Curious Historian
2024-02-22
By | March 5, 2019
A painting of Lady Godiva riding through town nude while a peeping Tom watches. Source: (Photo by Mark Kauffman/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images) The LegendThe legend of Lady Godiva is that she rode naked through town, but why? The legend goes like this: Lady Godiva pleaded with her husband to lower the taxes for the citizens. He said he would if she rode through town naked.
How to Apply Polyurethane (DIY)
2024-02-22
IntroductionGetting a smooth, blemish-free finish with oil-based polyurethane is within your grasp if you follow the steps in this article. Oil-based polyurethane varnish brings out wood's natural beauty and grain. Our 8-step approach shows you how to apply the varnish successfully. A good-quality natural-bristle brush, a reasonably dust-free, well-ventilated space and some patience are all you need.
Tools Required Materials Required Automotive polishing compoundAutomotive rubbing compoundLint-free clothMineral spiritsOil-based polyurethaneSandpaperTack clothWet/dry sandpaper Finish your woodworking project or furniture refinishing job with an oil-based polyurethane varnish to bring out the wood’s natural beauty and grain.
With so much hatred in the world for marginalized people, families are focusing more and more on teaching their kids about diversity. Many parents have an ongoing dialogue with their children about race, sexuality, and gender. But one crucial aspect of diversity is often left out of the conversation: neurodiversity. So, what is neurodiversity, and what does it mean to be neurodivergent?
Judy Singer, an autistic sociologist, coined the term ‘neurodiversity’ in the late 1990s.
Everything You Need to Know about Her
2024-02-21
Who is Tasie Lawrence? Tasie Lawrence is well-known as an actor, singer, and songwriter. She is the wife of Australian Comedian Jim Jefferies. Her most notable work includes playing Mara Jaffray for Nickelodeon’s TV show House of Anubis which ran from 2011 to 2013. The English actor was born in Brighton, UK.
Tasie Dhanraj was born to Derek and Rebecca Sinnatt in Brighton, England, on December 22, 1990. She is the firstborn of her parents and the elder sister of Tasha Dhanraj.
In case you’re not up with the popular memes on social media, there’s a common one about middle-class dads who love lawn care constantly batting around Instagram and other outlets. It’s not one I identify with. I’m not a fan of lawn care. In fact, one great selling point for me about living in the desert after years in the Midwest is that I don’t have to mow a lawn anymore.
Ray J appeared on Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club on Tuesday to unveil his most recent, and perhaps most unexpected, business venture.
During the interview, the rapper pitched a product called Bunny Eyez. The all-purpose reading glasses bend and fold in a number of ways to allow readers to drive, lay down, and more with ease. Ray J's pitch left Breakfast Club hosts Charlamagne tha God and Angela Yee in tears, and listeners were laughing right along with them.
Marilee Fiebig is an American attorney and the current Rock Nation Chief of Staff. She is well-known for being T.J. Holmes‘ wife, an American journalist. She began her professional career at Wilhelmina as vice president and general counsel. Here is everything you need to know about her.
Who Is Marilee Fiebig? Marilee Fiebig was born on 27 October 1977. She was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where her mother is from and her dad served in the Peace Corps.
How to Fix a Seized Engine (DIY)
2024-02-20
Introduction An engine can seize due to running on low/no oil, overheating or succumbing to a broken timing belt. These conditions eventually stop your engine in its tracks and a professional technician will be required to restore function. However, if an engine seizes due to rusted cylinder walls, you can restart the engine without professional help.
This is how rusted cylinder walls develop: When a vehicle sits for an extended period of time without running, the lubricant coating the cylinder walls thins and drains away due to gravity.
Joe Jonas has added a new gig to his résumé. The Jonas Brothers star is the new face of Xeomin, an injectable alternative to Botox which is used to treat frown lines and more.
The "Cool" singer stars in the company's newest ad campaign, which premiered today (Aug. 16). In it, Jonas opens up about his dedication to skincare and taking care of his body. He also comments on beauty standards.