Ellery Weil
Writer at Freelance
Historian, writer, armchair pundit, baby animal enthusiast. UMichigan, UCL, and beyond. DC to London.
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3 weeks ago |
atlasobscura.com | Ellery Weil
When I was nine years old, my family took a road trip across the American Southwest, including a stop at Petrified Forest National Park. Over the previous week, I had already acquired a few souvenirs, but the mysterious, multi-colored stones at the park caught my eye.
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3 weeks ago |
vadogwood.com | Ellery Weil
K-beauty products have been going viral (and for good reason). (fotaro100/Shutterstock) K-beauty products and services are making waves across social media. Check out these Virginia spots to try them for yourself.
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2 months ago |
granitepostnews.com | Ellery Weil
National Tartan Day: Discover how to celebrate Scottish heritage in New Hampshire on April 6, whether you have Scottish roots or just want to join the festivities. Calling all lads and lassies in the Granite State! Did you know that April 6 is National Tartan Day? While anyone can celebrate, New Hampshire is one of the states with the largest numbers of Americans with Scottish ancestry, making it the perfect place for some tartan-clad fun. But how do you celebrate National Tartan Day?
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Feb 11, 2025 |
coppercourier.com | Ellery Weil
Women everywhere are gearing up for Galentine’s Day, a day to celebrate your best gal pals. Here are six ways to enjoy the occasion in Phoenix. Hello, ladies! February is here, with heart-shaped chocolate boxes taking over every drugstore near you.
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Jan 7, 2025 |
atlasobscura.com | Ellery Weil
On the banks of the River Thames, when the tide is low, a person walking along the shore can see all kinds of things. With a keen eye, you can spot blue-and-white shards of 19th-century pottery, delicate stems of 18th-century clay pipes, brass buttons from coats, and coins dating back to the Romans. And if you look in the right spot on a sunny day, you might see something special: the wink of tiny, dark red stones, shining like pomegranate seeds against the pebbles.
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It's been NEARLY A DECADE. And you know what? I've spoken to people who do payroll. An extra two bucks an hour is NOTHING to their bottom lines and SO MUCH to employees.
The federal minimum wage→ April 1, 1990: $3.80 April 1, 1991: $4.25 October 1, 1996: $4.75 September 1, 1997: $5.15 July 24, 2007: $5.85 July 24, 2008: $6.55 July 24, 2009: $7.25 It’s now 2018. Time to raise the wage.
