If you didn’t already read Weird Origins of Weddings Traditions: Part One then follow the link to enjoy it, because this is part two. A White Dress Although most modern dresses are more of an “off” white, there was a time when the brides clothing choices were the best thing hanging in her closet. So …
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So many things happened in 2023 and the world just keeps turning. What do you know about things that took place last year? A Florida town was overrun by bunnies. A “forged” document was proven to be in fact, real. The best of the best for wedding songs was revealed. A bunch of new words …
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Do you know about these origins of weddings? Some of them are pretty strange, like why a bride wears a veil, for instance. Bouquet/Garter Toss Everyone’s favorite wedding tradition.. Or not! There is nothing worse than either of these traditions and no one wants to stand in a circle with all their single counterparts. In …
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Everyone is getting older but not all of us are turning 50 this year. What item on this list surprises you at being 50 in 2024? Bailey’s Irish Cream This liquor is known for being the first like it, a yummy combination of the richness of cream and a shot of whiskey. It’s made into …
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They say that if you’re good at something, you should stick to it. Then again, they also said that you shouldn’t let opportunities pass you by. Many famous companies and people known for their primary industry or profession run various side ventures and businesses. Known as diversification, this strategy allows them to avoid putting all …
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It’s officially National Oregon Day and here’s more fun facts about Oregon. Do you know all the fun facts on this list? Clint Eastwood lived in Oregon and worked at Weyerhaeuser Sawmill in Springfield. He left after seeing how dangerous lumberjacking was. The Goonies was filmed in Astoria. There were also a few takes in …
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Have you read Do You Know About These Weird Drinks From Around The World? Here are more strange drinks to try! Or not. Snake Wine So this wine isn’t made from snakes but it is made from steeping a snake in rice wine. This is the start of these strange drinks! It’s a poisonous snake …
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These weird drinks may make your stomach turn. Would you try any of the drinks on this list? Sourtoe Cocktail This drink dates back to 1972 when a man in Dawson City, in the Yukon, accidentally cut his toe off with a lawnmower. He donated it to a local bar where it was pickled with …
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Remember MacGyver? In case you’re too young for even the 2016 reboot, the show followed secret agent Angus MacGyver who’d often fashion improvised tools out of mundane objects. For example, he might whip up a lockpick using eyeliner and a cotton swab. Just like the heroine of our story today. Dr. Krisztina Ilko, a junior …
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Ah, Hooters. The only place where you can go to get served so-so Buffalo wings by scantily-clad waitresses. Well, probably not. Still, the restaurant chain is an American icon. Perhaps it’s that iconic status that prompted a West Virginia neighborhood to bid farewell to their local Hooters in a solemn ceremony. The Hooters location in …
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