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Myrtle for a Royal Bouquet! A Royal Sprig!

5/18/2018

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Looks like Shrimp n' Lobster put together two very different bouquets!

A sprig of Myrtle in the bouquet became a royal tradition when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert on February 10, 1840.  

Before picking any flowers make sure it's okay to do so in the first place. Otherwise you could get into very big trouble! 
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For a botanical dream visit Kew gardens! You can explore the largest compilation of vegetation in the world, nearing 8.5 million species. Now that's a bouquet! 
​Visit kew HERE!
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Making History at Windsor Castle!

5/18/2018

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While visiting London, put ole Windsor Castle on the list! It has a rich history dating back to 1070. Who know's perhaps you'll bump into the Queen! It is still her residence. 
Also look out for St. George Chapel on the premise. It will make history once again as American, Meghan Markle marries Prince Harry on Saturday May 19th.  




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Loch Ness Sited!

5/2/2018

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On May 2, 1933, a monster was spotted in the Scottish lake of Loch Ness! A photo of this strange creature was taken but was later revealed a hoax. Whether you believe or not, inconclusive data shows that something lurks in the deep waters below. Could it be our mysterious Loch Ness? We may never know!   
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Elon Musk is Carving Space Trails to Mars

2/6/2018

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Spacex successfully launched their latest test rocket, Falcon 9 Heavy, on Tuesday afternoon, February 2, 2018. This is the largest spacecraft to be built! The success of this ship makes way for even bigger rockets to be constructed in order to further space exploration and potentially become the go-to rocket to Mars. Will this be our pickup truck of outer space as we continue to expand into the cosmos? Learn about why Falcon 9 is so important HERE! 
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An Orca identified in the Nazca Lines

11/27/2017

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After four years of research and analyzing, scientists concluded that the Nasca line they discovered in 2013 is non other than an Orca! It is also the oldest geo-glyph. Learn about this discovery HERE!
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It's Scouring Time!

7/26/2017

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Every year, the 3000 year old Uffington Chalk Horse, of Oxfordshire, England gets scoured, aka chalked! This has been a tradition that has been in keeping with locals as well as people from around the world, who want to preserve this pictogram. Learn about it HERE!
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Inauguration Day! 

1/19/2017

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Today, January 20th, 2017, Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States. 
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The Great Quake!

4/20/2016

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It's the 110th anniversary of the great quake that struck San Francisco at 5:13am on April 19th, 1906. Every year it is commemorated at a fire hydrant in the Mission District, which is painted gold. Learn about this tradition HERE! 
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Apollo 13 takes off for the Moon, April 11, 1970

4/13/2016

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On April 11th, James Lovell, John Swigert and Fred Haise aboard Apollo 13 took off for the Moon! Unfortunately they were unable to complete the mission. Learn about why HERE! 

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King Tut's Tomb Discovered

2/17/2016

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After six years of searching, on February 16, 1923, Howard Carter entered King Tutankhamen's tomb. Learn about the discovery HERE. 
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