34 Relatively Amusing Christmas Pictures

On December 23, 2017 by Tim Newman
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Christmas is a busy time of the year and I, for one, haven’t got time to write anything sensible or serious. It has been a long day, a long week, a long month,...

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Delmar Harmood Banner: Art In The Lake District

On December 9, 2017 by Tim Newman
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I’ve covered a fair few artists on Lazer Horse over the years. In general, they’re relatively easy to research, Wikipedia has done a significant amount of the leg work already. Delmar Harmood Banner...

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Ugly Babies From The Renaissance Era

On December 9, 2017 by Tim Newman
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Today, I present to you one of the most magnificent Tumblr accounts on the market. It showcases reams and reams of Renaissance paintings that feature ugly babies. It’s simply called Ugly Renaissance Babies; it delivers what it promises....

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Who Was Eadric The Wild?

On November 19, 2017 by Tim Newman
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Eadric the Wild, also known as Wild Eadric and Edric the Forester, was a well-heeled 11th century Anglo-Saxon. He lived in the West Midlands and was part of the English resistance to the Norman conquest. The...

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Amasunzu: The World’s Freshest Haircut

On October 22, 2017 by Tim Newman
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We don’t cover all that many fashion topics here at Lazer Horse Towers, but the Amasunzu haircut is a worthy exception. It is wonderful. The crest-like hairstyle originated in Rwanda; it was traditionally worn...

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Good Luck Symbols Around The World: Could The Myths Be True?

On September 29, 2017 by Muelo
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According to statistics published by National Geographic, we become less superstitious the older we get. When they’re younger, as many as 59% of Americans hold some form of superstitious belief. This drops to 44%...

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USSR Counterculture in the 1970s

On September 24, 2017 by Tim Newman
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In 1970s USSR it was not a great idea to stand out from the crowd. Fitting in was the safest bet; but, like kids in all cultures, the USSR youth liked to dress up and...

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The History of Poker

On September 11, 2017 by Muelo
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Perhaps the most widely recognised card game across the globe, poker has evolved over the years from a simple game with friends to a world-renowned sport. But with a game so richly steeped...

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Russian Builds 16th Century Galleon In Garden

On June 25, 2017 by Tim Newman
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Have you ever fantasised about building a 16th century sailing vessel in your back garden? No, neither have I. Regardless of my feelings on the matter, there is at least one guy on this...

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2016 Roundup: 8 Things You Probably Missed

On December 31, 2016 by Tim Newman
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As with all previous years, there were some seismic goings on in 2016. This year’s happenings, however, seemed slightly more seismic than others. Brexit, Trump, the migrant crisis, rising global temperatures, and the demise...

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