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Monday, January 3, 2022

The Red and White Striped Poles and Their Odd Meaning in History

As disturbing as it sounds, the striped red and white barber's poles that you see outside of most barber shops have a deep historic meaning in that the barbers not only cut hair, but their primary task was also to act as surgeons who would withdraw blood from a sick person's body in order to remove... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 2, 2022

An Innovative Design That Was Not Your Average Train for Its Time

The streamliner craze brought Americans the first Mercury train. Introduced on July 15, 1936, the wild-looking train was dubbed the "Train of Tomorrow." The streamlined, seven-car train was unlike anything Americans had ever seen cruising down the tracks between Cleveland and Detroit. Streamliners:... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 31, 2021

On December 31, Ninety-Two Years Ago, This Midnight Tradition Began

I have heard the popular song quite a few times from watching Christmas scenes in various movies, but I never knew its origin. Auld Lang Syne became a Hollywood staple for movies depicting a new year after the Canadian-born American dance-band leader whose New Year’s Eve radio and television... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 30, 2021

If I Got Caught, They Would Have to Pay Me

In Finland, the cost of a speeding ticket is determined by your income. In 2002, a Nokia executive got a speeding ticket for $103,000 for going 45 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. In Denmark, you can lose the car if you are caught speeding, or if you loan it to someone and they are caught are speeding in... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Teaching Children About Jesus Christ with a Sweet Tradition

One of the most recognizable sugar creations is a Christmas staple when it comes to adorning the tree. The candy cane appeared in 1670 and legend has it that in that year, the cane-shaped candy became historical when a choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany bent the sugar sticks into canes... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Wild Animals Were Once a Symbol of Power and Entertainment for the Monarchy

The first record of wild animals at the Tower of London was in 1210 during the reign of King John. In 1251, Henry III was given a polar bear by the king of Norway. He kept it in the Tower of London, on a long chain so that it could swim in the Thames. The monarch would receive the animals as gifts... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 27, 2021

When Digging in the Dirt, You Just Never Know What You Might Find

Decades of digging and searching led to this amazing find. A gorgeous Roman mosaic floor buried under a vineyard in northern Italy. Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 26, 2021

Laundry Day in the North Pole

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