No king rules forever. Eventually, death ends the reign of all royals. We’re sure all of them hope their end will be remembered as a noble and honorable one. That said, people — even the nobility — sometimes drop dead due to bizarre reasons or the most unlikely coincidences. Here are 10 stories covering some …
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More Blueberry Quotes For National Blueberry Pie Day
Here are more blueberry quotes for blueberry pie day. If you didn’t already, read Blueberry Quotes For National Blueberry Pie Day, because this is part two. And there is something profoundly humbling about knowing God. I’m not talking about the trinket God or the genie-in-a-lamp God. I mean the God who invented the tree in …
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Plentiful Pickleball Facts About This Growing Sport
Pickleball is everywhere now and you hear about it all the time. Here are a bunch of fun pickleball facts. Pickleball is getting so popular that it’s being taught as a part of gym in schools now. Over 2,000 schools in the United States have implemented the sport in their physical education programs. National Pickleball …
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16 Fascinating Fun Facts All About Cars
These facts are all about cars. For instance, do you know what the world’s best selling car is? The word “car” comes from the Latin word “carrus,” which translates to “wagon” in English. Thank to Margaret A. Wilcox, we were introduced to a car heating system that utilized heat from the engine. It only takes …
Historians Discover Lost Sequel to King Arthur’s Adventures
Sequels, sequels, sequels… If you look at modern books or movies, it seems that nobody produces anything but unwanted sequels (or prequels or spin-offs) anymore. A recent historical discovery, however, shows that sequels are a much older phenomenon. British archivists have discovered a handwritten text from the 14th century, detailing the adventures of King Arthur. …
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Declassified Documents Show CIA Used a Psychic to Search for the Ark of the Covenant
The Cold War period was a weird time to be alive. For the lack of open confrontation, the U.S. and the Soviet Union engaged in various arms races — some of them absolutely bizarre. For instance, the Soviets had official military departments working to unlock psychic abilities. Of course, America couldn’t let the communists beat …
St. Patrick’s Day Quotes For The Holiday Today
Have you heard these St. Patrick’s Day quotes before? Will you share them with someone today? “For you can’t hear Irish tunes without knowing you’re Irish, and wanting to pound that fact into the floor.” —Jennifer Armstrong “Few Americans have heard of Wales. All of them have heard of Ireland and many of them think …
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St. Patty’s Day Puns For The Holiday This Month
Will you use these St. Patty’s Day puns for the holiday later this month? Irish you luck, get it? (That’s so punny.) You have me greening from ear to ear. Deja brew all over again. Irish you luck. Irish I was back in bed. You’re my lucky charm. Dublin over in laughter. Sips getting real. …
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Cat Quotes For Your Favorite Piles of Purr
Do these cat quotes remind you of your little loves or do you have some quotes about your kittens? Add your own quotes to the comments if you do! “Cats are inquisitive but hate to admit it.” —Mason Cooley “To me, a cat is an easy pet, they don’t need any spoiling or looking after.” …
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The Last Week of February Celebrations Happens Now
Today is National Tortilla Chip Day. There are about a million different ways to eat tortilla chips, from chips and salsa as a snack, to Chilaquiles for breakfast or even a huge plate of piled-high nachos for dinner! Otherwise try: Ground Beef Taco Dip Chilaquiles with Chorizo Mexican Chicken Wings Nacho Chicken Stuffed Peppers Southwestern …
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