In the 1830s Americans drank an average of 7.1 gallons of pure alcohol per year. Early Americans took a healthful dram for breakfast, whiskey was a typical lunchtime tipple, ale accompanied supper and the day ended with a nightcap. 10
The world’s oldest known complaint letter was written…
The world’s oldest known complaint letter was written to a Sumerian copper merchant named Ea-Nasir almost 4000 years ago on a clay tablet: “You put ingots which were not good before my messenger and said: ‘If you want to take them, take them; if you do not want to take them, go away!’” 00
7 History ‘Facts’ That Are False
It is often said that the history books are written by the victors, but sometimes history books are also written by people who fail to conduct proper research. It’s a little scary to think about how many historical accounts taught to schoolchildren are essentially myths that have been passed down through the years but have no basis in fact. 1. Magellan’s Mess It’s widely believed that Magellan was sent by the Spanish to circumnavigate the globe in the year 1519. Actually, his mission was to find a safe passage to the Spice Islands. Embarking on his mission with a total
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10 Interesting Facts About Jack the Ripper
Unfortunately, a serial killer who is responsible for the deaths of five people is no longer regarded as one that is particularly prolific. Modern history has brought us killers who have claimed 30 lives or more, and in some cases, significantly more. Still, Jack The Ripper is a name that endures as one that is instantly recognized around the world. Investigators and amateur sleuths have puzzled over the identity of the killer who terrorized London in the late 1800’s to no avail. To this day, the killer remains unidentified. Are you familiar with the following 10 facts about Jack The
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There were homeless shelters where you could sleep…
There were homeless shelters where you could sleep for 4 pennies in a coffin, hence the name Four Penny Coffin. For 1 penny you could sit on a bench all night but weren’t allowed to fall asleep. For 2 pennies you could sit on a bench and lean on a rope and catch some sleep. […]
Five Interesting Facts about the Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December the seventh 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy unleashed a surprise attack on the United States Naval base stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Described by President Roosevelt as an act “that will live in infamy,” the Japanese killed 2,403, injured 1,178, sank and damaged four battleships, devastated three destroyers, and downed or wrecked close to 350 aircraft. The attack sent emotional shockwaves through the American public and awoke a technological and industrial giant. The United States ended its policy of neutrality and set its sights on defeating Japan (and its axis allies Germany and Italy) to avenge Pearl Harbor. The
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1816 was called “The Year Without a Summer…
1816 was called “The Year Without a Summer” after the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia. Crop failure forced Joseph Smith to leave Vermont, and his journeys resulted in “The Book of Mormon,” the dreary rain in Switzerland drove Mary Shelley to stay indoors, where she wrote “Frankenstein.” 10
19th century England and later the US…
19th century England (and later the US) had ‘Ugly Clubs’ where people that had less desirable facial traits met up to drink, sing, and satirize their own looks. 10
10 Fascinating Facts About Alcohol
In the United States, alcohol is everywhere. As a matter of fact, over 87 percent of Americans over 18 say they have drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime. It is also responsible for a large amount of the economy and unfortunately, health risks for many. Here are some interesting facts, for better or worse, about alcoholic beverages. 1. First Alcoholic Beverage Chemical analysis of ancient pottery found in Northern China shows evidence of an alcoholic drink that dates 9000 years back. The drink was likely to contain a fermented mixture of rice, honey and fruit Archaeologists suspect that
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9 of the World’s Biggest Data Breaches of All Time
It’s seems as if news of big data breaches shows up on the news almost weekly these days. There is no doubt that hackers are working diligently to gain access to computer systems of businesses and individuals alike as they search for information they can profit from in some way. It would be understandable if the general public has begun to believe that big corporations do not care about the security of their personal information. After all, many of these big companies make billions of dollars and still do not appear to invest enough in data security to keep the
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