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Thursday, July 29, 2021

This Strange Wedding Proposal Is So Fitting When You Consider the Source

American inventor Thomas Edison proposed to his wife Mina Miller in Morse code, and she responded 'yes' in the same way. Edison had taught his wife the code so that they could converse secretly even when their families watched. The two married on February 24, 1886. Mina Miller Edison - Thomas Edison... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

This Haunting and Ancient Italian 13th Century Beauty Is Slowly Sinking

The Scaliger Castle is a rare medieval port fortification from the 13th century that is bathed on all sides by the waters of Lake Garda. Through a ramp of 146 steps, you can reach the walkways of the walls, from which you can appreciate the dock. On one side of the dock, there is an external moat... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Free Haunted Homes For Those Who Aren't Afraid To Live In Them

Listed as the eleventh most populous country in the world, as well as one of the most densely populated and urbanized, Japan has millions of homes just sitting abandoned, and because of having so many vacant houses, Japan's government is launching a program to help fill up more than 8 million... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 26, 2021

You Use Them For Cleaning Everything From A To Z, But Where Did They Start?

The convenient little swab with the big Q in its name got its start nearly one hundred years ago. The Q in Q-tips stands for quality as in, "quality tips. Q-tips were first conceived by the Polish-born American Leo Gerstenzang, who observed his wife sticking bits of cotton to toothpicks. He decided... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Three Of the Most Beautiful Drives In the United States

I have had the pleasure of seeing these three panoramic drives during my nationwide travels. There are several more on the list that you can see on the links below. Skyline Drive, Shenandoah, Virginia: Skyline Drive is a 105-mile mountain road that runs the length of Shenandoah National Park in... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 23, 2021

This New York Hotel Is So Haunted That You Have To Sign A Waiver To Stay

T he Shanley Hotel is said to be the most haunted hotel on the East Coast. Once abandoned, it was brought back to life by an owner who passed away in 2016. But this haunted hotel in New York is now open and accepting reservations for an overnight stay you won’t soon forget. The Shanley hotel has a... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Seriously, Not One Person Who Could Spell Caught This In the Making?

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The Strange Beliefs Of the People Of Iceland Is More Than Just Folklore

Not only do some Icelandic gardens feature little álfhól aka elf houses for them to live in, but many gardens also have tiny churches to convert elves to Christianity. Are There Little Elf Houses In Iceland - House Images HD (gtats.com) Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

An Awesome West Virginia Sighting