december 31 Posts

31 Genius Uses for Lemon That Are Worth Knowing

Here are 31 brilliant uses for lemons, most of which you probably didn’t know 'til now!

December's Defining Moments Around the World

As the last month of the year comes to a close and the New Year is set to being, it's time to take a moment and reflect on the events of the chilly and spirited month of December. Here are the most outstanding moments of the month captured in pictures so we can relive it all as if we were there!

Fancy a Holiday in December? Here's Where You Should Go!

On the whole, the month of December is a whirlwind. As the chaos of Thanksgiving weekend starts to fade, everyone is already preparing for the end-of-year holidays.

These Foods Are Considered Bad Luck on New Year’s!

course, this tradition should be balanced with avoiding waste—so it might be best to serve yourself a slightly smaller portion to leave just the right amount behind. 8 'Unlucky' Foods to Avoid On New Year's Eve nature, food and drinks, new year, new year's eve, unlucky, superstitions, new year 2025, december

The Apollo Program: A History of Manned Space Missions

Apollo 17, 11 th December, 1972 Apollo 17 was the sixth successful manned mission to Moon from NASA, the last recorded landing of humans on the moon. It was launched on 7 th December 1972 with crew Eugene Cernan, Harrison Smith, and Ronald Evanan.

15 Powerful Anthony Hopkins Quotes to Remember

Born on December 31, 1937, Hopkins started working in the film industry in the late ’60s and achieved acclaim playing Richard the Lionheart in The Lion in Winter (1968).

Historic Photos From Days of Christmas' Past...

British and German troops sharing the unofficial cease-fire during WWI in No Man's Land (1914) The first Norwegian Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square donated to London by the city of Oslo as thanks for England's help during WWII (18 Dec. 1947) Using old WWII flamethrowers to clear up snow (December 1947

Around the World in 10 Unique New Year's Eve Traditions

Unused plates are collected throughout the year and cheerfully thrown at the front doors of friends and relatives on December 31st. A higher pile of broken china is thought to represent more friends and increased good fortune in the next year.

These Men Were the Stars of the Heroic Age

Bickerton looking out overseas near Commonwealth Bay, circa 1912 Cavern carved by the sea in an ice wall near Commonwealth Bay, circa 1912 Wreck of the 'Gratitude', Macquarie Island, 1911 Mushroom ice formation, 1912 The Australasian Antarctic Expedition commenced on December 2 nd , 2011, when the Newfoundland

When an Ancient Egyptian Tomb Was Opened, This Was Inside

December 1922 : A ceremonial bed in the shape of the Celestial Cow, surrounded by provisions and other objects in the antechamber of the tomb. December 1922: A gilded lion bed, clothes chest and other objects in the antechamber. The wall of the burial chamber is guarded by statues.

The Last We Saw of Famous People - Fascinating!

Princess Diana - 1 July 1961-31 August 1997 Died in a car accident in Paris while being chased by paparazzis. She was 36. Marilyn Monroe - 1 June 1926-5 August 1962 Although its not clear how and why Marilyn died, the official version is that she died of an overdose of sleeping pills.

5 Most Unusual Christmas Markets Around Europe

One of the many many perks of December is the beloved Christmas market. There's one in just about every European town, isn't there? Besides entertaining the locals and supporting the economy, they're a major tourist attraction in larger cities of the world.

8 Historical Misunderstandings of the First Christmas

It Didn't Happen in December Jesus probably wasn't born on December 25th. In fact, he most likely wasn't born in December at all. The bible mentions shepherds keeping watch over their flocks in the fields.

12 Merry Interesting Xmas Facts You Can't Wait to Unwrap

[related_articles] Images courtesy of Depositphotos 12 Merry Interesting Christmas Facts You Can't Wait to Unwrap Christmas, facts, Santa Claus, trivia, xmas, merry, December 25 Do you know why we celebrate Xmas on December 25? Why Rudolph has a red nose?