28 Under-$20 Products That Look Expensive July 2023

Relive the Magic at Home is a family-run small biz started by a mother and daughter to bring their “Happy Place” (aka Disney) home with them. They offer a selection of candles inspired by Disney treats, magic, and princesses, as well as stickers and more.  Promising review: “I am a massive Disney person, but my …

Workers Decided to Throw a Party at the Office After Being Forced to Be There on July 4

If malicious compliance is your thing, we think you’ll love the story that this person shared on Reddit. “So this starts on Monday, the 13th, as I receive an email from a VP not over my department, or Bad VP. I am told that my team will be required on the 4th. I politely tell …

31 Things Probably Designed By Geniuses July 2023

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord loves these: “These are ideal for overnight protection and for people who are worried about leakage during sports or physical activities. I personally always wear either these period-proof undies when I go on runs on my period, and it has been a MASSIVE godsend. Also, unlike your regular undies, you don’t have …

On this day (21 July, 869 CE), began the reign of the 14th Abbasid Caliph, Abu Ishaq Muhammad ibn al-Watiq or his regnal…

On this day (21 July, 869 CE), began the reign of the 14th Abbasid Caliph, Abu Ishaq Muhammad ibn al-Watiq or his regnal name: Al-Muhtadi Billah. As a ruler, Al-Muhtadi wanted to imitate the Umayyad Caliph Umar ibn Abd Aziz, widely considered a model Islamic ruler. He, therefore, lived a pious life. He was interested …

27 Things From Amazon You’ll Wear All The Time July 2023

Promising review: “Love this jacket! This jacket fits perfect: The sleeves actually fit just right, and I can move my arms around comfortably in it. If you want extra-long sleeves, maybe go for a large, but I love how this fits! The fabric is gorgeous, kind of a silky feel. It’s not that warm, so …

The Battle of Ankara fought on 20 July 1402 between the forces of the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I and the Turko-Mongol forc…

The Battle of Ankara fought on 20 July 1402 between the forces of the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I and the Turko-Mongol forces of Timur, ruler of the Timurid Empire. The battle was a major victory for Timur, and it led to a period of crisis for the Ottoman Empire (the Ottoman Interregnum). However the Timurid …

On this day (19 July, 711 CE), the Battle of Guadalete was fought between the Christian Visigoths of Hispania under King…

On this day (19 July, 711 CE), the Battle of Guadalete was fought between the Christian Visigoths of Hispania under King Roderic and the Umayyad Caliphate under the military commander Tariq bin Ziyad. The Battle of Guadalete was the first major battle of the Umayyad conquest of Hispania. The two armies met at the battlefield …

On this day 16 July 1212 CE, the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, known in Islamic history as the Battle of Al-Uqab, took …

On this day 16 July 1212 CE, the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, known in Islamic history as the Battle of Al-Uqab, took place. It was an important turning point in the Medieval history of Spain. The Christian forces of King Alfonso VIII of Castile were joined by the armies of his rivals, Sancho …

25 Products Reviewers Say Left Them Satisfied July 2023

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