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The society of the Freemasons has long been shrouded in mystery, despite its relatively innocuous origins as a guild for stonemasons in 16th- and 17th-century Europe. Some of the nation's greatest leaders have counted themselves among this exclusive group, and U.S. icon George Washington was one of them.

As an homage to his contributions as pioneer, army commander, and the nation's first president, members of the freemasons who came after him erected The George Washington National Memorial in Alexandria. The striking building would fit right in among the monuments in Washington, D.C., with its large turret rising from a stone building, complete with massive columns lined up out front. Inside, you'll find a museum dedicated to the man for which the monument is named. The exhibits run down his many accomplishments as politician and soldier alike, and there's even a large sculpted likeness of Washington within the memorial's walls.

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 683-2007
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The next time you want to try a new beauty product, you might want to start by browsing your kitchen cabinets instead of heading to the drugstore. Many common foods and oils can double as creams, scrubs, and skin treatments! Here are a few beneficial beauty products that you likely already own.

1. Tea bags. Instead of investing in a pricey eye cream to get rid of those dark circles after a night out, use some tea bags instead. Soak two green tea bags in warm water and lay them on your eyelids. The caffeine will shrink the appearance of blood vessels, while the antioxidants reduce inflammation.
2. Oatmeal. Make your own face treatment by using your favorite breakfast oats. Place a handful of whole oats inside of a washcloth and secure it closed with a rubber band. Soak the whole thing in a sink of warm water until the water turns cloudy, and then splash it onto your face. This will create a protective barrier on the skin that seals in moisture and provides anti-inflammatory properties.
3. Oranges. Use oranges to get rid of pesky dry patches on the skin. Squeeze half of an orange into a bowl and mix in 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Rub the other half of the orange on dry knees or elbows to loosen the dead cells, and then rub on your homemade scrub to slough them away.

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