Ill-fitting shoes frequently cause these fluid-filled bubbles. Shoes that are too tight or too loose can irritate the skin. As a result of the friction, fluid accumulates beneath the upper layer of skin. These skin bubbles can also be caused by excessive moisture or sweat. But do you know how Queen Elizabeth avoids getting blisters? […]
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A1 Steak Sauce is produced by Brand & Co. which is a subsidiary of Premier Foods in the UK and Kraft Heinz in the US. This condiment has been in the market since 1861 and has been distributed all throughout the globe. But did you know that A1 Steak Sauce was invented two centuries ago?
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Members of the royal families go by many names. They often accumulate honors and other royal titles in the process. Sometimes they take on the names of the House where they belong. But how do they actually pick their names? Royals pick their regnal names from any of their Christian or middle names. Prince Charles
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Princess Marie Auguste of Anhalt was the daughter of Duke Eduard of Anhalt and Princess Charlotte of Saxe-Altenburg. Unlike most royals, Auguste was poor. But she found a way to turn her situation around. Princess Marie Auguste of Germany was so poor that she began adopting adult men and bestowing the royal title of “Prince”
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As influential as the King of Israel is, hundreds of women had their eyes on the king. Many have believed that hundreds of women have actually married King Solomon. But how many wives did he really have? According to 1 Kings book, King Solomon has had a harem that includes 700 wives and 300 concubines.
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In 870, the Duchy of Bohemia was formed, and by 1198, it was later on renamed the Kingdom of Bohemia. Several non-hereditary kings ruled in Bohemia before earning the title of king in 1085. Bohemia was a member of the Holy Roman Empire from 1004 until 1806, and its monarch was an elector. Did you
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Big Ben is one of the most famous icons of London. The tower clock is also known for its accuracy, with only about two seconds off from the right time. The clock chimes every fifteen minutes and emits deep bongs to mark the hour. But why is this tone so unique? The tone emitted by
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The Merrie Monarch King Kalākaua was known for his flamboyant and fun-loving ways. He was the last king of Hawaii before it became part of the US. But did you know he was a pioneer for something quite unexpected? King Kalākaua was the last king of the Hawaiian kingdom and the first reigning monarch to
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George V was the second son of King Edward VII. He was known for his vigorous support of the troops during the first world war. George V died through euthanasia, also known as medically assisted suicide. But did you ever wonder what his last words were? “Bugger Bognor!” were the last words of George V
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Smoking tobacco was a symbol of social status in earlier times. As it was expensive, only the elite could afford it. At the time, its adverse effects were not yet discovered. But King James didn’t like the practice, even writing how he described it. King James, I wrote “A Counterblaste to Tobacco.” He described it
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