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THE CEMETERY HIDING LONDON’S SEEDY PAST
It’s not often you stumble across a medieval burial ground that’s hidden in plain sight a couple of minutes stroll from London Bridge. If it wasn’t for the rows of flowers and ribbons in changing states of deterioration adorning the gate and railings, you might never know you’d come across Cross Bones Cemetery.
By Paul Asling4 years ago in FYI
Index to Marco den Ouden's Posts at Vocal
Below you will find a complete index of my articles, stories and poems at Vocal, the writers website. They are categorized by topic for your convenience. Some posts are listed in more than one category. This page will be constantly updated as new articles and stories are posted.
By Marco den Ouden4 years ago in FYI
DEADMAN’S ISLAND
Deadman’s Island is perhaps the most haunting places in the UK. Lying opposite Queenborough, Isle of Sheppey. It has long been the topic of grisly folklore with talk of dead bodies, headless skeletons and red-eyed devil dogs. The gruesome place sounds like something from a pirate film.
By Paul Asling4 years ago in FYI
WHY ARE SHOES SOMETIMES FOUND BURIED IN OLD BUILDINGS?
Most of the finds date to the 18th and 19th Century and many buildings in Britain are thought to have hidden shoes buried in their walls. But why did superstitious owners and builders believe in this mysterious ritual?
By Paul Asling4 years ago in FYI
Why The World’s Quietest Room Will Drive You Insane
If your introvert like me, this might be the easiest challenge (clue: it’s not) Steve, the creator of the world’s quietest room shared that as soon as you reach 30 minutes inside, you’ll start hearing weird bodily fluid noises, you struggle to stand and open your eyes. and all the other fun stuff once you get to participate at the challenge.
By Ryan Winterlake4 years ago in FYI
African American Women Inventors
Most people probably don’t realize that many African American women have contributed to medicine, science, and technology. Before the abolition of slavery, all slaves were prevented from patenting their inventions. If a slave invented something, the patent was granted to the slave owner. After the American Civil War, black and white women were often not given credit for their inventions. Instead, inventions were attributed to male family members. There’s no way of knowing how many inventions attributed to men were the creation of women.
By Brenda Reeves4 years ago in FYI
Best ASMR Sounds
ASMR, which represents the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, is a developing pattern that has overwhelmed the web, helping a huge number of individuals overall unwind and nod off. ASMR is a term used to depict the somewhat euphoric experience of being animated by specific visual or hear-able improvements, called triggers, and is portrayed as a shivering vibe that starts in the head and works its direction down the body. With a perpetual measure of ASMR recordings being accessible on the web, there is no restriction to the quantity of conceivable shiver actuating triggers, however, here is a rundown of 12 of the most well-known ones.
By Bogdan Munteanu4 years ago in FYI
The Fascinating History of Cool Whip (An Underrated Slice of Americana)
It's pretty difficult to imagine a world without Cool Whip. It has been around for decades, and it is ubiquitous in American kitchens. But what you may not know about the whipped cream substitute is that its history goes back much further than just 1950s America. In this blog post, we'll explore the fascinating history of Cool Whip!
By Basketball Town News 4 years ago in FYI
Happy New Year all year long
January 1 is the official New Year of the Gregorian calendar that is recognized throughout the world. Each year at this time people make resolutions but very rarely carry them out. This can be disappointing but a way to counter falling short is to renew what you have determined to do each time a different New Year is observed. This gives you a focal point where you can check yourself and update your plans.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in FYI
The History of Pasta
Many people enjoy pasta for dinner, but few know the history of this delicious food. The word "pasta" comes from a Latin root meaning "paste." Pasta is made by combining flour and water to form a dough that can be rolled out flat or shaped into noodles. In Italy, there are many different varieties of pasta that vary in shape and texture depending on where they originated. From macaroni to spaghetti, we will discuss the origins and evolution of this staple food today!
By Basketball Town News 4 years ago in FYI
History of Twelfth Night and Epiphany
Twelfth Night is on January 5, the eve of Epiphany, which occurs in the Christian calendar on January 6. Epiphany signifies the event of the Magi, or Wise Men, visiting the baby Jesus, and is known in some Latin cultures as Three Kings Day.
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
Before you start the diet, here's what you should know!
There’s a right and wrong way to do a ketogenic diet, but researchers are still looking into its impact on heart health. The Vitamin Shoppe started the national day in 2019 to increase awareness about the low-carb, high-fat diet, which has been linked to weight loss and a reduction in epileptic seizures. While many dieters have had success with ketogenic eating programs, researchers are unsure about the long-term effects of keto.
By Shashini Thennakoon4 years ago in FYI
