National Day (Brunei)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"Love isn't something you find. Love is something that finds you." Loretta Young


TODAY IN HISTORY:

Fall of the Alamo

Osama bin Laden

• 1455 Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible.
• 1836 The Battle of the Alamo begins in San Antonio, Texas.
• 1998 Osama bin Laden publishes a fatwa declaring jihad against all Jews and "Crusaders" (the people of Europe and USA).

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

J. K. Rowling

Are you a Harry Potter fan? Well, J.K. Rowling, the author of the famous book, has something totally different in mind, as reported on this Time article.
Do you like traveling and how deep would you like to go? Have a look at this BBC report on visiting the bottom of the sea.
We've been discussing addiction, and today CNN features this interview with a news anchor who overcame several addictions.
What's the connection between astronauts and Tabasco sauce? Listen to this NPR report to fin out.
The carnival in Rio de Janeiro is over but who was the winner this year? Click here to enjoy the Brazilian festive atmosphere.
What's trending now? Believe it or not, young girls are posting controversial videos on youtube. Follow this link to find out more.
Finally, a cool science video. Yahoo has this report about what looks something between weird and artistic.