Using skeletons as Halloween decorations originated in Mexico, with the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Family members and friends honor the dead by assembling elaborate altars and spreads, including the deceased’s favorite foods—spirits not treated adequately will supposedly seek revenge. ...
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Charles Dickens Christmas Festival
The Charles Dickens Christmas Festival will be held on 11/22 & 11/23 in Southport, NC. This two-day fest features artisans, craftsmen, exhibitors and food vendors. Also, the Southport Community Building will have two performances of The Dickens Musical Revue (Friday, ...
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Balloon Ride to Outer Space (or at least the edge of it)…
There’s a new player in the bustling world of “commercial space,” although the “space” part in this case is a matter of definition.
A Tucson-based start-up plans to use a helium balloon to lift big-ticket customers in a pressurized capsule to nearly 100,000 feet. That’s a journey to the edge of ...
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