Wednesday, December 18, 2013

How Much Do the 12 Days of Christmas Cost in 2013?

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So, it's official. PNC Financial has released their yearly cost for the 12 days of Christmas. You remember the song: five golden rings, ...
Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Squanto's Story That the History Books Leave Out

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Everyone remembers the story of Squanto: the Native who was sold into slavery, learned English, returned to America, befriended the Pilgrims...
Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Beatles Banned from Israel?

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In 2008, the nation of Israel sent a formal letter of apology to Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr and members of the Lennon and Harrison famil...
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Is the St. Paul Sandwich from St. Paul?

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If you have ever been to a Chinese restaurant in St. Louis, you will probably have noticed St. Paul sandwiches. But what are these sandwiche...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

The Wow! Signal

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Ever since the late 1940's, Americans have been infatuated with the little green men from Mars. Scifi movies have become an art form in ...
Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Haunted Attractions, Pepper's Ghost, Screaming Jay Hawkins

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Haunted Houses are an essential part of Halloween. They include both practical effects, psychological effects, and special effects. But wher...
Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The Fourth Voyage of Columbus

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There is evidence from writings that Columbus knew he was not in the Far East, but there is evidence from other writings that he thought he ...