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Local News · HendonHendon Marks 200 Years Since Sir Stamford Raffles' Death
A gathering in Hendon commemorated the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles' passing. Raffles, instrumental in founding Singapore and the Zoological Society of London, is interred at St Mary's Church.
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WorldApril Fools' Day tradition: Why jokes stop at midday
April Fools' Day, celebrated annually on April 1st, traditionally dictates that pranks and jokes must cease by midday. Continuing them after noon is considered bad luck, making the prankster the 'April Fool'. The origins of this custom are debated, with theories linking it to historical calendar shifts and Roman festivals.
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