Thursday, July 5, 2018

Vegas' best kept secret

Only in Vegas 7/5/18

Step Inside a Secret Garden Oasis in Vegas

Vegas is all about bustle and bright lights, but sometimes you need a little tranquility. Tucked away on the Strip, The Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens provide the perfect opportunity to stop and smell the flowers. Step inside and let yourself be dazzled by larger-than-life floral installations (this is Vegas, after all).
 
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Graham Crackers Were Invented to Curb Sexual Appetite

We're not kidding. Sylvester Graham, a minister, created the Graham cracker in an attempt to rid Americans of their greed and lust. He thought the American diet led to sexual urges, which had to be curtailed. With his bland cracker, Graham created a diet trend and even gained a cult-like following.  Ah, if only he knew what graham crackers would become: the foundation for s'mores.

Building a Prosthetic Arm With Lego

Ever since he was a kid, David Aguilar was obsessed with Lego. He spent his childhood building cars, planes, helicopters, and eventually, his own prosthetic. Born with a deformed arm, the self-named "Hand Solo" decided to take his Lego-building skills to the next level.
 
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The Family That Stacks Together

When Trey Griffith found his first set of stacking cups, his life was changed forever. He began training himself to rack and stack cups at lightning speed, competing in tournaments around the globe. Today, at age 14, Trey is already the fastest stacker in the state of Texas. Now, he's ready to take on the world.
 
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