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BERLIN (Reuters) - A brothel in Germany hopes to capitalize on the growing number of retirees by offering them a 50 percent discount for sex in the afternoon. The "Pascha" in the western city of Cologne has introduced reduced rates for sex sessions for clients aged 66 and above -- provided they can prove they are old enough.

January 17th, 2006 marks the 300th birthday of Benjamin Franklin. Since his death 216 years ago many volumes have been written that explore his numerous accomplishments in a wide variety of endeavors. Despite so much time passing, Franklin’s list of achievements and his life’s work still stand tall among the achievements of the many generations of Americans that have followed. More impressive than any one achievement was his versatility. Franklin contributed to many areas of daily 18th century life. If you lived in the colonies during that period, more than likely your home was heated by a Franklin stove, your...

Two grandmothers have been banned for life by their bingo club after a fight over a “lucky chair” left one of them with a broken nose and two black eyes.Police were called to the Castle Bingo hall in Bridgend, South Wales, after Sandra Fry, 55, struck a rival player Lynn Want, 58, because she had beaten her to the seat.Security staff had to intervene as 500 other players watched in astonishment. Mrs Want, whose nose was broken with a single punch, was treated in hospital. Mrs Fry, who was arrested and cautioned by police, said: “She called me names for...