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As I was scrolling through Twitter recently, a viral tweet caught my attention. It was an image from a book of spells claiming that: “You may fascinate a woman by giving her a piece of cheese.” The spell comes from Kathryn Paulsen’s 1971 book, The Complete Book of Magic and Witchcraft – and, while proffering a lump of cheddar may seem like an unusual way of attracting a possible mate, Paulsen’s book draws on a long history of magic. It’s a history that has quite a lot of cheese in it. It’s not entirely clear why cheese is seen to have magical properties. It might be to do with t...

Vintage photos of the rich and famous who graced the shores of our borough | Time Capsule: Staten Island Updated Jan 10, 2021; Posted Jan 10, 2021 1960: "From the Terrace" was playing at the Fox Theater, which was in New Dorp, and starred Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, real life husband and wife. This was their third picture together and an adaption of the explosive John O'Hara novel. Academy Award wining actor Paul Newman and his wife, Joanne Woodward, started out in an apartment in St. George. The two lived in the Ambassador Arms building. Facebook Share It’s no secret the roster of f...

Strange Horizons --Shakespeare, The Tempest Say the word "curse" and generally two sorts of images will leap to mind; the first will probably be the composite picture of a thousand B-movie and cartoon villains exclaiming "Curses! Foiled again," and the second may be one of several things, but it will very likely have something to do with Egypt, and will almost certainly involve a corpse, or a doll stuck with pins. This second set of images is not absolutely misleading, but it is limiting. Because these images are mostly foreign to us, it is easy to think that curses are safely confined with...

ZinkevychGetty Images Don't let anyone tell you different: Walking is a great way to improve your health and fitness. For those who are able-bodied, placing one foot after another seem too simple to be effective. But when regular strolls become a part of your weekly routine, you'll experience a whole slew of health-boosting benefits. In fact, doctors say that walking at least 30 minutes a day can lower your blood pressure, help you lose weight, strengthen your bones and muscles, improve your mood, boost your creativity, and more. But say you want to maximize the benefits that walking has to ...

The best gift ideas for the car lover in your life. It's the holiday season and the struggle to find a perfect gift for car enthusiasts remains ever-present. That's why we put together a list of some great automotive-themed gift ideas for any price range. Whether you need a stocking stuffer or something with more of a wow factor, we've got you covered with gifts ranging from under $20 to over $300,000. As always, be sure to check out our gift guides from holiday seasons past, as those still have some great ideas on them. CarBuzz The Outlierman Masks & Accessories The pandemic has caused m...