Category: Geography

Early Usage Of The Tower of London

The 1000-Year History of the Tower of London

The Tower of London is one of the city’s most well-known landmarks. Construction on the central keep began around 1078. And while it has become notorious for its time as a prison, the Tower of London has served a variety of functions in its nearly 1,000-year history.

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Mojito Tips

The 500 Year History of the Mojito

The Mojito is a refreshing cocktail, considered by many to be the perfect drink for a hot day. So it’s fitting that National Mojito Day is celebrated on July 11th, in the heat of summer.

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Big Money

Cheers to Bourbon, The Official Spirit of America

June 14th marks National Bourbon Day in the United States. Bourbon has distinctly American roots. In fact, in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an Act of Congress that designated bourbon as “The Official Spirit of America.”

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