The desire for humans to decorate their bodies is an ancient one-the oldest mummified body ever found, Otzi the Iceman, was discovered to have a piercing in one ear (he also had 57 tattoos). In some cultures, piercing was a…
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Emo is a label applied to sensitive, emotionally distraught teens, who don’t find the world a pleasant place. Music Emos listen to evolved from the harder edged punk music of the 1980s, and still expresses strong emotions, while Emo poetry…
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March 7, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Once your best friend, he is now just a stranger on the couch, with whom you exchange monosyllabic responses. Sometimes he comes home reeking of alcohol. The joint checking account is long gone. One day, the couch will be empty,…
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The word wig is short for periwig, a word that came into use in 1675. But wigs were worn much earlier; Ancient Egyptians used bees wax to hold wigs onto their shaved heads as protection against a fierce sun as…
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Jewelry had a spiritual dimension in the world of Ancient Egypt; not merely beautiful and valuable, it was believed to hold magic and protect its wearer against evil. Though the most beautifully crafted pieces of jewelry were reserved for the…
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Model Cindy Crawford admits to using Botox. So do “Sex and the City” star Kim Catrall and Simon Cowell, an “American Idol” judge. Many other celebrities are rumored to use Botox, but deny it, not wanting to appear shallow and…
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