Helen catching some rays

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March 23rd 2006
BEARD ALERT!! BEARD ALERT!! BEARD ALERT!! Unfortunately due to freak weather conditions (it being far too hot) the beard has been killed. Fortunately, it was replaced by Sam's greatest ever masterpiece - a HANDLEBAR MOUSTACHE. What a marvel! How amazing does he look? Unfortunately Helen destested the masterpiece and told Sam to get rid of it immediately. Begrudgingly Sam relented. MALAYSIA TO ... read more

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more