Myth and Legend: The Best Supernatural Landmarks of Ireland
| July 17, 2017
Loftus Hall – County Wexford
Loftus Hall was originally built around the 12th century, but it wasn’t until the 17th century that people began believing the house was haunted. The story goes that the daughter of the castle’s caretaker was playing cards with a stranger one night when she bent down and saw that the man had cloven feet.
Convinced that she had seen the devil, the girl spent the last of her days locked in her room by her family, who thought that she was going mad. Now, people visiting the castle say that they have seen the ghost of a young girl walking along the halls.
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…
