What’s a Lady Baltimore cake?

Lady Baltimore cake is a multi-layered white cake with white icing, nuts, and candied or dried fruit mixed into the frosting. Its origin is uncertain, but it was likely named after a character in a romance novel. The first recipe was published in 1906 and has since been modified with different icing ingredients. A Lady […]

Melania Trump: America’s first foreign-born First Lady?

Donald Trump’s desire to deport illegal immigrants and prevent immigration from “at risk of terrorism” nations contrasts with his wife Melania’s legal immigration to the US. Melania is not the first foreign-born wife of a US president, as Louisa Catherine Johnson, born in London, married John Quincy Adams. Both Melania and Louisa emigrated at 26 […]

Future US coins: Lady Liberty changes?

Lady Liberty, traditionally depicted as a white woman of European descent, will be portrayed as an African American woman on a new commemorative gold coin from the US Mint. The coin will have a face value of $100 USD and mark the 225th anniversary of the Mint’s coin production history. The series will also feature […]

Did all US presidents have a first lady?

Rose Cleveland became the unofficial first lady when her bachelor brother, Grover Cleveland, was elected president in 1884. She preferred academia to high society and later pursued a career in education and writing. Grover Cleveland was known for his weight, his experience as a sheriff, and being one of seven presidents to miss college. Little […]

How to be an Avon Lady?

Avon has over 5 million representatives worldwide selling cosmetics, skincare, and fragrances. Anyone can become an Avon representative by enrolling in a training program and purchasing starter materials. Benefits include working from home, choosing your own hours, and meeting new people. To become a representative, individuals must have an interest in cosmetics and personal appearance, […]

“Crazy Cat Lady” stereotype: true or false?

A UCLA study found no evidence to support the stereotype of the “crazy cat lady”. The study also showed that pet owners are more likely to empathize with animals in distress. Cat owners are more introverted and women tend to find men who own cats to be nicer and more sensitive. Even though cats outnumber […]

Who’s Lady Bird Johnson?

Lady Bird Johnson was born in 1912 and married Lyndon Baines Johnson in 1934. As First Lady, she promoted environmental protection and helped create the Head Start Program. After her husband’s death, she continued charitable work and served on various boards. She suffered health problems in later years. Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson, better known as […]

Lady Murasaki – who?

Lady Murasaki Shikibu was a highly educated Japanese writer and lady-in-waiting in the late tenth and early eleventh centuries. She wrote The Tale of Genji, considered one of the masterpieces of Japanese literature, featuring a central character who interacts with various court ladies. Lady Murasaki’s work has never been looked down upon, and her life […]

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