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Iconic Photos
Source: cracktwo.com

Some iconic and historic photos. Here are some in the list: Bourke-White at Buchenwald The Execution of Leonard Siffleet Obama in Kenya Cold War on the Court Oscar Streaker The Falling Man Vulture Stalking a Child Lynching of Young Blacks

Shots of the century: From seaside fun to national disasters, an unparalleled photographic archive of the past 100 years opens to the public
Source: Independent.co.uk

A scorching goal – CLICKETY-CLICK – a prime ministerial visit – CLICKETY-CLICK – freak weather conditions in Blackpool (you've guessed it) CLICKETY-CLICK. It takes only a split second to record a historical event; but appreciation of the act can last decades.

List of Banished Words Released for 2009
Source: firstcoastnews.com

They're the words we used incorrectly, too often and sometimes for no good reason. Lake Superior State University has released its annual list of the 15 most misused, overused or generally useless words.

Recession Turns Malls Into Ghost Towns
Source: Crooks and Liars

Malls, those ubiquitous shopping meccas that sprang up in the 1950s, are dwindling in number, with many struggling properties reduced to largely vacant shells.

Che Chic Endures for Communists and Capitalists
Source: CNN

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNN) -- It is the most popular photograph in history: Argentine revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara stares pensively at the horizon, his steely eyes shielded behind a thick beard and his trademark beret.

Iconic - the Adjective of the Age?
Source: Australian News Network

Every era suffers a lexicon of invasive usages. Words are as subject to fashion as morals and lapels, politics and popular music. Today's merely tiresome coinage is tomorrow's infuriatingly ubiquitous cliche.

Annual 'Banished Words' List Unveiled
Source: ClickOrlando.com

DETROIT -- You can finally call it a "recession," thanks to President George W. Bush's recent use of the term to describe the fragile state of the U.S. economy. But word-watchers far and wide forbid you to say the pain has spread from "Wall Street to Main Street."

Monty Python launches YouTube Channel, tells users to stop stealing - CNET News
Source: CNET.com

Excerpt: Monty Python, the iconic comedy series, has launched a YouTube channel. And although the page features a slew of clips from the show, most noteworthy is its featured video, which blames users for "ripping" the show off.

Nirvana Baby Gets Back in the Pool, Again
Source: Spinner.com

Back in the early '90s, an infant boy was dropped into a swimming pool and photographed underwater in his birthday onesie. That surreal image went on to become the cover art for arguably the most influential album of the whole decade, Nirvana's breakthrough LP, 'Nevermind.'

René Burri

René Burri has captured some of the last century's most defining images through his lens, including portraits of Picasso, Le Corbusier and his now iconic photograph of Che Guevara.

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