Margaret Minnicks
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Margaret Minnicks shares articles with readers all over the world. Topics include celebrities, royal family, movies, television, foods, drinks, health issues, and other interesting things. Thanks in advance for TIPS that are sent my way.
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Three Stressors Some People Are Experiencing at This Time
There are at least three issues going on at this time that are causing tremendous stress for people, including this writer. Those things affect many people instead of being reserved just for people with mental illness. Physicians and therapists say they are treating people who are going through three main public stressors without counting their own personal stressors.
By Margaret Minnicks3 years ago in Psyche
'Married at First Sight': Three New Orleans Couples Stayed Married
Season 11 of Married at First Sight came to an end on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. It was the longest season in the history of the reality show because of the coronavirus. Instead of being just eight weeks, it was sixteen weeks because the couples had to be quarantined. It worked to the advantage of one couple because it gave the husband and wife longer to get to know each other. Had it been a regular season, one couple probably would have decided to divorce.
By Margaret Minnicks3 years ago in Geeks
Why Thanksgiving Gatherings Should Be Smaller This Year
Thanksgiving is a national holiday for Americans. They have been celebrating it on the last Thursday in November for the past 160 years, according to the National Archives. This year, Thanksgiving will be very different. Families have been advised to forego large gatherings whether they plan to host or to attend one.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Feast
Did You Know Candy Apples Came About By Mistake?
Some people love apples. Some people love candy. However, not all people love candy apples. Even fewer people know that candy apples came about by mistake. They were designed by a candy maker to be used as a display. They weren't meant to be eaten.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Feast
'Marrying Millions' Mid-Season Finale
Marrying Millions Season 2 aired its mid-season finale on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. The reality show will return in January 2021. An exact release date has not been announced, but it is expected to still be aired on Wednesdays at 10 PM on Lifetime.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Geeks
How Pound Cake Got Its Name
Some people believe pound cake got its name because it was originally sold by the pound. Some people think the inventor's last name was Pound. Other believe it cost a British pound to buy the delicious dessert. All of those are good guesses. However, none of them are correct. So, how did the pound cake get its name?
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Feast
Derek Hough to Perform on 'Dancing with the Stars' with Girlfriend
Derek Hough is returning to the ballroom floor for the first time since 2016. ABC announced that the 35-year-old Dancing With the Stars judge will perform during the October 19 episode. He will dance with his girlfriend Hayley Erbert who is also a former Dancing with the Stars pro.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Geeks
Beyoncé Mother's Maiden Name Is Beyoncé
It is not unusual for a parent to name their children after them. However, it is usually their first name. There is something unique about Beyoncé's name. It is her first name, but it is also her mother's maiden name. Another thing about the name is that Tina Knowles Lawson did not like Beyoncé as her last name.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Families
Surprising Differences Between Black and Green Olives
First of all, olives are small fruits that grow on the same tree. So, why do some people prefer black olives over the green ones? Olives are in the same family as mangoes, cherries, peaches, almonds, and pistachios. Olives are also the source of olive oil that people use for cooking and other purposes. Olives are unusual fruits because of their high-fat content. They are also a good source of several vitamins and minerals.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Feast
'Dancing With the Stars' New Host Tyra Banks Receives Criticisms
Season 29 of Dancing With the Stars premiered with 8.12 million viewers on Monday, September 14, 2020. Things were different from the previous 28 seasons. There was a new host, a new judge, a new set, and 15 new celebrities.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Geeks
13 Reasons You Should Eat Grapes
You might not know as much about grapes as you think you do. For instance, do you know that grapes are good for you, whether you eat them fresh or frozen? Do you know which color is healthier than the others? Do you know why you should be eating more grapes?
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Feast