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June 8, 2015

Today is World Oceans Day! While we love to visit the beach in the summertime and splash around in the water, the ocean can be a place of grave danger. It's dark, deep, and loaded with some of the deadliest killers on Earth. And we're not even talking about sharks. » http://abt.cm/1B0MRfK
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Famous Birthdays:

Joan Rivers (1933-2014)

This legendary host and fashion critic was never shy expressing her opinions. But she helped pave the way for women in comedy, too. » http://abt.cm/1BUa7ae

Kanye West, 38

Kanye West is always going to be Kanye West. But here are 10 times when even his haters would agree he was pretty awesome. » http://abt.cm/1AXm8kv

Notable Deaths:

Thomas Paine (1737-1809)

Author of the important pamphlet Common Sense, this founding father of the American Revolution pushed hard for independence. » http://abt.cm/1T74rVo

Today in History:

1948: First Porsche Is Completed

This hand-built prototype, known as the 356, would become the first souped-up automobile created by one of the world's leading luxury brands. » http://abt.cm/1KWFXvk

1984: Ghostbusters Is Released in Theaters Across the United States

The classic horror-comedy first hit the silver screen, introduced us to the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, and taught us we "ain't afraid of no ghosts!" » http://abt.cm/1eXZA9c

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