Queen Victoria (1819-1901) reigned over Great Britain for 63 years. Her time on the throne was not only long but it was beset with a number of embarrassments for the monarch. Anyone […]
The Horribly-Bungled Coronation of Queen Victoria
New Year Traditions around the World.
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If you do a little research you will come to know that be it the western or the eastern part of the world, New Year is celebrated with…
What Happened to Cause the Doomsday Phone to Ring Off the Hook?
The red phone rang repeatedly. It was The Phone — the phone designated for calls that went well beyond the classification of “urgent.” This phone was used to signal the end of […]
New Year’s Blessings with New Year’s Food
Ringing in the New Year in style may look different, depending on what country’s traditions you wish to honor. Consider the following foods that are considered a vital part of these national […]
Meet the Feathered Guardians of the United Kingdom
Permanent residents of the Tower of London include six ravens. They have been seen in and around the tower since being built in 1078. They have been officially-sanctioned since the days of […]
Spinning a Web of Christmas Blessings
In Poland and Ukraine, spiders or spider webs are common Christmas trees decorations because according to legend, a spider wove a blanket for Baby Jesus. In fact, Polish people consider spiders to […]
Commonplace Fun Facts 