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The History of the $500 Bill
Few people beyond collectors of old money are familiar with the $500 bill. The bills were first printed in the mid 19th century, and the last printing was in 1934. The earlier bills are very […]
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A Brief History of DIRECTV
Perhaps the most popular satellite provider in the United States, DIRECTV® has a long and impressive history under its belt. So, just who is DIRECTV? And how did they get to where they are today? […]
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History of Gambling and Transformation Into Gaming
Gambling is something that many of us today cannot run away from. It has been in existence for thousands of years and is not about to go anywhere. Some even say that it is intrinsically […]
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A History of Safety
Throughout history, the safety and health movement has been impacted by legislation. In the following safety and health chronology, noteworthy events, individuals, and legislative action are set forth to illustrate the theme that the safety […]
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Exploring America – History Curriculum For High School Homeschoolers
Finding a good history curriculum for high school was one of the greatest challenges I faced when I was being homeschooled. It seemed like most of the good history books stop at the Civil War […]
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History of ADHD
In this day and age, you would think that ADHD has been around forever. The disorder itself has been around for quite some time, but it was only recently that it was given the name […]
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Billiard History – A Brief Timeline
The term “billiard” comes from the French word “bille,” meaning “ball,” referring to a ball and stick game, and the word “art,” representing the art of the game. Billiards has been around for many centuries, […]
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The History of Massage
Massage, in some form or another, has been practiced since the dawn of human civilization. Physical touch with the aim to comfort, heal, or sooth physical or emotional pain is common to all civilizations and […]
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Weather History
Weather history is a fascinating topic to look over. I’m only aware of two books which focus on the forecasting and prediction history over time. They speak about weather forecasting from the ancient Greeks to […]
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A History of Digital Radiography
Although X-rays have been in existence since the early 1900s, digital radiography has only been around since 1970. However, since that time, digital radiography has been implemented into more and more large and small hospitals, […]
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The Incredible History of Handbags
Handbags have become an integral part of the fashion industry today. However, did you know that they have a rich history? You might be surprised to know that the history of handbags dates back to […]
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Video Game History in a Nutshell
The history of the video game does not go back for centuries, but it goes back farther than you may have imagined. The earliest ancestor of the game we play today is a game called […]
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History of the Brahmin Handbag
In 1882, Joan and Bill Martin began Brahmin Leather Works which was a small entrepreneurial enterprise in Massachusetts. The company began in their home where they were to create handbags that would capture the imagination […]