Myth and Legend: The Best Supernatural Landmarks of England
| October 9, 2017
Shell Grotto
Shell Grotto was discovered in 1835 by a worker in a field near the seaside town of Margate. While he was digging, the worker hit the entrance of the grotto, and volunteered his young son to be lowered down into the hole to see what was down there.
The little boy came up with an amazing story of a grotto, covered floor to ceiling in shells. Although many of the shells were British in origin, a few types came from as far away as the Caribbean. Even now, no one knows why this grotto was built.
SHARE ON
Advertisement
Cultured Palate: Dishes from Iran
Iranian cuisine uses a myriad of spices, dried and fresh fruits, herbs, and nuts to flavor dishes. These ingredients turn even the simplest meal of rice and stewed meat into a sensory explosion.
Around the World in Holiday Baking
Every December, millions of pounds of butter, sugar, and flour contribute to the creation of spectacular treats for holiday celebrations. Even if you’re not ordinarily a baker, many people venture into the kitchen before the holidays to make sure that they’ve got plenty of treats to offer to family and friends.
The Most Unusual McDonald’s Menu Items from Around the World
If you’re a fast-food connoisseur, chances are you’re already familiar with the McDonald’s menu that’s typical in North America. They bring in new choices fairly frequently. However, most people stick with their usual order of Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, fries, McFlurries, and Apple Pies. It’s familiar food, and the bulk of the menu is essentially…
