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How To Walk Like An Egyptian
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John McGarvey

How To Walk Like An Egyptian

Egypt is a hot country. With hot summers and mild winters, ancient Egyptians favored light-weight clothing to keep cool. The garments were made from plant fibers, primarily linens made from the fibers of the flax plants that the Egyptians farmed along the banks of the Nile River... egyptian-clothing
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The Pure Costume Zone
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John McGarvey

The Pure Costume Zone

A Parody Honoring Rod Serling on Twilight Zone Day (May 11th) There is another place beyond where one usually buys their costumes. It is a place as vast as space...
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Why The Heck Is Oktoberfest in September?
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John McGarvey

Why The Heck Is Oktoberfest in September?

Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival that is held each year in Munich, Germany, running from late September to early October. It is one of the most famous events in Germany...
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Labor Day:  The End of Summer
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John McGarvey

Labor Day: The End of Summer

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country...
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History of Comic-Con
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John McGarvey

History of Comic-Con

A convention is a pre-arranged gathering of fans of a particular film, television series, comic book, actor, or an entire genre of entertainment such as science fiction or anime and...
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How “The Wizard of Oz” Has Influenced Fashion and Pop Culture
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Chanel Adams

How “The Wizard of Oz” Has Influenced Fashion and Pop Culture

The “The Wizard of Oz” is one of the greatest Hollywood films that’s adored by children and adults alike. It was released in 1939, along with another classic movie, “Gone with the Wind.” However, the influence of “The Wizard of Oz” is far greater than... the-wizard-of-oz
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Hercules: Man or God?
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John McGarvey

Hercules: Man or God?

Throughout history, there are many stories about gods called myths. One of the better known myths is the story of Hercules. There are more stories about Hercules than any other...
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When Did Our Independence Really Begin?
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John McGarvey

When Did Our Independence Really Begin?

There are many names and many reasons that refer to the United States becoming her own country, freeing herself from the grasps of British rule. From school grade civics class,...
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5 Cool Facts about the History of Halloween
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Jane Fernando

5 Cool Facts about the History of Halloween

How much do you know about Halloween? Do you ever wonder about how this wonderful and wacky holiday started? I bet your kids have questions about Halloween, too. As much...
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It’s Chic To Be Geek
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John McGarvey

It’s Chic To Be Geek

From TV shows like “Silicon Valley”, to movies like “The Social Network”, a trend across America is to be a Geek ‘Bazinga? Yep. You read that correctly. There is a...
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Costumes from X-Men Days of Future Past
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Chanel Adams

Behind the Costumes Designed for 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'

"X-Men: Days of Future Past" is a super hero (here) film set to release on May 23, 2014. It's based on the fictional characters that appeared in the infamous Marvel...
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Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season
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Lisa Nguyen

Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season

Now that the holidays are in full swing, we know everyone’s busy looking up new (or old) recipes, decorating, shopping for gifts, and making their own holiday wish lists. With so many things to do, it’s hard to imagine that anyone would have the time or money to give back. Fortunately, we’ve come up with some great free and easy ways to give back this year!
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