Museum Reveals Engraving Hidden in Abraham Lincoln’s Watch
Posted in Government, History, Politics, Presidential on Mar 11th, 2009
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Historical Facts, By Year or Day: 1900-2008
Posted in Blah Blah Blah, Entertainment, History, Science, Websites on Jan 14th, 2009
Ever wonder what was happening in the world the year you were born? Now you can check out facts regarding world and U.S. events, economics, sports, entertainment, science, and famous deaths for each year from 1900 through 2008. World statistics for each year are also included.
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British archaeologists have unearthed an ancient skull carrying a startling surprise — an unusually well-preserved brain. Scientists said Friday that the mass of gray matter was more than 2,000 years old — the oldest ever discovered in Britain. One expert unconnected with the find called it “a real freak of preservation.”
The skull was severed from [...]
The History of Breakfast Cereal
Posted in Consumer, History, Products, Social on Dec 10th, 2008
More than a century ago, Christian fundamentalists invented cereal to promote a healthy lifestyle free of sin. Little did they know, their creation would eventually be used to promote everything from radio and cartoons to Mr. T and tooth decay.
Meat Is Murder (on the Colon)
During the early 19th century, most Americans subsisted on a diet [...]