“Some presidents don’t leave much of a mark, while others manage to reshape the whole path a nation walks on,” notes a retrospective by The American Facts. Throughout the centuries, specific leaders have emerged whose decisions fundamentally nudged the United…
National Mule Day, on October 26th, recognizes an intelligent pack animal many mistaken to be stubborn. 3000 BC – Mules are commonly used in ancient Egypt. 800 BC – Homer writes of mules in Asia Minor. 1st Century – A 1st century mosaic in a bath house near…
Have you ever stopped to wonder where the names of our favorite foods and everyday inventions actually come from? Many times, discoveries and products are named directly after their developers. As Dictionary Scoop notes, “some products are so common that…
Many popular sayings trace directly back to royal history and ancient customs. Here is the true story behind ten royal expressions featured in Dictionary Scoop’s breakdown. Bluetooth comes from Danish King Harald Gormsson. He united Denmark and Norway in the…
For the first time in nearly 40 years, The Henry Flagler Morrison Museum in Palm Beach will be veiled from the public. With preparations underway to install a tarp over 117,000 square-foot building, the Gilded Age mansion-turned-museum will be closed from Sept.
Whether getting one to go or lingering over a second cup, on September 29th be sure to observe National Coffee Day! 9th Century – The story goes that a goat herder in Ethiopia noticed his goats were highly energetic after eating berries from…
A powerful September nor’easter caused $10–$13 billion in damage across the Northeast. Lingering coastal floods, beach erosion, and flight delays persist.mas
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