Jack O'Lanterns might be my favorite part of the American tradition of Halloween. Perhaps this is because I don't have much of a sweet tooth or love of the horror genre, but I genuinely enjoy carving pumpkins and seeing my neighbors' creations. Walking down a neighborhood street, … [Read more...] about Grinning Pumpkins: Why Jack-O’-Lanterns are the best part of Halloween
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Ye Olde Nail Clippers: How did people trim their nails in the past?
I love the ordinary. What could be more ordinary than clipping your nails? Many a time have I pondered the difficulty of such a mundane task for people with no access to handy, purpose-built nail clippers, either in the past or the present. Thus, I was delighted to come … [Read more...] about Ye Olde Nail Clippers: How did people trim their nails in the past?
