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Can you pass the British Citizenship test? Questions in quiz Prince Harry struggled with
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe “Life in the UK” test is a key part of the application process to become a British citizen or...
These cool old photos of Provincetown will have you seeing double
Cape Cod Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSometimes, goofing off on the web yields treasure. That's how I stumbled upon these cool old photos...
H.L. Kinney planned 1852 Lone Star Fair to put South Texas on the map
Corpus Christi Caller-Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOne hundred and seventy years ago, on May 1, 1852, Corpus Christi hosted the Lone Star Fair, the first state fair in Texas and the brainchild of Corpus Christi founder Henry Lawrence Kinney.
Landmark levy: which iconic London sights give the biggest boost to nearby property prices?
Evening Standard via Yahoo News· 7 months agoLondon landmarks are leveraged to sell everything from tea towels to luxury holidays so it is no...
Best parks in the UK to enjoy the sun, from spacious city spaces to restored small-town spots
The Independent UK via AOL· 11 months agoParks are more than just public spaces; they often set the scene for our most cherished memories,...
Why are World’s Fairs (mostly) obsolete?
Quartz via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoThis is the full transcript for season 5, episode 1 of the Quartz Obsession podcast on the World’s Fair. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google |...
The World's Fair was the greatest technology show on earth—until technology destroyed it
Quartz via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoIf you’ve heard of the World’s Fair, chances are you’re picturing a relic of the past. You might...
The Glass Heart: glassmaking show that feels more like a jumble sale
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 4 months agoThis is unexpected. Illuminated stained-glass panels dominate one end of the grand first-floor...
Behind the art: Paperweights have pride of place at SAMA-Ligonier Valley
Tribune-Review, Greensburg, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 11—Glass paperweights are often found among the kitschy collections in flea markets and thrift stores, but they're also having a moment in the contemporary art world. "They've actually ...