Get ready for another fascinating journey into the annals of history on Wiki Featured - Stories from Wikipedia's Daily Featured Articles! Join your hosts, Hari and Kimi, as they unearth the captivating story of the Indian Head gold coins! Discover the tale of presidential influence, artistic vision, and the only US currency to ever feature a truly recessed design!.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:POTD/2025-04-25License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Blue Flash of Passion: The High-Stakes World of the Blue-Tailed Damselfly
Plunge into the frantic and fiercely competitive mating rituals of the blue-tailed damselfly! Discover how males engage in intense scramble competitions and even resort to forced copulations in their fleeting reproductive window. We'll explore the striking blue and black patterns of the males and the diverse colours of the females, all while a pair is captured in a tender moment in Oxfordshire. Join Hari and Kimi as they uncover the surprising behaviours and rapid adaptability of this tiny creature.Original Wikipedia Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:POTD/2025-04-24Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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The Unstoppable Spirit: Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope
Join Hari and Kimi as they delve into the extraordinary tale of Terry Fox, the Canadian athlete who, despite losing a leg to cancer, embarked on an inspiring cross-country run, the Marathon of Hope, to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Discover the incredible determination, challenges, and lasting impact of this national hero. His legacy continues to inspire millions through the annual Terry Fox Run, the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Terry_FoxLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Jekyll and Hyde on Stage: When Victorian Terror Gripped the Theatre
Hari and Kimi delve into the chilling tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as it exploded onto the Victorian stage! Discover how Richard Mansfield's terrifying dual performance captivated and even scandalised London just as Jack the Ripper stalked the streets. Learn about the dramatic changes made from Stevenson's novella and the play's surprising legacy on film.Full Wikipedia source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dr._Jekyll_and_Mr.Hyde(1887_play)Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Dive into Pulp Worlds: The Fantastic Saga of Fantastic Novels!
Join Hari and Kimi as they unearth the thrilling tale of Fantastic Novels, the American pulp magazine that resurrected classic science fiction and fantasy for eager readers! Discover how this bimonthly publication, edited by the legendary Mary Gnaedinger, brought back beloved authors like A. Merritt and satisfied a hungry audience craving adventure between the covers. From its wartime suspension to its post-war revival, prepare for a journey into the golden age of pulp!Full Wikipedia source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fantastic_NovelsFull Creative Commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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