Birth Control: The United States vrs The One Package
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In the early 1900s, birth control was considered obscene, and distorting it or receiving it through the mail was a criminal offense. So the United States was forced to take a package of birth control devices to court to stop them. But their plans did not turn out as planned.
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Popcorn time!!
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Popcorn, one of the most popular snacks, has a long and fun history. From 4700 BC popcorn to1,000 year old kernels that still popped, and beyond, this snack delights all. Journey down memory lane with some milestone inventions that keep providing us with POPCORN.
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Sinking your teeth into Dental History
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From the prehistoric to the modern, the history of dentistry can be a bit painful. Starting crudely and moving up to the idea of "tooth worms" we slowly and painfully made progress in how we care for our teeth. Then in the 1800s we made amazing leaps in knowledge and treatment, and luckily with the help of novocaine.
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Ankylosaurus, my favorite dinosaur
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Whenever asked about my favorite dinosaur, it has always been the ankylosaurus. The late cretaceous dinosaur that was likened to an armoured tank. This plant eating dinosaur was probably peaceful but because of its club tail, would have been a formidable foe for predators.
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Valentines Weird history
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From a Roman fertility festival to our "modern" Valentines celebrations, Feb. 14 has a colorful and varied mysterious beginning. Animal sacrifices to chocolates have been associated with this day. And the rest of the history is interesting too.
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take a bite of History of peanut butter
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Starting with the Incas and the Mayans peanut but has moved into everyone's life. Beginning as a ceremonial food and becoming a household staple, peanut butter has had a fun history. So make a sandwich and let's sink our teeth into peanut butter's history.
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The Lone Ranger and radio history
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January 30,1933 Radio history was made with the introduction of the Lone Ranger. A character adored by children and adults alike, but the beginning was a bit strange. Take a trip back with a hearty "Hi-Yo Silver!"
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Little Egypt, hoochee coochee dancer and businesswoman
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Little Egypt, aka Ashea Wabe, but really Catherine Devine was a risque dancer that performed at a notorious bachelor party. The ensuing trial and publicity was used by Miss Devine to amass quite a fortune. And she did it during the late 1890s and early 1900s.
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Birthdays are historic!!
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We delve into the history of celebrating your birthday. Birthdays were not always celebrated, and when they were, it was usually for the rulers of the people. Starting in Egypt and travelling through Greece, Rome, Germany and the industrial revolution, birthdays have come a long way.
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From Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima: World War 2 Mother of Soldier Homefront Diary
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A personal diary of a mother during World War 2. From daily activities to important moments in the war, this mother discusses her life, her son Walter and what is happening here at home. From funerals of fallen soldiers to happy homecomings, life during the war.
info_outlineOn Halloween, what better topic to talk about than trick or treating. Ryan discusses some history of Halloween and then goes in to what was known as "Tricks for Treats". From over 2000 years ago till now, things sure have changed.