But did you know that our beloved orchid became Singapore's official National Flower 44 years ago on April 15, 1981? This iconic bloom was selected not just because it's pretty, but because it ...

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The faithful in Pope Francis’ hometown lit candles in the church where he found God as a ...