Gather round the fire, and make yourselves comfortable… Tell A Fairy Tale Day is all about exploring myths and stories, old and new. From grim(m) tales to urban legends, tap the dark corners of your subconscious and see what you find…
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) An enlisted person in the US or British Navy. | ||
| Synonyms: | sailor | ||
| Usage: | The big steam pinnace went off to her ship to bring over a few bluejackets to furl my sails for me. | ||
Idiom of the Day
air rage— Sudden, unruly, and often violently aggressive behavior of a passenger aboard an airplane, generally while in the air, which puts the safety of other passengers, the crew, or the airplane at risk. The term is modeled on "road rage," which is the equivalent behavior in relation to driving.More... |
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 | Hugo was a French poet, dramatist, and novelist. The son of a general, he was an accomplished poet before age 20. With his verse drama Cromwell in 1827, he emerged as an important figure in Romanticism. His best-known novels are The Hunchback of Notre Dame, an evocation of medieval life, and Les Misérables, the story of the convict Jean Valjean. Their immense popularity made him the most successful writer in the world at that time. | ||
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 | This weeklong event in Tucson, Arizona, features the "world's longest non-motorized parade" and the largest outdoor midwinter rodeo in the US. The fiesta starts with the parade—a two-mile-long procession of more than 200 entries, including old horse-drawn vehicles such as buckboards, surreys, and Conestoga wagons. The eight days of rodeo include the standard events, as well as daily Mutton Bustin' contests. In these, four- to six-year-olds test their riding skills on sheep. There are also demonstrations by the Quadrille de Mujeres, a women's precision-riding team. | ||
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| The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) closed the application window for its 2017 class of astronauts on Thursday, after some 18,300 applicants submitted their names for just eight to 14 spots. | |||
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1907 - The U.S. Congress raised their own pay to $7500.
1916 - Mutual signed Charlie Chaplin to a film contract.
1919 - In Arizona, the Grand Canyon was established as a National Park with an act of the U.S. Congress.
1929 - U.S. President Coolidge signed a bill creating the Grand Teton National Park.
1930 - New York City installed traffic lights.
1933 - A ground-breaking ceremony was held at Crissy Field for the Golden Gate Bridge.
1955 - Billboard reported that the 45rpm single format was outselling the 78s for the first time.
1993 - Six people were killed and more than a thousand injured when a van exploded in the parking garage beneath the World Trade Center in New York City. The bomb had been built by Islamic extremists. The police came to our next door neighbor's door and took the man to jail as he was one of the bombers! my ex was interviewed for tv news that night!
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, February 26
Your intuition rarely fails you, especially when it comes to quickly, fairly, and accurately sizing up someone you meet. This does not mean you are immune to wishful thinking, however, as you are a dreamer. However, you are also a dreamer who believes in hard work to achieve your goals. There are many times in your life that your personal life takes a backseat to your career, as you are ambitious and have something to prove, if only to yourself. You need a partner who can keep up with your varied tastes and talents. Famous people born today: Johnny Cash, Jackie Gleason, Levi Strauss, Teresa Palmer, Victor Hugo, Fats Domino, Ja Rule, Tony Randall.
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Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement who is considered one of the greatest and best-known French writers. He is recognized for his poetry, including Les Contemplations and La Légende des siècles, as well as the novels The Hunchback of Notre-Dame(1831) and Les Misérables (1862). Though a committed royalist when he was young, Hugo later changed his views and became a passionate supporter of republicanism; his work touches upon most of the political and social issues and the artistic trends of his time. His legacy has been honoured in many ways; for some years his portrait appeared on the 5-franc banknote.
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Cloud Camp
Photograph by Mc Daniels Cirunay, National Geographic
While awaiting sunrise atop Osmena Peak in Cebu, an island province in the Philippines, Mc Daniels Cirunay saw an opportunity for another photograph. “I was waiting for the sun to come up, but the fog was so thick so I looked the other way and saw this,” he writes. “The fog was moving fast because of the speed of the wind, so I waited for the fog to open up a bit and show something from the camp and the peak.”
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
Vegan Earl Grey Oatmeal w/ Rosewater
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Vegan Earl Grey Oatmeal w/ Rosewater from Your Slow C...
Make this Vegan Earl Grey Oatmeal in Your Slow Cooker or Instant Pot. You can flavor it with rosewater or just use vanilla to make it a London Fog instead.
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Life {Sweet} Life: DIY Baker's Twine
Okay, this may be one of the most clever ideas I've seen yet! When I saw this post on how to make your own baker's twine by The Frugal Crafter via Ucreate,...
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"what is your name?" in Baniwa (Brazil) - Koame pipitana?
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Professionals Confess Industry Secrets
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Every industry has its secrets – Disneyland doesn’t allow people to be pronounced dead on-premise, airline companies raise the price on their website every time you come back, and so on. There are also smaller secrets that are worth knowing and just might save you time and money. These secrets were collected from professionals in their respective industries.
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Every industry has its secrets – Disneyland doesn’t allow people to be pronounced dead on-premise, airline companies raise the price on their website every time you come back, and so on. There are also smaller secrets that are worth knowing and just might save you time and money. These secrets were collected from professionals in their respective industries.
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Don't forget "Tatterhood and Other Tales" for some strong female protagonists!
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