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The Scientific Management of Georgian Beauty

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 13, 2020 by Maria GraceMay 8, 2021

Life in early modern (1500-1800) societies was rife with injuries and diseases that could result in bodily deformities. Moneyed and poor alike were subject to the debilitating effects to daily life. Preventing such deformities, and thus increasing beauty became important.

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If You Think That’s Bad…

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 6, 2020 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025

With so much happening right now, everyone is experiencing difficult things. Some mildly difficult, some moderately difficult, and some catastrophically difficult. No one has escaped.

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Reason #71 Why writing takes so long

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 1, 2020 by Maria GraceJuly 31, 2020

Why writing takes so long~#71  I fits, so I sits

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Georgian Ice Cream and Ices

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 30, 2020 by Maria GraceMay 9, 2021

After making its way onto the culinary scene, ice creams and sorbets exploded in popularity during the Georgian era.  But Georgian ice cream looked a little different from its modern counterpart. Come take a peek!

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The Victorian Spork

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 25, 2020 by Maria GraceFebruary 20, 2025
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A little foray into the research rabbit hole and I find sporks. Who would have guessed?

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