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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

This Royal Property Was Once Considered a Delicacy to Be Eaten

According to British law, any unclaimed swan swimming in the open waters of England and Wales belongs to the Queen. The law originated in medieval times when swans were a delicacy for the wealthy, but it still stands today. Queen Elizabeth II also upholds a centuries-old tradition with the swans:... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The Reason Behind Why They Do This to Shoppers

Retailers are in it for the money and they will do whatever it takes to get shoppers to spend their hard-earned bucks. The majority of people, when looking at a price, focus on the numbers before the decimal point, ignoring what follows. Psychologically, most consumers see little difference between... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 25, 2022

As For Collecting Those Wall Trophies, Here is the Other Side of the Story

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Sunday, July 24, 2022

The Answer for Those Who Worry About the Extra Calories from Drinking Water

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

A Bit of Humor and History from a Farm Girl from Way Back When...

When opening a can of carnation evaporated milk for your recipes just smile and think of this fun history tidbit. A little old lady from North Carolina had worked in and around her family’s dairy farm since she was old enough to walk, with hours of hard work and little compensation…So when canned... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 22, 2022

You Can Own a Piece of Famous Southern History

Even though he signed over the rights to one of the biggest chicken franchises in the world in 1964, Colonel Harland Sanders and his wife, Claudia continued their own legacy when they purchased the Claudia Sanders Dinner House and residence in 1959 which is referred to as "Blackwood Hall." Hungry... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

A Forever Love

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

A Graphic True Story of Mass Rape...Do Not Read if You Have a Weak Stomach

Harsh, detailed circumstances surrounding unspeakable crimes involving human torture and mass rape can be read in the German memoir 'Sniper on the Eastern Front.' Joseph Pilyushin, a top Red Army sniper in the ruthless fight against the Germans on the Eastern Front was an exceptional soldier who had... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

I Am All for Repurposing Old Objects Rather Than Throwing Them Away

This is an absolutely brilliant and lovely space for a seamstress to do her sewing. The old inoperable piano was headed for the landfill. An overhaul with chalk paint accented with that shabby chic emphasis gave it that old farmhouse style look that I love. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 18, 2022

A Lesson About Poor Versus Wealthy Opens a Father's Eyes Through His Sons

Wanting to teach his son a lesson about how much he had to be thankful for, one day a very wealthy father took his son on a trip to the country for the sole purpose of showing his son how it was to be poor and go without luxuries. They spent a few days and nights on the farm of what would be... Sign in to see full entry.

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