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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Reality Check

When I hear people talk about thirty years ago, my mind instantly goes to the 1970s, but what they mean is 1992. Terrifying. And now I need to go lie down somewhere and process this chit. Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Every State Has Their Favorite Christmas Cookie, See Which One Is Yours

Martha Stewart has listed the most popular cookies for each state in her magazine according to Google trends, and it comes as no surprise that the peanut butter blossom cookie is a Pennsylvania favorite. My husband is from here and it is the one cookie that he most requests for me to make. That love... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Santa Has Busted His Reindeer Moonlighting

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Monday, December 19, 2022

One of the Most Famous Authors in the World Had a Serious Obsession

On December 19, 1843, Charles Dicken's classic story A Christmas Carol was published. Many of his works were inspired by his strange obsession with his deceased sister-in-law. After Dickens married Catherine Hogarth in 1836, his young sister-in-law moved in with them in London. But Mary Hogarth's... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 18, 2022

If You Have a Fear of Heights, Forget Visiting This Popular Landmark

Not for the faint of heart, the Skywalk is a 10 feet wide and horseshoe-shaped walkway, extending 70 feet into the Grand Canyon. Made of glass, it makes some visitors feel like they're walking on air. No shoes are allowed on the Skywalk, which has kept the glass from getting scratched and scuffed.... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Many Years Ago, One of the Most Popular Christmas Traditions Began

When four of Santa’s elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more. When he went to harness the reindeer, the found that... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 16, 2022

When You Are This Gorgeous You Simply Must Pose for the Camera

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

It Turns Out That Unicorns Really Did Once Roam the Planet

Contrary to popular belief, Unicorns were not white with rainbow colors, but rather a large and hairy rhinosaraus-looking creature who donned a singular horn in the middle of their forehead. The Siberian unicorn survived in Eastern Europe and Western Asia until at least 39,000 years ago, around the... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Made In China

A Chinese man comes to Los Angeles for a holiday. He arrives at LAX and gets a cab to take him to his hotel. On the way, he sees a few buses, and he says to the taxi driver: "The buses here are so noisy and really slow... In China, the buses are very fast!" The taxi driver says nothing. Later the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

This Is a Perfect Day to Celebrate These Working Beauties

In 2004, Congress designated December 13 as National Horse Day and, since then, Americans have been taking the day to celebrate and appreciate the role of the horse in not only helping our country become what it is today but also its current role in the modern era. Horses, in general, contribute... Sign in to see full entry.

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