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The Toys in Your Attic That Are Worth Money
Nostalgia is in and we’re indulging in our favourite music, TV shows, movies, and fashion from our younger years. This is being extended to our childhood playthings too, with old-school toys making a huge comeback amongst adults. Toy World Magazine reported that in 2021, 19–29-year-olds made up a quarter of all toy sales.
By Rachel Gray4 years ago in Viva
Heretics! Who are they?
What image do you see when you hear the word, heretic? My mind goes straight to a woman burning at the stake, Joan of Arc style. Fire and Brimstone, eternal damnation, and all that. Light flickering from the fire onto the disapproving face of an elderly man of power, a Reverend, Bishop, or something of the sort. He watches the so-called “heretic” burn, her screams erupting from the flames, and feels he has done his job, allegedly protecting his flock from the devilish influences of the “different” or the “other” within his society. The “heretic” dared to go against the status quo, and now she must pay with her life, as a warning to others who may be tempted to follow the same path. He nods approvingly, he feels justice has been served, and his flock is back in order.
By Alys Revna4 years ago in Viva
Delightful Ice Cream
COVID-19, thank you. Because of you, I ended up spending more time with the man who would become my husband. And one of the places we enjoyed spending time together in our pre-dating days during the first summer of COVID was a fabulous little store in Austin, Texas, called D'Lites.
By Summers Rose4 years ago in Viva
How to decorate a Victorian home modern?
Decorating a home in the Victorian style can be a bit daunting - all those intricate details and fussy fabrics can make it seem like an impossible task. But never fear! This article will show you how to update a Victorian home for a more modern home decor look, while still keeping all the charm of the original style.
By Diamond Luxury Designs LLC4 years ago in Viva
More Than A King's Mistress:
On a December day in Paris, 1721, A baby girl was born to Madeline De La Motte and her husband Francois Poisson. A baby girl they named Jeanne Antoinette. Madeline and Francois had a tumultuous marriage, and it was widely understood that Jeanne’s father was not Francois, but one of Madeline’s many other lovers.
By Alys Revna4 years ago in Viva
Netflix Loses Paid Users For the First Time in a Decade
Shareholders expected Netflix to hit subscriber growth of 2.7 million in Q1 of 2022. So, when the company announced that it had lost 200,000 subscribers — the first decline in paid users since late 2011 — and warned of further problems ahead, the feeling in the room must have been less ‘Netflix and Chill,’ and more ‘ Netflix and OMFG it’s over.’
By lupu alexandra4 years ago in Viva
