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A brief history of ugly holiday sweaters The holiday sweater rose to cultural prominence in the 1950s. Boring, you might say. The ready availability and cultural acceptance of this Christmas tradition makes it pointless. (Maybe not as effectively as a strong rum punch, but still.) You need anunthinkablyugly sweater, something too weird for Targetand you need accessories to make itworse. Luckily, late capitalism has you covered. I mean, it comes with lights, feathers, and a stuffed animal....

The Tuileries Palace was commissioned in 1564 by Catherine de' Medici, widow of Henry II of France. Catherine engaged Philibert de l’Orme to design the palace. But de l’Ormes untimely death in 1570 led to Jean Bullant taking his place. The outbreak of the civil between Protestants and Catholics in Paris in 1588 abruptly halted the work. He constructed the Grande Galerie, parallel to the Seine, which connected the two palaces....

The idea that once something hits the internet, its there forever, isnt true. Jims Website:These kinds of personal sites were the Twitter users with three followers of the old-timey web. No one visits, and it sits there, a never-visited monument to banality. This one was rescued from Geocities through therestorativland project. Spork.org:No offense to whoever created this fan-page in 1995, but its arent I so random? faux-veneration of the spork isnt funny; its depressing, especially 25 years later....

It was a wooden cup but unlike any the Emperor already possessed. But when the water was poured back into a glass bowl, the blue hue disappeared. A cup of Philippine lignum nephriticum, Pterocarpus indicus, and flask containing its fluorescent solution. Image credit:William Edwin Safford The wood was first described by the Spanish physician and botanist Nicolas Monardes. Since then I have seen much of it brought from New Spain and used for these and kindred maladies....

Socks may come into this world as a pair, but they almost always leave this world alone. Here are some other reasons to include old socks among your cleaning supplies. This one is especially useful to clean shutters and blinds. Dry eraser:If you have a chalk or whiteboard, dont waste paper towels wiping it down. A sock is a sustainable and effective way to get to a clean slate instead....

Withinevery dating apps direct messages is a delicate dance. You want to be forward without coming on too strong. You want to play it cool without losing someones interest. You want to be flirty without scaring someone off. If youre even remotely online, youve seen the screenshots of people botching this dance. Theres teasing thats simply offensive, pick-up lines straight from 1995, and of course, incel behavior. How can you message with your match without making the other person regret swiping right on you?...

Whats the worst that could happen from wrong fashion choices? A little bit of teasing and ridicule from your friends, sure. But rarely will anyone make a run at enforce ones personal style upon another with violence. Yet thats exactly what happened nearly a century ago in New York. Back in the 19th and early 20th centuries, hats were a popular accessory to every gentlemens street attire. Men wore hats throughout the year, whether it was freezing cold or sweltering hot....

In many ways, iOS and Android are mirrors of one another. Both OSs include stock apps for messaging, mail, notes, etc. Of course, the little differencescanthrow you for a loop. Hopefully, this guide makes your transition between OSs a little easier. That said, if you have other Android friends, you might be able to take advantage ofRCS. That said, at this time, the most reliable way to use RCSisto go throughGoogles Messages app....

Artist’s impression of a Venera probe on the surface of Venus. The Soviets tried again with Venera 2, but a failure due to overheating caused the mission to fail. Nevertheless, it became the first human-made spacecraft to reach another planet. It was launched on August 17, 1970 and some four months later entered the atmosphere of Venus. But not without difficulties. Replica of the Venera-7 lander at the Sergei Pavlovich Korolyov Museum of Cosmonautics....

A relationship is supposed to be stable, nurturing, and safe. Not all relationships are like that, though; some are dysfunctional. It can be hard to recognize a dysfunctional relationship when youre the one in it. Assess your own feelings Are you stressed out a lot? Really check in with your emotions, both while youre with them and when youre apart. If you feel more relaxed and comfortable away from them, dont hide that from yourself....

Similarly, Ive argued before whyTwitter can work well as a dating appeven though thats notalwaysthe case. His argument is that we should get to know each other in person over small talk online. Also: Yes, Im single, yo pick your jaws up off the floor. The blind date is dead. So, what should you know about researching a date online before meeting up in person? Let me reiterate how odd it is that we call basic preliminary research stalking....

The new year is here, and with it came a big night for drinking. It can be a fraught time if youre sober or trying to limit your alcohol intake. But, according to theWashington Post, a full 30% of American adults dont drink at all. Why not? (Or the other crappy alternative: Lie.) It could be for reasons of religion, health, addiction, or other personal reasons. None of which are anyones business unless they volunteer to offer them up on their own....

As you might already be well aware, the future ofRoe v. Wadeisnt looking good. In 2020 we went overwhat happens in your state if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Now, as 2021 wraps up, those pieces are more relevant than ever. This decision would land a major blow toRoe. Either of these outcomes would spell the end of the constitutional right to an abortion. The Supreme Court is likely to deliver a decision on the Mississippi case next summer....