Houses Tell Compelling Stories
Have you ever thought about who built your house? Who lived in it before you did? What their lives were like? Sometimes people find they relate more strongly to their […]
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The Political Cartoonist Who Introduced Santa
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) is referred to as the “most powerful and influential political cartoonist that America has ever known” by well-regarded historians Eric Foner and John A. Garraty. His political
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Pluto: No Longer a Planet But Still a Star
“How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming,” a new book by astronomer Mike Brown was reviewed by James Kennedy in The Wall Street Journal (11-26-2010) last week.
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Ten Fascinating Facts About Shopping by Mail (or Online)
“First gridlock alert day of the holiday season” was a news headline being trumpeted by talk-radio hosts in the New York area this morning. Despite this warning, most Americans will
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