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A ballet about racial injustice?  Economic inequities? No.  It was the groundbreaking, actually earth shattering score of Igor Stavinksy that premiered Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris on May 29, 1913. It has been described as the "trailblazing score that was the most influential musical work of its time."While the Parisian audience may have been prepared for a modern ballet since Stravinksy had already achieved acclaim for this his ballet scores "The Firebird" and "Pétrouchka" …

While many people have a negative  association with sharks resulting from the Spielberg film "Jaws" or violent videos of shark attacks on surfers or beach dwellers, in reality, sharks play a significant and very positive role in our oceans' ecology.   They are an important part of the marine biome balancing some fish populations and cleaning the ocean from carcasses of dead animals.With fossil records dating back 400 million years, sharks have outlived the dinosaurs and many other …

While some people still associate "Lassie" or "Rin Tin Tin" as the classic canine heroes, today, more people associate dogs with rescue and health related assistance work.  While dramatic films like, "Megan Leavy" celebrate life saving work of military dogs on the battlefield, many more service dogs are helping veterans when they transition to civilian life. These dogs help in a variety of ways.  They not only serve vets as companions in aiding them fighting depression, isolation, …

The three stamps in the climate change stamp sheet depict the dramatic effects of climate change that are expected in the near future if we allow the climate to continue getting warmer at the current rate. The particular focus of the stamps is the effect of climate change on Finnish weather conditions, nature and society.The stamps, which are designed by Timo Berry, are made with heat-pressed ink that will change color when touched with a finger. By touching the stamp with your finger, you can s …

In celebration of the 25th James Bond film due for release in April 2020, Royal Mail is delighted to launch the official James Bond stamp issue. The Bond films are the longest running film series in film history with James Bond known all over the world. The films are renowned for many features, including the musical accompaniment, with the theme songs having received Academy Award nominations on several occasions, and two wins. Other important elements which run through most of the films include …