Washington, D.C. is home to a lot of impressive architecture. Did you know that one of the gargoyles of the National Cathedral is Darth Vader?
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Famed actor Christopher Lee, who played the titular antagonist in “The Man with the Golden Gun”, was actually Ian Fleming’s step cousin. During World War II, both men had even worked for Her Majesty’s Service, albeit in different departments.
It was Abraham Lincoln who made the final Thursday in November a national holiday for Thanksgiving. It is one celebration that all Americans can take part in, unlike many religious holidays. As a result, 88% of Americans feast on turkey every year!
Music can help reduce anxiety and stress. It can also boost the immune system. The band Marconi Union worked with sound therapists to create the world’s most relaxing song. The song is so relaxing that stress specialists have issued a warning to not listen to it while driving.
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Famed actor Christopher Lee, who played the titular antagonist in “The Man with the Golden Gun”, was actually Ian Fleming’s step cousin. During World War II, both men had even worked for Her Majesty’s Service, albeit in different departments.
It was Abraham Lincoln who made the final Thursday in November a national holiday for Thanksgiving. It is one celebration that all Americans can take part in, unlike many religious holidays. As a result, 88% of Americans feast on turkey every year!
Music can help reduce anxiety and stress. It can also boost the immune system. The band Marconi Union worked with sound therapists to create the world’s most relaxing song. The song is so relaxing that stress specialists have issued a warning to not listen to it while driving.
Do you want to try one of the unhealthiest ice creams in the world? Ben & Jerry’s serve up the Vermonster which has 20 scoops of ice cream and 14,000 calories. This calorie count is helped along by four ladles of hot fudge!