Pączki is a Polish pastry, not too far off from a doughnut. It’s deep fried dough filled with a cream or sweet jelly. They can be glazed or covered with a powdered sugar. They are typically eaten on Pączki Day in Poland, also known as Fat Tuesday, because their consumption was forbidden by the Catholic
Simone Biles appeared to take a dig at Donald Trump on social media in response to the former president’s “Black jobs” remark. “I love my black job,” the Olympic gold medalist posted on X, formerly Twitter, in response to a post from singer Ricky Davila, who had said: “Iconic photo of the GOAT mastering her black
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Frauenstein Castle (German: Burg Frauenstein) is a ruined castle in the town of Wiesbaden-Frauenstein in Hesse, Germany. It is not known who built Frauenstein Castle, but, based on dendrochronological evidence, its construction has been dated to around 1184.Built on a quartzite outcropping of the Spitzen Stein the castle was not intended as a defensive fortress, but rather as a watch-tower. It also served the tower guards as
A Turkish shooter competing in the Olympics is gaining a following on social media for his performance at the Paris games. Who is Yusuf Dikec? Yusuf Dikec began competing in shooting in 2001 and is a four-time Olympian and has competed at every Summer Olympics since 2008. The 51-year-old is also a seven-time European champion
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In the heart of the dense forest, where the morning mist clung to the air, Cato stood tall and alert, his keen eyes scanning the surroundings for any sign of danger. For nine years, this brave and intelligent military dog had been a loyal companion and a protector to his fellow soldiers. With a sleek coat of
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Waylon, a shy Australian cattle dog mix, spent over two years at the SafeHaven Humane Society in Oregon, becoming the shelter’s longest resident. This heartwarming story highlights the challenges faced by shy animals in shelters, the unwavering dedication of shelter staff, and the joy of finding the perfect match. Overcoming shyness: A long road to adoption Upon
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The Jenkinson House, or Jenkinson-Cady-Secory house in Port Huron, had been called out in Buildings of Michigan (Kathryn Bishop Eckert,1993:352): “This beautifully painted and restored house is Military Street’s largest and most ornate Queen Anne structure.” With such an accolade coming from a former State Historic Preservation Officer, one would think that it would have been listed
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The Obama family is devastated by the death of their personal chef, Tafari Campbell, who drowned while paddleboarding near their vacation home. Campbell, a former White House chef, disappeared while paddleboarding on a Martha’s Vineyard lake. Massachusetts State Police reported he struggled to stay afloat and then submerged. After an overnight search, his body was
Donald Trump falsely questioned Kamala Harris’ race during an appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago that quickly turned hostile on Wednesday. The Republican former president was invited to participate in a Q&A session with a panel of political journalists at the Hilton Hotel. The session started an hour late, and it was kicked off with
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Simone Biles and Suni Lee won medals in the Olympic all-around final Thursday. Biles won the gold medal and Lee earned the bronze. At 27, Biles is the oldest Olympic women’s gymnastics champ since 1952. Biles edged Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade during a tense final. Biles’ total of 59.131 was just over a point ahead of
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