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The Raging Bull boxing legend Jake LaMotta dies aged 95

The Raging Bull boxing legend Jake LaMotta dies aged 95

Jake LaMotta, known as The Raging Bull, has died at the age of 95 on Sept. 19. LaMottas daughter, Christi, posted the news on Facebook. Giacobbe Jake LaMotta was nicknamed The Raging Bull for his rough and brawling style. The former World Middleweight Champion had many tough battles against some of the best middleweights of all time, including his six-fight rivalry against Sugar Ray Leonard. LaMotta finished his career with a record of 83-19-4, with 30 wins by KO. LaMottas story inspired the movie Raging Bull, starring Robert De Niro. Hollywood stars paid tribute to one of the greatest boxers in history.  Sep 21, 2017
Londons parliament square to get first ever female statue

Londons parliament square to get first ever female statue

A statue of Dame Millicent Fawcett will be unveiled in Parliament Square this year to celebrate the upcoming 100th year anniversary of women being granted the right to vote.The statue was a result of campaigning by feminist activist Caroline Criado-Perez.She started a petition online when she noticed the area was home to 11 statues of famous political men and no women. Sep 20, 2017
11 boozy stats about Oktoberfest

11 boozy stats about Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest, the annual beer-drinking holiday has kicked off in Munich over the weekend. An estimated seven million liters of beer will be drunk at the festival this year. Here are 11 incredible stats behind the worlds largest Volksfest. Sep 20, 2017
The worlds first sand hostel opens on Australias Gold Coast

The worlds first sand hostel opens on Australias Gold Coast

Hostelworld and Gold Coast Tourism commissioned world champion sand sculptor Dennis Massoud, or Sandman as he is known, to create the first ever and amp;#39;sandcastle hostel and amp;#39; in the world. The impressive structure is straight out of the very golden sand the area is famous for. It took more than 26 tons of sand and 21 days to create the hostel on Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, Australia. Sep 20, 2017
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