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Goliath, billed as the World's Tallest Horse, made an appearance in Ogallala, Nebraska. The 12-year-old Percheron horse stands more than 19 hands high, or 6 feet, 5 inches at the withers. He weighs more than 2,400 pounds.
Nine months ago, a massive blackout darkened homes and businesses from Michigan to New York to Canada, affecting 50 million people. So it stands to reason that maternity wards should be bracing for a post-blackout boom, right?
A 60-year-old Sydney grandfather bought three tickets at three separate stores — all with the same numbers — for a Lotto draw and was among 20 winning tickets for the top prize.