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2026-05-25 Olde Tyme Religion

Muslims begin the annual Hajj pilgrimage in sweltering heat

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1 Next ten days in Mecca (about 900' above sea level):
Max 100-110F
Min 80-90F
Dew Point 45-50F

A few degrees warmer in Medina and a bit dryer. It is at about 2000' above sea level and a bit farther from the coast.

Posted by Lord Garth 2026-05-25 09:10|| 2026-05-25 09:10|| Front Page Top

2 Cheese rolling races take place in baking heat

The races are taking place on what is officially the hottest May day recorded in the UK

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-25 10:21|| 2026-05-25 10:21|| Front Page Top

3 Inside Lapland's dramatic high-speed reindeer racing
The Ranniot Reindeer Championships is a traditional Arctic sporting event held in Finnish Lapland. Because jockeys must be light, most competitors are teenagers. The BBC's Rob Bell meets former champion Eemil, who is competing in the fastest racing category.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-25 10:30|| 2026-05-25 10:30|| Front Page Top

4 Sounds like practice for their final destination.

Posted by alanc 2026-05-25 12:38|| 2026-05-25 12:38|| Front Page Top

5 If Allah wants you to have water, he will give it to you so don't bring any.

Posted by DarthVader 2026-05-25 14:34|| 2026-05-25 14:34|| Front Page Top

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