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Trapped in a Box The History of Carton Revealed
We may not be aware of it but the simplest of materials we use for covering our food has been around for over centuries. Take a peek inside your pantry and try to see if you can find a milk carton, a
Memories with a View The History of Postcards
Beautiful to look at and fun to collect, postcards have been a favored means of traveling communication for many years. Even in these modern days, when the penned letter is often neglected in favor o
The Amazing Cabanatuan POW Camp Rescue
On January 30, 1945, members of the U.S. Military special forces and Filipino guerrilla warriors pulled off the most stunning and successful prison camp bust in recorded history. These brave soldiers
History of The Rope
A rope is defined as a length of fibers all twisted and braided around each other to create a thicker strand which is capable of pulling, tying and connecting. Rope is used for hunting, pulling, fast
Kiwi Invader New Zealand Mud Snails Endanger Yellowstone National Park
What, you may well ask, do 13 foot-tall New Zealand birds that have been extinct for 500 years and modern Wyoming trout species have in common? And what, you may also ask, since you’re in the asking
Labor Day What Is It and Why Do We Celebrate It
If someone were to ask you the question, "What is Labor Day?" could you really answer it? I doubt many of us really know anything about the holiday other than the fact that it is the first Monday in
Back to The Future With Germany
When the Second World War was finished, the Soviet Union set up a system of local offices run by German Communists much like the system of the Soviet System itself. Farms, industries, and banks alike
A Short History of the Umbrella
No one wants to be caught outside in the rain without an umbrella. These handy devices come in an array of shapes and sizes, many that will conveniently tuck into a purse or glove compartment in case
The History Of Pearls
Pearls have a rich and vibrant history, dating back to ancient times when heroic divers would brave the ocean’s depths to bring to the water’s surface these treasures of the deep. The pearl itself is
Lake Havasu More Than Just A Picturesque Resort Town
Lake Havasu is home to the London Bridge and is known, internationally, as the ‘Personal Watercraft Capital of the World’. Lovers of the outdoors will have a great time enjoying the beautiful landsca
Cashing in on Coca Cola Memorabilia New Ideas for Old Art
Coca-Cola collectors have been cashing in on the company’s advertising memorabilia for years. But finding rare items has always been a challenge. Now, collectors have access to over a century of Coca
Dauphin Island and the History of North America s Colonization in Miniature
Dauphin Island, Alabama is a barrier island at the Mouth of Mobile Bay. It is a tourist attraction, the home of around 1,200 people, the site of the Estuarium marine sciences laboratory and a164-acre
Memories on Hand The Beauty of Class Rings
The first recorded instance of class rings for a graduating class occurred at West Point in 1835. The tradition has spread, and now in the United States class rings are a common purchase by studetns,
Best Beaches in Florida
Visitusa.com is committed to singing the praises of a variety of beaches in Florida that visitors to the Orange State may enjoy. To that end, we’ve compiled an extensive list of the best Florida beac
Saguaro The King of Cacti
The visual identity of the American southwest has certain iconic signifiers: desert plains, tumbleweeds, rusty-red rock formations and a certain towering cactus called the Saguaro. These cacti, some
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