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Text on the tag: Illustration by Jessie Wilcox Smith (1863 - 1935), an American Illustrator who was active during the Golden Age of Illustration an...

Text on the tag: Published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857, this iconic Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–189...

Text on the tag: Based on an illustration by Jessie Wilcox Smith (1863 - 1935), an American Illustrator who was active during the Golden Age of Ill...

Text on the tag: The introduction of the Christmas tree to the Royal Family is said to have been carried out by Queen Charlotte, the consort of Geo...

Text on the tag: With its iconic camerawork and catchy musical score, the Sound of Music is still very much loved today. Winning five Oscars, it is...

Text on the tag: The most famous cat and mouse duo, is the creation dating back to 1940 of Tom and Jerry who became iconic figures of the Warner Br...

Text on the tag: Working days filming Singin’ in the Rain sometimes stretched to 19 hours. Gene Kelly had a scorching fever during his song and dan...

Text on the tag: All UK passports are issued in His or Her Majesty’s name - a document which gives permission for citizens to travel. Unknown to ma...

Text on the tag: All UK passports are issued in His or Her Majesty’s name - a document which gives permission for citizens to travel. Unknown to ma...

Text on the tag: King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reorganised i...

Text on the tag: King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reorganised i...

Text on the tag: From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ultimate ga...

Text on the tag: From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ultimate ga...

Text on the tag: The 1930s saw people describing popular blues songs as "rocking". As time evolved with rock 'n' roll music in the 1950s, the word ...

Text on the tag: Deer antlers are the fastest growing tissue on the planet, where at their peak, they can expand an inch every two days..   Conser...

Text on the tag: The first mention of the cupcake can be traced as far back as 1796. Written by Amelia Simmons in American Cookery, there is a reci...

Text on the tag: The first hot air balloon flight was demonstrated flying over the heads of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and the French court in Ve...

Text on the tag: Many of us love the smell of old books, with the aroma of dust and all its history. Other times we enjoy smelling brand new books,...

Text on the tag: There is around 90 pounds per square inch of pressure in a bottle of Champagne which, surprisingly, is more than triple the pressu...

Text on the tag: Lewis Carroll’s personal copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – one of only six original 1865 editions known to exist – was so...

Text on the tag: Native American tribes saw the owl as a symbol of protection. Linked to wisdom and knowledge, they are also associated with magic ...

Text on the tag: Honey represents prosperity, as well as immortality and rebirth. Due to their sweet flavour, it is also associated to delight. Bee...

Text on the tag: Published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857, this iconic Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–189...

Text on the tag: The Imperial Russian Ballet choreographer Marius Petipa commissioned Peter Tchaikovsky to compose the music for this fairy tale in...

Text on the tag: The 1892 two-act ballet, with a score by Tchaikovsky, is popular world over especially in the Christmas season. Nutcracker wood-ca...

Text on the tag: It is believed that the first ballet dancer to dance en pointe with modified shoes was Marie Taglioni in the ballet ‘La Sylphide’ ...

Text on the tag: Studies have shown that "Dress for success" is more than just a catchy motto. Striving for that perfect look, which attracts posit...

Text on the tag: As an increasing number of people take on desk jobs, an increasingly common thing in modern society is the “dead butt syndrome” (a...

Text on the tag: Unlike the joy of sunbathing, or devouring a board of cheese and wine, the act of reading is a passion without any unwanted side e...

Text on the tag: Prior to the introduction of railways, communities around the UK had their own local time (e.g. Bristol was 10 minutes behind Gree...

Text on the tag: A study showed that in as little as two weeks, listening to upbeat music improves the immune system, as well as boost happiness. A...

Text on the tag: The earliest surviving opera is Euridice. Written by Jacopo Peri and Ottavio Rinuccini, the piece was performed in Florence in 160...

Text on the tag: It is said that the longest sentence published in literature belongs to Victor Hugo from Les Misérables where there is a sentence ...

Text on the tag: A study found that moderate drinkers are less prone to depression with less cases of heart disease. The conclusion was to keep the...

Text on the tag: This English proverb reminds us that no matter how rough the storm gets, keep on that journey and persevere. You will be better an...

Text on the tag: 1874 saw the introduction of the first commercial typewriters, but it was not until after the mid 1880s that they would commonly b...