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Cherries

Cherries are a member of the rose family, along with peaches, plums, apricots, and almonds.

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Cherries

Cherries are a member of the rose family, along with peaches, plums, apricots, and almonds.

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Bon mots

"One martini is alright, two is too many, three is not enough."

-- James Thurber (American writer & cartoonist. 8 December 1894 – 2 November 1961)

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Lammas (Today)
Lammas is an Irish holiday that follows the day after Lughnasadh. While Lughnasadh was merry-making, on Lammas thanks would be given for the coming grain harvest by prayers and offerings of bread.

Myth of the Day

Yule Log

It's a myth that Yule Log cakes (Bûches de Noël) are a centuries-old Christmas tradition.