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![]() ![]() Banoffee PieA portmanteau of "banana" and "toffee," banoffee pie is an English dessert made from bananas, cream, toffee, and a pastry or biscuit base. Though Ian Dowding and Nigel Mackenzie of The Hungry Monk restaurant in East Sussex, England, claim to have invented the dish in 1972, other tales of its origins eventually spread. The men responded by offering a £10,000 prize to anyone who could disprove their claim. How is the toffee for the pie made? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Victoria Woodhull Is Nominated for President of the US (1872)Woodhull was a prominent US women's rights advocate, suffragist, and owner of a weekly publication known for printing the first English translation of The Communist Manifesto. In May of 1872, she became the first female candidate for president when a group of suffragists formed a political party and nominated her, but because she was a woman many disputed the legality of her candidacy. What famous African-American was nominated to be her vice-president—possibly without his knowledge? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() John Wilkes Booth (1838)Born into a family of famous actors, Booth made his acting debut at the age of 17. Touring widely, he soon became a wealthy celebrity, earning acclaim for his Shakespearean roles. However, he harbored deep Confederate sympathies and viewed President Abraham Lincoln as a tyrant. In April of 1865, he assassinated Lincoln at Ford's Theater, where Lincoln had previously watched him perform. Twelve days later, Booth was shot and killed by a Union soldier. Who else had Booth conspired to have killed? More... Discuss |
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Definition: | (noun) Soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth. |
Synonyms: | tooth decay, cavity |
Usage: | Failure to properly care for one's teeth can lead to the development of painful caries. |
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7 comments:
great photos, gorgeous creature! I love Vegas.
Thank you Sandy. We were fortunate to be there at feeding time. What a sight to see!
very nice.lions are scary but they look adorable in these photos.
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In Memory of Giza
I always feel bad for these lions though. It is such a small habitat for such large creatures. Cool shots though
Texas Sweetie, I am so sorry about your Giza. Pets truly are like a member of the family.
Thanks for the visit and comment.
Suzie, I thought the same thing until we heard the facts about the habitat. The lions actually love it there. It's a controlled environment with just the right humidity and it's sound proof. They only hear the sound of the waterfall. The lions are switched out periodically with other lions. Basically, they just lay around and eat.
Here kitty, kitty!
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