About TRUE STORIES AND FASCINATING FACTS: THE 1950s: E-BOOK EDITION

A New, Exciting Book of True Stories and Fascinating Facts all about the 1950s

The True Stories in This Book Cover Interesting People and Events in Popular Culture; Sports; Science, Medicine and Technology; and the News.

Here are a Few of the Story Titles:

The “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”
Are You or Have You Ever Been Senator Joe McCarthy?
Big, Shiny, and Electric
Wedding of the Century
The Cop Show that Started it All
Morey Bernstein’s Quest

In the This and That Section you’ll discover facts about other important events of the decade.

Whatever happened to the famous Hope Diamond?

Who were the first nations in NATO?

When was NASA established?

What film earned Audrey Hepburn an Academy Award in 1954?

What film won the Best Picture Oscar in 1953?

What was “The Day the Music Died?

Who was the “Greatest Swimmer of All Time?

The writer, Jonny Katz has also included a photo challenge. Can you name these celebrities from the 1950s?

At the end of the book, you’ll find some almanac information about each year from 1950-1959.

This book is presented in a large print font size (18 point), which makes it perfect for seniors, people with close-vision difficulty, or anyone who likes the relaxation offered by the larger font size.

Reading trivia and fact books comes with some amazing mental and social benefits:

Improves Attention Span

Enhances Memory

Helps Retain Mental Health

Reduces Stress

Sharing Trivia Creates a Sense of Connectedness

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About Candle Making: Step-by-Step Guide to Homemade Candles

Make your own candles at home. It’s easy, fun and limitless!

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Candle making as a craft has become a popular, enjoyable pastime for people of all ages. It’s perfect because it’s so adaptable to personal preferences. You also have total control over the ingredients, so your homemade candles are going to contain far fewer chemicals and toxins than store-bought ones. What are you waiting for? In this book, you can learn everything you need to know about candle making and enjoy its numerous benefits.

Do you love relaxing in a room lit by the soft glow of candlelight? Do you enjoy lingering in a candle store, smelling practically every candle as you try to pick the one that’s the perfect gift for someone special? If so, you’re not alone. Candles are a beautiful part of our lives, and many of us even have a bit of an obsession with them.

Candles aren’t the primary source of light nowadays, yet every household has them on hand. Candles give a glow, soft warmth and irresistible atmosphere to any room. There’s a nuance that comes when you light a candle that you just can’t get by switching on a bulb. Candles of different colors and scents serve as home decor, are lit during celebrations such as weddings and birthdays, and set the tone for romantic evenings and more. Even when nothing’s going on, they lift the mood and provide a warm and soothing atmosphere in the home. They’re a token of beauty that adds to the beauty of the whole house, and many of them have a beautiful scent as well. No matter what shape or color it is, a candle helps create a pleasant, happy environment.

We purchase a lot of things to make our homes look elegant and alluring, and there’s no denying that candle shopping is an enjoyable pastime, but if you’re anything like me, it doesn’t take long before you start looking around and thinking about how you could probably make candles just like these yourself for a lot less money.

Everyone can learn to make candles at home; it’s only a matter of giving it some time and being creative. And when the candles are lit, they spread a calming effect which soothes your soul and makes you more comfortable in your surroundings. There are numerous variations to keep things interesting, including scents, types of wax, molds and much more. And while homemade candles are great decorations for your house, they’re equally great as gifts for your friends and loved ones. It’s a very kind, thoughtful gesture to gift homemade candles to someone you care about.

After reading this book, you know everything you need to make beautiful candles including:
•A brief history of candle making.
•The types of candles you can make at home.
•The tools and supplies you will need to make your candles including wicks, molds, containers and more.
•How to personalize your candle with colors and scent.
•Being safe making candles at home
•Step-by-step direction to make your candles at home including
oRolled beeswax candles
oContainer candles
oDipped Candles
oCrayon candles
•The main issues you can face when making candles at home and how to fix them

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