Hoaxes throughout history… 1. Big Ben goes digital: On April 1st, 1980, the BBC in the UK announced on its radio station that the iconic clock tower, Big Ben, would be replaced by a digital clock. They even promised to give away the clock hands to the first four listeners who called in. However, the announcement turned out to be a prank, and many people … Continue reading Iconic April Fools’ Pranks
A Blue Man Group Performance Recap After years of trepidation, it finally happened. At midnight on March 19th, a few dozen Oakland Mills community members got together to witness the debut of the local junior chapter of the Blue Man Group, with the main draw being the familiar faces on stage. Despite their identities being common knowledge, they requested to stay anonymous during interviews. Primarily … Continue reading OM Caught the Blues
Read to Learn About the Unknown Facts About February – February is the only month that can go without a full moon! – February’s birthstones are amethyst and bloodstone. – February is National African American Month in the United States. – February is named after the Roman festival of Februa, which was a time for purification and sacrifice. – February is the shortest month of … Continue reading Fun Facts About February!
A list of African American leaders whose actions helped bring change Although Black History can and should be recognized every month, February is a great time as it is the season of love. Amidst the considerable challenges faced by the black community, it’s easy to dwell on the negative and be hateful, but alongside the struggles, there has been so much to love, so many … Continue reading Those Who Lead Us
The truth behind SHEIN’s fast-fashion Have you ever wondered why SHEIN is so popular yet controversial? SHEIN has gained huge popularity in recent years. According to a 2023 UBS Report, the average SHEIN shopper spends $100 per month on women’s clothing, which is 60% higher than the average spending on women’s clothing. SHEIN has become the top visited website in the world under the category … Continue reading Why We Don’t Buy Things From SHEIN by Devi Lalitha
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