/ 11 September 2023

Marilyn’s house saved, diamonds in the dirt, and dancing politicians…

Kamala Harris dancing

In the nick of time, Marilyn Monroe’s old home in Los Angeles has been saved from demolition after a public outcry over the plan. Marilyn lived in the house for a few months before her fatal overdose there.

Happy seventh birthday to the kid who found a 2.95-carat golden brown diamond in a national park in Arkansas. It’s a biggie, but it’s only the second-largest diamond from the same park this year – according to park rangers, 1 to 2 diamonds are discovered there per day.

Joining politician dancers of note, including former UK PM Theresa May and Aussie Treasurer Peter Costello, Vice President Kamala Harris has busted some moves at a party for hip-hop’s 50th birthday. Any manoeuvre that involves a lot of pointing has got to be good… 

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