Advertisements Peeps turn 70 this year, and to celebrate these little magic marshmallow treats, we’re going to take a look back at the history of these fun fluffy snacks! https://www.flickr.com/photos/tboard/5574498325/ Just Beginnings The history of Peeps begins with Sam Born, an immigrant to the United States from France. He was born in Russia as Samuel… Continue reading Peeps- A 70-Year History
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30,000-Year-Old Indigenous Art Destroyed by Vandals
Advertisements In Southern Australia, trespassers forcibly entered the Koonalda Cave, and destroyed irreplaceable sacred images. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the vandals dug under the gate. They etched the phrase “Don’t look now, but this is a death cave” into the soft limestone walls, destroying the indigenous art beneath. It’s believed that this may… Continue reading 30,000-Year-Old Indigenous Art Destroyed by Vandals
Final Call- Last Public Payphone Removed in NYC
Advertisements It’s the end of an era. On Monday, May 23, the last public payphone was removed from its home in Times Square. The removal was in the works for quite a while now. In 2015, New York City began removing public payphone booths. They’re being replaced with LinkNYC kiosks, which offer free public Wi-Fi,… Continue reading Final Call- Last Public Payphone Removed in NYC
Archeology News- Zeus Temple Found in Egypt
Advertisements On April 25th, The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry in Egypt announced the discovery of a temple in the Sinai Peninsula. Archeologists believe the temple is dedicated to Zeus Kasios. Archeologists found the temple in the Tell el-Farma archaeological site in northwestern Sinai. A Map showing the Sinai Peninsula, where the Zeus Temple was found .… Continue reading Archeology News- Zeus Temple Found in Egypt
The Neanderthal Flute
Advertisements Every parent dreads the day that their child comes home with a recorder. No, not the one that sits in your pocket and waits for someone to say “Okay Google.” I mean the little recorder/ children’s flute. The one that looks something like this: A children’s recorder They’re a good choice for a first… Continue reading The Neanderthal Flute
A History of Carousels
Advertisements https://www.flickr.com/photos/matt44053/, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Carousels are often a family favorite at parks, carnivals, and amusement parks. They’re fantastically decorated, have options for riders of all ages, and play inviting music. There are various animals to be ridden or carriages to ride in. Everyone from the youngest in the family to… Continue reading A History of Carousels
The Good Old Mechanical Pencil!
Advertisements Students, artists, and engineers alike are all very familiar with the mechanical pencil. Preferred by many, the mechanical pencil is reusable, refillable, and always sharp. The little mechanical pencils that students love to fidget with are a surprisingly old invention! The idea of an “always sharp” pencil has been an attractive one for centuries… Continue reading The Good Old Mechanical Pencil!
October 12, 1994 Fort Mosé — Today in History
Advertisements Long before the famous “underground railroad”, the first such track pointed not north, but south, to St. Augustine.October 12, 1994 Fort Mosé — Today in History
The USS North Carolina
Advertisements The USS North Carolina was among the most decorated ships during WWII. She was awarded more battle stars than any other battleship during WWII. She was one of the few ships still capable of battle after the attack on Pearl Harbor. North Carolina and her sister ship Washington were launched on June 13th, 1940,… Continue reading The USS North Carolina
Pep the Prison Dog
Advertisements In 1924 a black Scotch retriever received terrible news: he was sentenced to life in prison. Pep, a friendly male dog said to be good-natured, was being sent to Eastern State Penitentiary in Pennsylvania for the alleged crime of killing the governors wife’s cat. He was brought to the prison, had his mugshot taken… Continue reading Pep the Prison Dog