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Saturday, December 11, 2021

A Banned Christmas

Christmas is known worldwide, but the holiday along with its traditions wasn't always received well. In 1644, all Christmas activities, including dancing, seasonal plays, games, singing carols, cheerful celebration, and especially drinking were banned by the Puritan-dominated Parliament of England,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 10, 2021

Christmas, Arizona Style is Now a Famous Tradition

I lived in Arizona for a few years, but I never experienced a Christmas tree like this one. According to the legend, a fire in late 1956 or early 1957 destroyed all of the Christmas decorations in Chandler and the town replaced them with a tree made of tumbleweeds, and a tradition was born. So,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Ideal for Your Bedroom, It Absorbs Toxins and Is a Natural Allergy Fighter

The amazing Snake plant purifies air by absorbing toxins through the leaves and producing pure oxygen. In fact, the Sansevieria is an ideal bedroom plant. Whereas most other plants release carbon dioxide at night, the Sansevieria continues to produce oxygen. Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Sad As it is, I Never Seen This Coming...Our World Today as We Know It

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

According to the Experts, Canada Did It First

It is such a lovely tradition to send out holiday cards with a beautiful Christmas stamp attached to the envelope. It is becoming a lost art when it comes to this century-old tradition. I still send and receive Christmas cards, but not quite as many as I once sent and received. It could be that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 6, 2021

The #1 Most Worldwide Used Emoji for 2021 is Proof That People Need Humor

‘Face with tears of joy’ is once again the most-used emoji - The Verge Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 5, 2021

Gross As It Is, The Surefire Way to Guarantee That There Will Be Leftovers

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Saturday, December 4, 2021

Bad Decisions...Once Done You Can Never Go Back...

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Friday, December 3, 2021

Happy 73rd Birthday to the Prince of Darkness, Rock Star & Ghost Hunter

No stranger to the paranormal, Ozzy Osbourne has been known as the prince of darkness for decades, starting with his years in Black Sabbath and then moving on to a huge solo career. Born John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne on December 3, 1948, Ozzy vividly recalls one of his first paranormal encounters. It... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

I Wouldn't Even Consider Doing It and I'm Not Even from There

I live in a state where ketchup is a big deal when it comes to fries and burgers, but IMHO...I have never thought that ketchup belongs on a hot dog. Sorry Chicago, I also would never put tomato slices on my hot dog. Keep it simple with relish, onions, and mustard. Sign in to see full entry.

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Our world is bursting with nostalgia, unexplained, beautiful, fascinating, and hidden situations and destinations. When it comes to the paranormal and ghosts, "for the believer no proof is necessary. For the skeptic, no proof is possible."

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