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History of A Charlie Brown Christmas
On December 9, 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas premiered on CBS TV as a 30-minute animated Christmas special written by Charles M. Schulz, creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. The comic was hugely popular at the time when the TV special debuted.
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
Is this 2021's creepiest Christmas tree?
NEXSTAR (NEXSTAR) - Krampus, step aside. The arrival of Woody the Talking Christmas Tree has been announced. After a 15-year absence, a Canadian mall has restored its massive human-faced Christmas tree, bringing nostalgia to Nova Scotia locals and giving the shivers to just about everyone else.
By Menoli Sachindra4 years ago in FYI
Tis the Season - But what's the Reason?
It's that time of year again. We're in the final month of Merry Hallowthanksmas. The "mas" part of that is intended to be for Christmas, of which there is both the secular and religious versions. I'm secular all the way. But if you thought that big ticket item was the only thing December was about, you need to think again. Let me share the bounty of December with you.
By Pam Reeder4 years ago in FYI
23 NFT Terms You Need to Know
NFT nerds use a bunch of terms, abbreviations, silly slang, and intentional misspellings that to most newcomers seem like complete nonsense. Some are essential for your understanding and participation in the space, others are just funny terms that make you feel like an insider.
By Christian Jensen4 years ago in FYI
“Wow! How’d You Stay So Youthful?” - Let Me Guess: Olive Oil?
It’s no secret that a lot of us look up to celebrities when it comes to fashion, diet, and beauty. After all, they are the epitome of what society is *supposed* to view as perfection. There are endless articles based on interviews with celebrities sharing their skin care routines and humble DIY hacks on how to maintain their youthful appearance. Unfortunately, while I would love to believe that sleep, genetics, quality sera, and olive oil kept us all looking young forever, I am not fooled by these “hacks”, and neither should you. That said, I’m not denying that there may be some truth to these basic additions to improve the quality of your skin, however, I do find it hard to believe that celebrities with net worths up to $400M, who essentially have half of their decisions made by managers, directors, and all kinds of coaches, with the constant pressure of having to look perfect, are wrinkle free in their 50s and 60s without even a single drop of Botox or Filler. This may not apply to the very rare cases of excellent genetics, but I truly believe that some celebrities and social media influencers do hide a little bit of the truth. For what reason? Because they don’t want to be shamed for cosmetic treatments.
By Sarah Graham4 years ago in FYI
Black Friday: The facts behind the day after Thanksgiving
Black Friday: The traditional definitions "Black Friday" took off during the early 1980s and spread throughout the United States with the "red to black" backstory. The tale that was told was that retailers traditionally operated "in the red" or at a financial loss between January and November of each year and went "in the black" by earning their profit during the holiday season. The day after Thanksgiving began the official Christmas shopping season and retailers offered a lot of big sales.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in FYI
What Quint Teaches Us About Bravery
THE SCAR GAME It’s a lull between attacks. Quint, Hooper and Brody are sitting around the table in the tiny mess of the Orca. It’s just after the golden hour, that deep blue period when the sky is the same color as the ocean and you feel like you're suspended in sapphire. In the distance, we hear whale song.
By Eric Dovigi4 years ago in FYI
Tsavorites: The Definitive Edge of Brilliance
Beautiful Tsavorites are stepping into the spotlight as one of the perfect gemstones for modern jewelry trends with its vivid green color that rivals the magnificent Emeralds. Because of its brilliance and shine, the grassy-green gemstone is getting popular among jewelry designers. So, now that the Tsavorite is finally getting all the attention it deserves. Today, Tsavorites are one of the most expensive garnets available in the international market. Its value may go as high as up to $8,000 per carat at the top retail end, putting them in the highest price category in secondary gems, especially for stones weighing a few carats. World-class stones are those that weigh over 20 carats, while most of the gemstones weigh less than 3 carats. A Tsavorite that weighs over 5 carats is extremely rare and hard to find. On the hardness scale, Tsavorite sits at 7, which means it is quite durable for daily wear. It has a nice shine and is clear to translucent with no pleochroism. It is a silica-containing mineral with a green hue due to the presence of vanadium and chromium oxide.
By Gemos Gems4 years ago in FYI
