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Giant Goldfish: A giant goldfish photo has been circulating the web, starting yet another photoshop controversy.  However, a 30 pound “goldfish” isn’t unlikely, although this isn’t really a run-of-the-mill-pet-store goldfish – it’s a koi carp.

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The new bills continue to honor great Filipinos like former presidents Manuel Quezon, Sergio Osmena, Manuel Roxas, and Diosdado Macapagal. As well as former Senator Ninoy Aquino, and war heroes Josefa Llanes Escoda, Vicente Lim, and Jose Abad Santos.

However, the P500 bill now features former President Corazon Aquino, whose photo is placed beside his husband, Ninoy. It also depicts a smiling Ninoy, a far cry from his forlorn image in the current P500 bill.

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8 HK tourists killed in Manila bus siege - Rolando Mendoza [Hostage Taker] 0 comments

8 HK tourists killed in Manila bus siege

By Mynardo Macaraig, AFP

MANILA, Philippines (8th UPDATE) - Philippine security forces stormed a bus packed with Hong Kong tourists on Monday to end a dramatic hostage crisis that unfolded live on global television, leaving eight people and the gunman dead.

The day-long ordeal began when a disgruntled ex-policeman armed with an M-16 assault rifle and dressed in combat pants hijacked the bus in Manila's tourist district in a desperate bid to get his job back.

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 Apple Juice Benefits

Apple juice is one of the many different fruit juices which is known to be very healthy for the body. Here are just some of the various health benefits which are believed to be associated with drinking apple juice. Also learn about some of the things when you are trying to find the healthiest apple juice possible.

The Benefits of Apple Juice

1. There are a variety of essential nutrients and vitamins which may help protect the body from certain illnesses, such as the common cold.

2. Apple juice contains antioxidants, which may help prevent the body from developing various types of cancer, as well as heart disease.

3. As long as you drink it in moderation, it is believed that the antioxidants in apple juice may help promote weight loss.

4. Some scientific research shows that apple juice may help improve brain function and, ultimately, improve cognition due to this reason.

5. Due to the high amount of antioxidants found in apple juice, it may help reduce cholesterol levels.

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