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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Domino's Pizza grew out of three pizzerias that were all differently named that the owner, Tom Monaghan, purchased. When employee Jim Kennedy suggested changing all the names to Domino's, Monaghan immediately pounced on the idea, and Domino's was born! You can now eat their delicious pizzas in over 83 countries.
London cab drivers have to study street names and local maps for several years to pass exams which require them to drive through London without a navigator or map. They are also expected to memorize street names, landmarks and popular places.
Only then, are they licensed to get behind the wheel of one of the world’s most iconic taxis. Here sat-navs are a beacon of shame; cabbies are expected to learn around 320 popular routes through 25,000 streets, memorizing 20,000 landmarks and popular spots off by heart, to navigate London’s neighborhoods map-free.
In 2001, Homer’s “D’oh!” was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. The word is defined as “Expressing frustration at the realization that things have turned out badly or not as planned, or that one has just said or done something foolish. Also (usu. Mildly derogatory): implying that another person has said or done something foolish.”
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Domino's Pizza grew out of three pizzerias that were all differently named that the owner, Tom Monaghan, purchased. When employee Jim Kennedy suggested changing all the names to Domino's, Monaghan immediately pounced on the idea, and Domino's was born! You can now eat their delicious pizzas in over 83 countries.
London cab drivers have to study street names and local maps for several years to pass exams which require them to drive through London without a navigator or map. They are also expected to memorize street names, landmarks and popular places.
Only then, are they licensed to get behind the wheel of one of the world’s most iconic taxis. Here sat-navs are a beacon of shame; cabbies are expected to learn around 320 popular routes through 25,000 streets, memorizing 20,000 landmarks and popular spots off by heart, to navigate London’s neighborhoods map-free.
In 2001, Homer’s “D’oh!” was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. The word is defined as “Expressing frustration at the realization that things have turned out badly or not as planned, or that one has just said or done something foolish. Also (usu. Mildly derogatory): implying that another person has said or done something foolish.”
Most Halloween traditions are fun and harmless but you might want to avoid spending the spooky day in Detroit, which is known to sometimes have some extreme pranks! These days things have become a lot calmer but in the past it was a huge problem!
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