The current atmosphere that blankets the planet helps to keep the globally averaged surface temperature up to about 15 degrees Celsius.

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The current number one rated soap, The Young and the Restless, averaged a 3.5 in the ratings for the 2011-2012 TV season.

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Despite clearly struggling at the crease, he averaged 38.25 from four innings at Cardiff and Lord's in the current Ashes series.

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