Many people know Sir Walter Raleigh (1552 – 1618) as the courtly gentleman who spread his cloak over a puddle so Queen Elizabeth would not dirty her shoes. It’s uncertain whether or not this actually happened, but even if the… Read More
I’ve always loved pirate stories, ever since I read Treasure Island as a kid. That book more than any other created the image we all have of a pirate—the one-legged, swearing ruffian with an eye patch and a parrot on… Read More
The soft drink 7-Up was invented in1929, and was originally called “7 Up Lithiated Lemon Soda.” The origin of the name is unknown, but the soda did contain seven ingredients-- including lithium, which is a mood stabilizing drug. The soda became wildly popular after the Wall Street Crash.
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