Mine tram tragedy shadows Christmas for Yellowknife family
In Yellowknife a mine disaster claims Brian Bodnariuk 34 when his tram derailed 1 100 meters underground, smashing into dynamite. The incident occurring December 12 casts a pall over a local family's holiday season and prompts safety concerns.
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Fruitcake History From Roman Roots To Modern Critique
Fruitcakes trace back to Roman times and possibly ancient Egypt, with long shelf life and energy value cited for soldiers. The 18th century Europe saw fruitcake symbols of decadence and even bans, while Capote’s 1956 tale evokes baking memories and neighborly spirits.
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Truman Capote
Egypt
Europe
Fruitcake facts span space to postal shelves
A playful roundup notes fruitcakes in space aboard Apollo 11 meals in 1969 and across history with Collin Street Bakery in Texas making over a million yearly since 1896. It cites postal volume, gifting habits, and varied uses from doorstops to birds feed within a light, data filled tone.
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U.S. Postal Service
Collin Street Bakery
Texas
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