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Fireworks And A Disappointing Premature Ejaculation

by observer1 in Holidays, November 27, 2011
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See the story on Youtube. The build up was sensational but the main event was a definite let down.

Mischief Night: Trick or Treat

by elissamichelezacher in Holidays, October 25, 2011
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The English roots of trick or treating.

Remember Remember! The Reason We Celebrate The 5Th of November

by LanaThorn in Holidays, October 19, 2011
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The reason we have bonfire night today.

Captured Terrorist Escapes Hanging – The Execution of Guy Fawkes

by Bruce Officer in Holidays, January 31, 2011
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Today, 31st January 2011, is the anniversary of the execution of Guy Fawkes and the other members of the Gunpowder plot of November 1605.

Remember, Remember The 5Th of November

by satnin1981 in Holidays, November 5, 2009
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Why do we celebrate what could be considered to be one of the first acts of terrorism in British history?

Fireworks: A Big Bang or a Damp Squib?

by clarinetgod in Holidays, November 1, 2009
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Are fireworks really worth all the fuss?

The Gunpowder Plot, and Robert Catesby

by Kim Seabrook in History, June 30, 2009
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From Hero or Villain: More Prisoners of Eternity.

Terrorism is by no means a recent phenomenom. On five November, 1605, a small group of disgruntled Catholics under the charismatic leadership of the dashing Robert Catesby sought to annihilate the entire English establishment, and they came perilously close to doing so.

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