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If Life Has Taken a Sudden Turn, Read These Words

Sometimes, we come to a crossroad, and while we may be unhappy with the turn our life has suddenly taken, perhaps, we should tell ourselves that this is nothing more than a bend in the road. Read this inpiring poem by Helen Steiner Rice.

I've Never Seen a Bookshop Like This, How Beautiful!

For those interested in more information, there’s a great write-up on this building at Crossroads Magazine. Submitted by: Ron E. The Most Beautiful Book Shop in the World! beautiful, design, church, architecture, Bookstore This bookshop is quite unique...

Let Go of the Past With Édith Piaf's Classic Song

The desire to free ourselves from the bonds of the past, to leave behind all the faults and mistakes we’ve made along the way and to start over, is a common feeling for many of us when we reach important crossroads in our lives.

15 Fascinating Photos That Bring 1930s China to Life

During this turbulent period, China stood at a crossroads, balancing its rich cultural heritage with the demands of modernization. The decade witnessed considerable change in the country, leaving an indelible mark on its history and influencing its future.

Amazing What You Can Do With Cardboard, Scissors, and Glue

She never touched it again, but when she reached that canonical crossroad in her career, she started experimenting with Amazon cardboard boxes she had been storing in her apartment. Check out her Website , Facebook page , or Instagram page for more photos.

15 Hauntingly Beautiful Shipwrecks Hidden Underwater

The warship sank in 1946 after being damaged by an underwater atomic bomb during Operation Crossroads nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll. 13. Wreck of the Ocean liner RMS Lusitania. It was sunk by a German U-boat on May 7, 1915, during World War I, resulting in the loss of 1,198 lives.

10 Declassified U.S. Military Secrets That'll Astound You

Operation Crossroads In July 2016, the National Security Archive posted declassified films, photographs, and documents that show that the U.S. tested atomic bombs in the Bikini Atoll in 1946.

Ready to Laugh? The Best Senior Jokes in History!

As they were cruising along, they came to a major crossroad. The stoplight was red, but they just drove through it. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself: "I must be losing it. I could have sworn we just went through a red light."

10 Fascinating Places to Visit in Jordan

The Middle Eastern nation of Jordan is situated at the crossroads between Asia and Europe. Despite all the chaos (for lack of a better word) that surrounds it, this country feels liberal, progressive, and safe compared to its neighbors.

Tailing the Cat: A Timeline of Black Cats' Misfortune

And finally, in France, peasants used to believe that if a black cat was released at a crossroads where five roads intersect, the cat would choose the road to good fortune. Sources: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 .

Have You Been to these Award-Winning Destinations?

Istanbul, Turkey Originally known as Byzantion, the city at the crossroads of Europe and Asia was elevated to capital of the Eastern Roman Empire in the 4th Century by Constantine the Great, who lent the city its name (Constantinople).

20 Gorgeous Routes to Drive On in the United States

Where to stop: Crossroads (MI), Galena (IL), "The Grotto" in Dickeyville and Wyalusing State Park. La Ruta Panorámica, Puerto Rico Literally translated to "The Scenic Route," Route 66 is filled with coffee plantations, wild horses and waterfalls.

If You're An Avowed Foodie, You'll Love These Destinations

Herbs and spices at the Spice Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey Thanks to its geographical location at a crossroads between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is home to many markets trading all manner of things, one of which is the Spice Bazaar.