Tag Archives: History
Common Misconceptions – Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth?

Common Misconceptions – Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth?

Check out Wikipedia’s list of common misconceptions…I’ve been bamboozled! Christopher Columbus‘s efforts to obtain support for his voyages were not hampered by a European belief in a flat Earth. In fact, sailors and navigators of the time knew that the Earth is spherical, but (correctly) disagreed with Columbus’ estimates of the distance to India. If [...]

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Comic-Con 2010: Spartacus [Trailer Included!]

Comic-Con 2010: Spartacus [Trailer Included!]

Everything you want to know about the prequel and Season 1 is noted in the vid, so pop the top on it and dig in! Here are a few other highlights from the panel: The show is shot 100% indoors. The Prequel wasn’t originally part of the plan, but was shot when Andy Whitfield became [...]

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Live Footage of Anne Frank

Live Footage of Anne Frank

The Anne Frank House releases live footage of Anne Frank.

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Biking Through Black History.

Biking Through Black History.

The Adventure Cycling Association, a nonprofit organization who’s mission is to bring the love of biking to all people, put together an Underground Railroad Bicycle tour.

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I Think I Love This.

The entire Typography is too big for me to post here, but here is a section of it. I BEG OF YOU to go over to WallStats.com and take a look at the whole thing. Download it [if you wish] and pass it on. It is both saddening and inspiring all at the same time. [...]

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