In the U.K., the monarch owns all the swans and organizes an annual census to count the precious birds. This unconventional tradition is called Swan Upping, and we explained it in detail yesterday. That story got us asking ourselves what other strange tradition monarchies follow — not just in Great Britain but all over the …
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If you have Christmas in July vibes, give these snow facts a read. (And don’t worry, Christmas will be here before we know it!) A “thundersnow” is a snowstorm including thunder, lighting, and strong winds. Snow isn’t white but it’s actually clear. The snow looks white because of the way the sun reflects off of …
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It’s good to be the king! As long as it’s within the borders of your realm, anything under the sun is for you to do with as you please. On the flip side, it means that you have to keep track of everything you own. King Charles III of England is (or, well, his subjects …
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What are your thoughts about the 90s? Because I know you have some. “Heavens Gate. 39 people committed suicide because they believed there was a UFO behind Comet Hale-Bopp. Susan Smith Child murderer, Waco, Tonya Harding, Lorena Bobbit, Versace/Cunanan, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Heaven’ Gate-damn the 90s were wild. OJ was HUGE and now with his death …
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Cocaine use can have severe effects on many parts of the body, but one of the most visible and distressing consequences is what’s commonly known as coke nose. This term refers to damage and deterioration of the nose and nasal passages caused by snorting cocaine. Understanding the signs, causes, and ways to recover from coke …
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Do you have any ideas as to why people think women are weird? Here a bunch of examples from the words of babes. “People thought I was weird to date my husband bc I was hot and he was not. but, he was/is everything I wanted and needed. ot helped that his best physical asset …
Ah, Mars — the Red Planet. It has tantalized humankind for thousands of years, either in the role of a deity, the target of future space colonization, or simply as the home of little green men. Now, you have a chance to own a hefty chunk of it. Because everything is for sale these days, …
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The West Virginia Lottery offers many games through both local retailers and its official online platform. If you’ve tried draw games like MEGA MILLIONS®, POWERBALL©, Cash25, Daily 3, or KENO GO, you’ll know each has its own structure. However, one format gaining traction through iPLAY is iNSTANTS—digital games that show results right away. Let’s look …
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A musclebound lifeguard runs along the beach with a rescue board in hand. Bravely, he dives into the rolling waves and starts swimming towards a helpless, drowning… Deer. Baywatch took a bit of a different turn on Florida beach this week when lifeguards noticed a struggling swimmer out in the open water. This swimmer, however, …
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What random facts about dreaming do you know? Like did you know that everyone dreams every night? Dreams are easily forgotten due to chemical changes during sleep, due to the prefrontal cortex function and the hippocampus function. Blind people dream, often about animals, their service dogs and eating. Those who are fully blind only dream …
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