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Horror History: Happy Birthday Now to Scream Queen, Jessica Lange! On this day in horror history, Jessica Lange (AMERICAN HORROR STORY, KING KONG, CAPE FEAR, HUSH, BIG FISH) was born in 1949. By Mike Sprague On this day in horror history, Jessica Lange was born in 1949. Lange is best known for her roles in Ryan Murphy’s hit FX horror anthology series American Horror Story. American Horror Story: Murder House, American Horror S...

The next four years. launching their senedd election manifesto, the party said it would cut the basic rate by 1% before the next election — and focus on building the economy. what people want to think about from their politicians on may the 6th is that those politicians are going to go back to cardiff bay and actually enact the economic changes, the economic reforms that will create qualityjobs in every part of wales. 65,000 jobs this manifesto talks to, about creating 15,000 green jobs and ma...

Make a Better Manhattan With Punt e Mes Share Filed to:americano Photo: Claire Lower To sign up for our daily newsletter covering the latest news, hacks and reviews, head HERE. For a running feed of all our stories, follow us on Twitter HERE. Or you can bookmark the Lifehacker Australia homepage to visit whenever you need a fix. I have a tendency to get obsessive about aggressive, bitter flavours. When I drank beer, I sought out the hoppiest IPAs, but now that I no longer drink beer (it makes m...

Hell Hole: Monifieth’s links to San Quentin State Prison’s hated jute mill Updated: April 19, 2021, 9:20 am Some of California’s most dangerous prisoners were trained by Tayside engineers to make sand bags at San Quentin. The jute mill was the prison’s most detested industry and was equipped with machinery from the Monifieth Foundry of James F Low and Co Ltd. Monifieth machinery powered the jute mill at San Quentin State Prison which was hated by the prisoners. Opened in 1882 as a means...

To save the UK, Scottish nationalists should be given the Canada treatment To save the UK, Scottish nationalists should be given the Canada treatment The Scottish National Partys demand for a referendum of independence is back in focus. The UK can settle the matter if it only learns from how Canada dealt with Quebecs referendum. Niall Ferguson 19 April, 2021 9:41 am IST Text Size: A+ Scottish nationalism was my gateway drug to politics. The year was 1979. I w...

GO NZ: Autumn walking and hiking in New Zealand 19 Apr, 2021 06:00 PM 6 minutes to read Tackle The Pinnacles in the Coromandel over two days and youll be there to enjoy the panoramic sunset and sunrise views. Photo / Destination Coromandel Tackle The Pinnacles in the Coromandel over two days and youll be there to enjoy the panoramic sunset and sunrise views. Photo / Destination Coromandel NZ Herald Kate Ford From Cape Brett to Fiordland, you dont need blue skies and sunshine to do these walks. ...

“So exactly why is Fionn MacCoul buried here?” he asked. Izzy promised she would tell the story later, when they reached the site where legend tells he was killed by a giant. Then, at Finn’s request, they walked to nearby Finlarig Castle. Izzy had always felt the castle had a sombre atmosphere, and so it did, even on this sun-drenched afternoon. Maybe it’s because it is quietly hidden away from the tourist trail, its unstable ruins concealed by old trees. Normally a tranquil...

Fancy a John Panton? The popular drinks named after famous people, including the legendary Perthshire golfer © DC Thomson For brilliant recipes, the best of local produce, fresh ideas and insight, subscribe to our weekly Food and Drink Newsletter. Thank you for signing up to our Food and Drink Newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Having a drink named after you is a great honour. Brian Stormont uncovers the story behind the John Panton – ginger beer, lime ...

The new exhibition aims to highlight the crucial role horses have played throughout Blenheim Palace’s history. The new feature is set within the Palace’s stable block and is part of a series of new features set to open at the site later this year as part of a £1.9m investment programme. Part of the exhibition features a full size recreation of one of the Oxfordshire estate’s ancient oak trees hung with bowler hats, top hats and dressage hats. This may seem like an odd installatio...

It has been more than 25 years since Mel Gibson painted his face two-thirds blue, pulled on a kilt and howled: “They may take our lives but they’ll never take our freedom.” The film won five Oscars and made box office history for its bloody battle scenes and literal cast of thousands.  It also irked many historians for taking creative liberties with the plot. But now it has been claimed that Braveheart did more to bring visitors to Scotland than its own national tourism body coul...