lit up skies across the world.
Stargazers were treated to the spectacular ‘supermoon’ where it appeared 14 per cent larger and 30 per cent brighter than usual.
The event, described as “undeniably beautiful” by US space agency Nasa, is the result of the Moon coming closer to Earth than it has done since 1948.

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