We’ve all had a good chuckle at the weird things people do for beauty these days. Ridiculously long eyelashes, orange fake tans, smearing who-knows-what on your face… The list goes on. But let me tell you, modern beauty treatments are nothing compared to what people used to do. In the times preceding modern science, many …
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When you’re feeling troubled and alone, what do you do? Most people tend to grab the phone and call someone. As it turns out, so will parrots. At least, if somebody teaches them how to use a phone. A team of scientists from the Northeastern University, MIT, and the University of Glasgow recently published the …
There are three articles before this one, so if you want to read those you can follow the links to, The Best of the Worst of Trash TV: Part One, The Best of the Worst of Trash TV: Part Two, and The Best of the Worst of Trash TV: Part Three. Maury Povich Maury brought …
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If you haven’t read The Best of the Worst of Trash TV: Part One and The Best of the Worst of Trash TV: Part Two, follow the links to them. This is part three. Producers tell guests, this is your show. You’re the star of the show. Between that and the studio lights, stage cameras, …
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If you haven’t read, The Best of the Worst of Trash TV: Part One, follow the link to read it. This is part two. The Morton Downey Jr. Show This guy was like none other, and not for good reasons. He called his audience ugly and yelled at his guests. He had no tact, no …
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Talking about the best of the worst of trash tv can only be reality tv, but that’s not all. Here’s how it started, where it went, and where it is now. Daytime Talk Shows These shows were called disgusting, depraved and “cultural rot.” It got real people showing their true selves and it was something …
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The Pont des Arts is a pedestrian bridge that crosses the River Seine in the beautiful historic center of Paris. The Bridge des Arts in Paris is perhaps better known by its more common nickname: “the love lock bridge,” from the custom of engaged couples who lock their love together on the landmark and then …
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Growth Superstitions are an integral part of human culture, and it’s been that way for centuries. From taking three steps back when seeing a black cat to avoiding walking under ladders, people have always believed that certain actions can bring misfortune or, the opposite, good luck. Despite having no scientific evidence or even the slightest …
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Fashion trends change so fast these days that you’ll probably be slipping into your Y2K jeans just as they’re going out of style. It’s tough trying to keep your fits perfect when there is always a new trend to explore and products hitting the market. That crochet bucket hat everyone had to have last summer. …
Do you want to explore the past, discover the secrets of history and gain a better understanding of life in Medieval Europe? Are you fascinated by stories from knights and warfare or curious about cultural differences that shape our world today? Learning about medieval history can be an exciting adventure. To make it easier for …
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