Image by Oberholster Venita from Pixabay A lot of families have treasured Thanksgiving recipes. They pass on the secret ingredient in the pumpkin pie, or the formula for just how to baste the turkey through generations. There’s the families whose secret ingredient is going out to a restaurant, so there’s no dishes to wash. The …
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Photo by Katrina Berban on Unsplash Most high schoolers don’t give a thought to their mascot. Each year, some kid volunteers to dress up in a suit and hype up the team at games. The origins of the mascot are as mysterious and ancient as the origins of a high school’s “Go-Fight-Win” cheer for the …
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Not too long ago, tattoos were taboo in polite society. Exclusively the purview of biker gangs, rebellious teens, and sailors, a tattoo was a noteworthy part of someone’s appearance. Now the artistry is so well respected that even prominent tattoos won’t diminish job potential or compromise respect from others. Nearly half the population is now …
On the Atlantic coast with overall temperate weather and a state of the same name to it’s north, South Carolina is a beautiful and interesting state. What will be your favorite South Carolina fact from this list? South Carolina is nicknamed the Palmetto State. This state was named in honor of Charles I of England. …
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Fall is the start of the holiday season marathon. Also known as, the start of the season of over-eating. From candy at Halloween, to stuffing at Thanksgiving, and cookies and pies through December. Before you can say “seconds, please!” it’s January and time for wings and nachos at the Super Bowl. Then, back to worrying …
Leaves are changing color, so it must be that time of year again; dust off the old VHS for a screening of the cult classic “Hocus Pocus.” Or, catch it streaming. Few movies get elevated to the status of yearly Must Watch or get interactive screenings across the country every October. Even the cast reunited …
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Bitcoin – the poster child of cryptocurrency – is the largest digital coin in existence today. With several hundred billion dollars in market capitalization, the coin is still an enigma for people around the globe. Even regulators have a tough time wrapping their heads around the concept of digital currencies and blockchain. But there is …
Arquette graced the Emmys stage recently, receiving the award for Best Supporting Actress for “The Act.” This is her second Emmy and fourth nomination in a long and respected career. Arquette’s been adored by many since her breakout role in “True Romance,” opposite Christian Slater. The true romance of her life however, was Nicholas Cage, …
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It might seem counterintuitive, but there are several surprising reasons why men often go to a professional escort agency to hire professional girlfriends. Here are just some examples.
With the Emmys done, we’re heading into awards season, full tilt. Even without a host, the stage was dazzling with underdogs and old favorites, reminding us that we love television. This year’s winners are more than meets the eye; a high school dropout, a Tesco checkout girl, and a Yale graduate all snagged golden statues …
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