Category Archives: History

Today in history – The Spruce Goose!

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Stella

Tara Ross On this day in 1947, the “Spruce Goose” flies for the first and only time. With a wingspan of 320 feet, it remains the largest airplane to ever take to the sky. Did you know that the largest … Continue reading →

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General Discussion, Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 176 Comments

1994: “Today Show”: “What is the Internet, Anyway?”

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Stella

Amusing look back …

Posted in History, Humor, Media, The Culture | 4 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Stella

In 1455, Johannes Gutenberg developed the first mechanized printing press. He converted an old wine press to enable a heavy screw to press a printing block against paper. His machine enabled a huge reduction in the cost of producing books … Continue reading →

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General Discussion, Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 181 Comments

The Most Important Movie You’ve Never Heard Of

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Stella

THE DAILY SIGNAL It’s here. “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer” debuts in theaters nationwide on Oct. 12. I do believe this groundbreaking film by indie producers Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney is the most important movie in … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History, Politics, The Culture, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Stella

Beautiful Critters. Spider Man Lizard … this lizard really does look like everyone’s favorite Web-Slinger. Er, is this your friendly neighborhood Spider-Lizard?

Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 87 Comments

PragerU: Goodbye, Columbus Day

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Stella
Posted in History, Politics, The Culture, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 63 Comments

100 Years Ago Today

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Stella

Tara Ross On this day in 1918, the Meuse-Argonne offensive of World War I begins. Allied forces were determined to push the Germans out of France and back into Germany. More than 1.2 million American soldiers would ultimately participate in … Continue reading →

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