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Utter Fabrication: Historical Accounts of Unusual Buildings and Structures
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    If you’ve ever wondered about the etymology of the word “winter,” look no further! This article at Dictionary.com explains it all! As a bonus, you can also read about the origin of December, which may be better known among some. But there are also some additional names that the month went by before it reached

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    It’s been a little while since I’ve taken a Monday off from posting, but today feels like a good day to give myself a break. It’s been a busy few months, or possibly just a busy year. Back next Monday with more advice!  

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