Australia has the largest proportion of Holocaust survivors of any country besides Israel. In Melbourne, some of their descendants are leading the way to preserve the Yiddish language.
By Natasha Frost, The New York Times
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Rays make baseball a world affair
A recent lineup with players from eight countries is the most in modern history.
By Marc Topkin, Tampa Bay Times Staff
Baseball is already a global game. Last Sunday, the Rays made it even worldlier.
Their batting order included players born in eight countries, the most for a game in modern history (since 1900), per the Elias Sports Bureau.
Read moreWhat Language Did Jesus Speak?
While historians and scholars debate many aspects of Jesus’ life, most agree on what language he mainly spoke.
By Sarah Pruitt, The History Channel
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