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Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine in Pocahontas, Virginia

November 25, 2024

The Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine was the first of its kind in the United States, showcasing the wonders of this little black rock to the general public, along with the advanced mining equipment by which the material was procured. According to locals, Jordan Nelson, a farmer and blacksmith, discovered the deposit entirely by accident. While retrieving a lost cow, Nelson found a peculiar material on his property which he presumed was tar. But when the substance was heated, rather...

Empress Botanical Garden in Pune, India

November 25, 2024

Pune has a number of green spaces in the form of gardens, parks, and hills. People of all ages visit these places for exercise, meditation, reading, nature walks, rejuvenation, and other recreational activities. Empress Botanical Garden, located near Pune Race Course, is one such spot. It has over a hundred difference species of plants. There are flowers of every color blossoming around. Squirrels run around on the green lawns as people sit on artistic benches and relax and enjoy...

Good Grief in Boundary County, Idaho

November 25, 2024

In the mid-1950s, husband and wife Lou Paul Spring and Geraldine Spring (known as Paul and Gerry) bought a small remote building in Idaho, less than four miles from the Canadian border, and remodeled it into a tavern. Legend has it that Paul bought it without consulting Gerry, and when she heard about it, she exclaimed “Good Grief!”—and a name was born. But as is often the case, that legend is wrong. In reality, the pair had been running...

First Toronto Post Office in Toronto, Ontario

November 25, 2024

This post office has been nestled in the heart of Old Town Toronto since the 1830s. This historic site opened when the city was still called York, a part of the British Empire. At the time, York was a modest, growing settlement, and the post office played a key role in connecting its residents with the rest of the empire. One of its unique features was a reading room, a common amenity in post offices of that era. Visitors could...

Maria Tallchief, America's First Prima Ballerina, Changed...

November 25, 2024

This story was originally published on The Conversation. It appears here under a Creative Commons license. On Nov. 27, 1949, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief waited for her cue in the wings of the City Center in downtown Manhattan, preparing to take the stage in the New York City Ballet’s premiere of “Firebird.” This production was a reimagining of a famous ballet based on a Russian folktale and featured an Osage ballerina who forced the dance world to reimagine who...

Tipping Hotel Housekeeping; What is the Standard?

November 25, 2024

Tipping hotel housekeeping staff involves leaving a small amount of money for the individual employees who clean your hotel room. It is a great way to show appreciation and can help staff who often have a low base wage. Understanding the standard for tipping housekeeping staff is important because it is an area of anxiety The post Tipping Hotel Housekeeping; What is the Standard? appeared first on Revfine.com.

Addolorata Cemetery in Raħal Ġdid, Malta

November 22, 2024

During the 19th century, many European nations pursued the construction of opulent cemeteries with elaborate architectural features and multitudes of mausolea. One of the grandest European cemeteries from this period is the Addolorata Cemetery on the island of Malta, which was part of the British Empire during most of the 19th century. This cemetery was designed by Maltese architect Emmanuel Luigi Galizia, and although he designed many other public buildings and cemeteries across the islands of Malta, the Addolarata...

This Obscure Heirloom Pumpkin Makes a Fantastic...

November 22, 2024

I just wrapped up my first year of gardening in the Mojave Desert, specifically in the Las Vegas Valley. I watched as plants sizzled in the sun after one missed watering, and most of my vegetables simply gave up on life as temperatures topped 115 degrees in May. But one plant I put into the ground, as a curious experiment, was a surprising success: the Long Island cheese pumpkin. And it turns out, adaptable heirlooms like this squash might...

Katherine Mansfield House in Wellington, New Zealand

November 22, 2024

The Katherine Mansfield House was the childhood home of Katherine Mansfield, one of New Zealand‘s most celebrated writers. Mansfield’s works frequently addressed themes that were considered taboo or controversial, such as sexual identity, class differences, and the complexities of human relationships. In her short stories, Mansfield described her childhood home as “that awful cubbyhole,” “the wretched letter box in town” and “that horrid little piggy house.” Mansfield shared the home with seven other family members, and described it as...

Cinema Rif in Tangier, Morocco

November 22, 2024

Cinema Rif or the Cinémathèque de Tanger was established in 1949 during Morocco‘s colonial period under French rule. Originally named Cinema Royal, it was primarily a venue for showcasing international films. The theater quickly gained popularity among Tangier‘s residents and became a hub for film enthusiasts. In the 1950s and 1960s, Tangier experienced a significant cultural renaissance, attracting artists, writers, and filmmakers from around the world. This movie theater played a pivotal role during this period by hosting screenings...

'The Lacrosse Players' in La Crosse, Wisconsin

November 22, 2024

In the middle of Main Street, a sculpture depicts two athletes reaching for the sky, holding long sticks with netting at the end, competing over a ball. A third athlete lays in the scrum, trampled underneath. The game? Lacrosse. The city? La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Lacrosse Players is a tribute to the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and the game that led to the town’s name. The origins of lacrosse lay to the east of Wisconsin, as the sport originated in...

Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of...

November 22, 2024

Puerto Rico has long been a hub of passion, culture, and creativity, influencing artists across the globe, and our new podcast, Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico, is a celebration of its power to inspire. Narrated by the legendary Puerto Rican actor Luis Guzmán, this four-part audio series explores the Island’s deep cultural roots and the vibrant music, art, and stories that have shaped not only Puerto Rico but also the world. Luis Guzmán is a...

Santa's House in Uummannaq, Greenland

November 22, 2024

Every Arctic country likes to claim Santa Claus for their own. Canadian children write domestic letters to Santa with the specially allocated Canadian zip code H0H 0H0, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in 2013 “Everyone knows that Santa Claus is Canadian.” Finnish children are taught that Santa lives in Lapland, Finland‘s northernmost region. Ask Norwegians, and he lives in Drøbak, Norway. But to Danish children, there is no doubt he lives in Greenland—specifically, in this particular house near...

7 Surprising Stories About Thanksgiving

November 22, 2024

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we’ve got seven little-known stories to tell at the dinner table this year. Learn why dry turkey is on the menu instead of cow tongue or raccoon, and meet the woman who spent 15 years trying to make Thanksgiving an official holiday. Consider adding banana to your seasonal spread, and read about the return of a lost Native language. Gather around the table to share these surprising tales of Thanksgiving history, food,...

Tri-States Monument in Port Jervis, New York

November 21, 2024

Full disclosure: The Tri-States Monument does not, as is sometimes claimed, actually mark the location where the boundaries of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania meet. The confusion is understandable; the bronze United States Coast and Geodetic survey disc and scored granite marker give the appearance of authority and precision. However, as the nearby Witness Monument makes clear, the state boundaries actually intersect about 475 feet west of the Tri-States Monument, in the middle of the Delaware River. If...

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