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Who is St. George and did he actually kill a dragon?

As much as we’d love to live in Middle-earth or Westeros (or at least a version of them that has indoor plumbing), sadly in this boring, drab, grey existence that we call real life dragons don’t exist and never have.

But, wait, how can that be when England is literally over there with a patron saint most famous for slaying a dragon? That’s like if George Washington founded America after battling a legion of orcs. So who is St. George and did he really kill a dragon?

Who was St. George?

Despite being the patron saint of England, St. George — also known as George of Lydda — wasn’t actually English at all. Born in the 3rd century, George hailed from Cappadocia (which is these days known as Turkey) over 2000 miles away. Likewise, although he is traditionally depicted as an archetypal knight in shining armor, George wasn’t a knight at all but a soldier in the Roman army. Specifically, he was a member of the Praetorian Guard of Emperor Diocletian.

Although born in Cappadocia, George moved to his mother’s hometown of Lydda, Israel, following his father’s death, but he had the misfortune of falling foul of the Diocletian Persecution — the Emperor’s ruthless crackdown on the growing spread of Christianity. George refused to renounce his faith and was tortured and ultimately executed (via decapitation) for his insubordination in 303 AD.

It wasn’t until a thousand years later when King Edward III officially made him the patron saint of England in 1350. As April 23 is generally recognized to be the date of George’s death that was decreed to be known as St. George’s Day, a national day of celebration in England, as well as various other nations including Greece, Portugal, and Russia.

The legend of St. George and the dragon

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I’m really sorry to tell you this, people, but sadly George’s battle with a dragon is not a matter of historical fact and was a popular myth that grew out of George’s legend as one of the most famous saints and Christian martyrs. The story as we know it today only dates back to The Golden Legend, a collection of saintly stories, written in the 13th century — so hundreds of years after George lived and died.

Here’s how the story goes. The town of Silene, Libya, was being terrorized by a fearsome dragon. In order to appease the creature to spare their own lives, the townsfolk offered up two sheep per day, until its hunger grew so much that a couple of woolly snacks couldn’t satiate it. The people of Silene were then forced to sacrifice two of their own to the dragon instead. This worked out well — for all except the sacrifices — until the king’s daughter was tragically chosen to be the next victim.

Luckily for her, St. George rode into town right in the nick of time and took it upon himself to rescue the princess and slay the dragon. The weapon that brought down the beast was his trusty spear, named Ascalon after the ancient Israeli city, making it something of a holy relic. In return for saving the princess, the king gifted George much gold, but the religious man had no interest in wealth and so gave it all to the poor. The people of Silene were so touched by his bravery and generosity that the whole town is said to have converted to Christianity.

As for how this story sprouted in the first place, artwork dating back to the 9th century depicts George battling a dragon, in what is believed to be more of a symbolic depiction of the fight between good and evil.

Yes, everything you thought you knew about St. George was a sham. The most shocking lie of all, though? St. George never even set foot in England. England’s dragon-slaying saint isn’t English but every dragon in a movie ever has an English accent. Make it make sense.

By: Christian Bone
Title: Who is St. George and did he actually kill a dragon?
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Published Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:19:51 +0000

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‘I AM ENTITLED TO SPECIFICITY’: A single tweet proves just how much of a liar convicted felon Donald Trump really is

So that’s a wrap for the Donald Trump hush money trial, and what a conclusion it was — after several arduous weeks of the former president acting like a child, breaking his gag order, and crapping his pants, he is now a convicted felon.

However, the business mogul is now trying to claim that he doesn’t actually know what he’s being charged with. In a post to Truth Social the day before the verdict, Trump wrote, “I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT THE CHARGES ARE IN THIS RIGGED CASE.” It’s pretty much a last ditch effort to further his narrative that the whole case is rigged, something which members of the MAGA crowd like Lauren Boebert have certainly bought into. However, it’s also a straight up lie on Trump’s part.

Literally, less than two months ago he stood in court and stated that he understood the charges. So which is it? Either Trump is a liar, and a bad one at that, or he’s going senile, which is definitely a possibility here. Maybe if he’d made more of an effort to stay awake during the trial he would have more of a clue as to what’s going on.

His desperation is really showing and it seems like people are pretty easily seeing through his lies now. People on X are celebrating the landmark conviction today with calls to lock him up.

Whether or not Trump will actually serve any prison time remains to be seen. Judge Merchan will hand down his sentence on July 11 and it’s certainly possible that he could do time behind bars, but it’s also possible he won’t — we’ll have to wait and see.

By: Jordan Collins
Title: ‘I AM ENTITLED TO SPECIFICITY’: A single tweet proves just how much of a liar convicted felon Donald Trump really is
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Published Date: Fri, 31 May 2024 10:40:35 +0000

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Who Is Cole Sprouse’s Girlfriend? Ari Fournier’s Age & Marriage Rumors Explained

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Riverdale star, Cole Sprouse has attracted a lot of questions about his impending wedding to his current girlfriend, Ari Fournier. This speculation follows the successful wedding of his twin brother Dylan last year. Many of Cole’s supporters have expressed an interest in his girlfriend’s age and the impending marriage rumors.

Here’s a closer look into who Ari Fournier is, her age as well as her marriage prospects with Cole.

Who is Cole Sprouse dating in 2024?

Cole Sprouse is presently dating Ari Fournier.

The couple have been together for over three years now, having started dating in 2021. As per US Magazine, Cole and Ari were first spotted publicly in March 2021, when the duo was photographed taking a stroll through the city of Vancouver while holding hands. Since then, the pair hasn’t shied away from publicizing their relationship, happily posting their moments together on social media from time to time.

Fournier notably celebrated their third anniversary in January of this year by posting a special carousel on Instagram, accompanied by a wholesome caption.

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Is Cole Sprouse married or engaged?

No, Cole Sprouse is not married or engaged, at the time of writing. He and Ari Fournier have not officially announced any update on their relationship.

The rumors around Cole Sprouse’s supposed marriage to his girlfriend have much to do with his twin brother Dylan getting married recently. Dylan Sprouse finally wedded his long-term partner, Barbara Palvin, in July 2023.

While talking to PEOPLE, Cole revealed that he has recently been bombarded with questions about marriage from all directions. He further acknowledged the fact that he is now the only unwed Sprouse but clarified that he feels no pressure.

In a separate interview on SiriusXM’s Let’s Talk Off Camera Kelly Ripa, Cole expressed gratitude towards his partner for not pushing him on the topic of marriage at any point in time. According to his statements, the couple seems to be progressing steadily by taking it one day at a time.

How old is Ari Fournier’s age?

Born in 1998, Ari Fournier is currently aged 25.

Fournier is six years younger than her partner, Cole Sprouse who was born on August 4, 1992.

According to Elle, Fournier is an Elite professional model and was discovered at 15 via Instagram. The Canadian-born model also has a YouTube channel that features videos on beauty, travel, life after lockdown, and what it’s like to be a model.

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Published Date: Fri, 31 May 2024 11:23:08 +0000

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Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Netflix

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via NetflixPhoto Credit: Digital Entertainment (DEI)

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! is a 1994 musical romantic drama film. The story follows Prem and Nisha, who are in a relationship with each other, have to give up their love for the family. Rejoicing Indian wedding customs, the film is helmed iconic in Indian cinema history, paving way for more imaginative and romantic productions.

Here’s how you can watch and stream Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! via streaming services such as Netflix.

Is Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! available to watch via streaming?

Yes, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! is available to watch via streaming on Netflix.

Prem studies business under his father and elder brother Rajesh. Nisha, a student of computer science, is adored by her parents and older sister, Pooja. Rajesh and Pooja get engaged when fate brings the two families together. Nisha remains with Pooja gets pregnant and attends the customary event prior to the baby’s birth. Prem and Nisha declare their love for one another and have a relationship in secret. But Pooja passes away in an accident, bringing the household to a standstill. Rajesh’s health declines as a result of his concerns for his motherless child’s future. Nisha’s father advises her to wed Rajesh and become Pooja’s child’s mother. Prem and Nisha give up their love. When Rajesh finds out the real reason for their sacrifice, fate steps in, blesses and unites the two loves.

Written and directed by Sooraj Barjatya , the cast features Madhuri Dixit as Nisha, Salman Khan as Prem, Mohnish Behl as Rajesh and Renuka Shahane as Pooja.

Watch Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! streaming via Netflix

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! is available to watch on Netflix.

Bird Box, Damsel, The Cloverfield Paradox, Beyond Skyline, Time Trap, Infinite, The Wandering Earth, Dune: Part One, Tau, Call, Inception, Underwater, Mirage, Adam Project, Badland Hunters, How It Ends, Platform, Space Sweepers, Outside the Wire, and Spiderhead are just a few of the science fiction films available on Netflix

You can watch via Netflix by following these steps:

  1. Visit netflix.com/signup
  2. Choose a payment plan from the following:
    • $6.99 per month (standard with Ads)
    • $15.49 per month (Standard)
    • $22.99 per month (Premium)
  3. Enter your email address and password to create an account
  4. Enter your chosen payment method

The cheapest Netflix Standard with Ads Plan provides all but a few of its movies and TV shows. However, it will show ads before or during most of its content. You can watch in Full HD and on two supported devices at a time.

Its Standard Plan provides the same but is completely ad-free while also allowing users to download content on two supported devices with an additional option to add one extra member who doesn’t live in the same household.

The Premium Plan provides the same as above, though for four supported devices at a time, with content displaying in Ultra HD. Users get to download content on up to six supported devices at a time and have the option to add up to two extra members who don’t live in the same household. Netflix spatial audio is also supported.

NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.






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