The discovery of fire and the origin of the wheel are two of the most important things to happen in the history of the world. For many years, people thought the wheel dated back roughly 6,000 years. In 4000 BC, it was used to make pottery in Mesopotamia. Then, 500 years later, it was adapted…
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I find the facts of history that interest people fascinating, as well as the things that don’t. Our obsession with dinosaurs, the Pyramids, and Easter Island amazes me. Another historic place that people never get tired of hearing about is Stonehenge. Perhaps you have to see it in person to get the full effect. I’ve…
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It’s graduation season across the USA. One of my nephews graduated from college a couple of weeks ago, and one of my nieces will graduate from high school in a couple of weeks. At this point in my life, it’s hard to remember my school days. It’s been a long time since I cracked a…
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Most NFL fans know that the Tennessee Titans were once the Houston Oilers. While most teams that move from one city to another, like the Raiders, Rams, and Cardinals, retain their nicknames, the Titans’ owners decided to change their name once they moved to Nashville in the late 1990s. But for some reason, the team…
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The year 2023 is here; well, it will be shortly. And I think it’s time for everyone to get on the same page. No, I’m not talking about politics or climate change. I’m thinking about something simple; and something on which we can all agree. As we enter the 23rd year of the century, we…
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Nashville has been going through an identity crisis for the last few years. The old Nashville is clashing with the new. One of the most significant points for argument is historic buildings. But nobody seems to agree with what that means. Is a building historic? Or is it the business inside that makes it that…
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I’ve always been a big history buff. I enjoyed the subject in school and have always been fascinated with the past. Even though I’ve been to most of the 50 states, there’s still so much I’d love to explore. At my age, I’m amazed when I learn something new. Recently a story about some early…
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We all have people, places, and things that trigger special memories. For some, a song could stir up those feelings. Or perhaps, it’s a smell. For me, a late-night conversation in a Hooters parking lot changed my life forever. And even though that parking lot was in Indianapolis, I think about that memory every time…
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I was sitting at a stoplight last night when a white Bronco drove by. Instantly my mind took me back to 1994 and the infamous car chase with Al Cowlings and O.J. Simpson in the Ford 4×4. That’s been nearly 30 years. But the sight of a similar vehicle brought back so many memories. That…
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The color purple has been in the news for the last couple of weeks. No, we’re not talking about the award-winning movie. And this has nothing to do with Prince. Purple is the newest color from M&M’S. But is it a new color? Well, that depends…
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