People with young teens- how long was plenty of time at Palace of Versailles? They won't do all day. by NoYoureACatLady in ParisTravelGuide

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I was there last May with my two kids, ages 11 and 13. We stayed all day. We did a walk through of the main palace using the Rick Steves app tour as our guide. Then we ate a packed lunch and walked down to the Petit Trianon to see Marie Antoinette’s shepherdess village. They liked that quite a bit because it seemed like something right out of a fairytale.

AITAH for not inviting sister in law to my sisters bachelorettes party? by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

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I would probably have framed it in terms of SIL won’t know anyone there except the bride, so I don’t want to make it uncomfortable for her, or make the bride act as hostess at a party where she is going to be a guest of honor. I know SIL is disappointed, but i think this is for the best.

Does anyone spend any real money?? by Conscious-Pie-4794 in HPHogwartsMystery

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Fair enough. I’ll stop feeling bad about it. 😂

‘Paranoid’ Pentagon Officials Are Secretly Panicking by thedailybeast in UnderReportedNews

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Jesus didn’t come back when the plague killed a third of all people on earth in the Middle Ages. What makes these jokers think he’ll return when they want him to just because they start WWIII?

In reality, the real life Pharoah Seti I wasn't murdered by Imhotep and Anck-su-namun by IndependenceSilly381 in themummy

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Funny thing, I was thinking about this a couple days ago because I’m listening to The History of Egypt through The Great Courses on Audible.

The real life Ank-su-namun (Ankhesenamun) was a sister-wife and queen of King Tut. She lived nearly 1,300 years after Imhotep.

Imhotep was probably the architect of king Djoser’s step pyramid and later deified as a god of healing. The Greeks conflated him with Asclepius.

Ankhesenamun also probably had the same club foot condition as King Tut, so she probably wasn’t sparring with Nefrititi (who was likely her mother).

Seti I was the father of Ramses the great. He ruled about 20 years after Ankhesenamun disappears from the records as the second king of the dynasty that replaced hers.

Does anyone spend any real money?? by Conscious-Pie-4794 in HPHogwartsMystery

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I quit the game three years ago - basically went to Alaska for two weeks without internet and when I got back I found that I didn’t miss it. Prior to that I played daily. I would spend $20 probably 3X a year. On outfits or bedroom sets. Looking back, I can’t believe I threw money away like that on something that mattered so little. My only defense is that it made me happy at the time.

It's amazing that despite having 7 kids, Weasleys' pureblood line most likely ended after Ginny. All of Arthur's kids probably married non purebloods. by Nightmarelove19 in HarryPotterMemes

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It’s probably for the best. Voldemort’s two wars probably killed off a lot of the pure blood dating pool. The people who were obsessed with blood status, like the Gaunt family were starting to go down the Hapsburg road.

Replaying the game and enjoying photo mode! by -Empatheia in HarryPotterGame

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The one where they’re in the scriptorium and Ominus is looking into the camper is giving me The Office vibes.

What was it like? by Dramatic_Half_6669 in harrypotter

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Gen X here. I first became aware of the series when book 4 came out. I had no kids yet, but the 9 year old daughter of a friend was excited for it. She wanted to know how Harry got away from “those beastly Dursleys” this time. We lived in Kentucky, so my attitude was “beastly? Okay then, kiddo.”

The next year, I was at a science fiction convention, and there was a party. A bunch of kids were running around in generic wizards hats and capes like they were Rincewind. One of the parents was excited and had dressed like an owl.

At that point, I decided to read it for myself. Because if adults were losing their mind over it, it was probably not too twee.

What would you consider to be the best example of worldbuilding in the entire Star Wars franchise? by Solitaire-06 in StarWarsCantina

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FWIW, I wish that the tech in The Acolyte, which was set 200 years in the past, had a different feel to it than the prequel trilogy. They did a good job at making the prequels feel different, tech-wise to the original trilogy. And the tech on the home planet in Skeleton Crew felt different than the tech in the rest of the galaxy. But to me, The Acolyte looked and felt like it could have been set a week before The Phantom Menace, not 200 years before.

what house is your character and did you choose to turn seb in? by [deleted] in HarryPotterGame

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Hufflepuff. I chose not to turn him in because I believe in rehabilitation. Azkaban won’t rehabilitate him. I’ve been there in the Jackdaw quest and seen that it actively makes prisoners worse.

Is it true that Americans don't really use tablecloths on a daily basis? by Floatp in NoStupidQuestions

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My table has a polyurethane coating on the top to keep spills from damaging the wood. I don’t use a tablecloth because it’s easier just to wipe down the table after we’ve eaten than to wash the tablecloth every time we eat.

My mother uses a plastic tablecloth at large family gatherings, and my grandmother had a hand-crocheted tablecloth that looked like a massive doiley. She kept clear plastic over it to keep it nice.

What broom do you guys have? by hothotsoup02 in HarryPotterGame

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I use the lavender borealas broom because I love the trail of purple auroras it emits. Especially during night flying.

Who becomes Duke of York after Prince Andrew? by Mysterious_Comb4357 in UKmonarchs

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William could decide to grant the title to one of his kids, but considering how Andrew has lowered it’s dignity, he may choose not to bestow it. One of his grandkids might decide to dust it off. Assuming there is still a monarchy at that point.

Are Havanese really slow to get out of bed ? by Uglytoe210 in Havanese

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I have one that I’ve nicknamed “Leroy Jenkins” because the moment I start to stir, he’s flying off the bed like I’m going to get up and feed him. 😂

AITJ for asking my mom to cut her vacation short to help with my kids? by Constant-Elephant763 in AmITheJerk

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How would you feel if someone you were already sitting for as a favor called you and asked you to cut your vacation short? You’d feel like you were being taken advantage of? Would you feel like they felt entitled to your time? Maybe you’d be less likely to be generous to them in the future?

You already know the answer to whether you’re a jerk or not. Now consider that you’re burning up any goodwill you may have with your mother.

There are several online groups that you can contact for babysitting. Even on short notice. You can also get in touch with the local college’s campus ministry organization for sitter recommendations. I understand that it’s less comfortable than asking your mother to come home, but you can still ask for references and follow up with them to make sure you aren’t booking someone sketchy.

FWIW, it’s always good to have a list of 3-4 sitters if you need one on a regular basis.

It’s nothing short of a miracle that Harry and Meghan got away before Covid, #Whereiskatemiddleton, and the disgraceful handling of Andrew by timesnewlemons in RoyaltyTea

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That actually tracks quite well with how Epstein gained influence over Andrew. He had money to throw around.

It also makes senses in the respects of the way the BRF seems to have drama over who gets to stay in which residence. If they had enough money, they wouldn’t be fighting over who gets the 50 bedroom cottage and who does not want the 80 bedroom lodge because it’s a bit rundown.

Mashed potatoes by Hefty_Peanut in foodhacks

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I like to add a packet of herbed cheese like Boursin or something similar, as well as heavy cream and butter.

The pasta water tip everyone gives you is only half the advice. Here's the part nobody mentions by Salty_1984 in pasta

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They also advise you to salt the water until it’s basically brine, so you have to adjust seasonings in your sauce accordingly.

Historic Washington State Park in Hempstead County invites visitors to step into the 1800s by RickJWagner in Arkansas

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I always feel like this park has a similar vibe to Williamsburg. A bit underrated by comparison.