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Share Your World – Week 212

Posted on January 26, 2023 by evilsquirrel13

On January 26, 1905 one of South Africa’s many diamond mines produced the biggest hunk of glass the world has ever seen.  Weighing in at a whopping 3,106 carats, the Cullinan Diamond (named after the mine’s owner who probably wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Share Your World – Week 211

Posted on January 19, 2023 by evilsquirrel13

On January 19, 1915 Georges Claude received a patent for the neon discharge tube specifically to be used in advertising, and a huge part of mid 20th Century Americana was born.  Neon signs became a ubiquitous part of American life … Continue reading →

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Share Your World – Week 210

Posted on January 12, 2023 by evilsquirrel13

On January 12, 1967, a University of California psychology professor by the name of James Bedford died from cancer at the age of 73.  Why is this worthy of even mentioning?  Because Bedford became the first human to ever be … Continue reading →

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Share Your World – Week 209

Posted on January 5, 2023 by evilsquirrel13

January 5, 1933 saw construction begin on one of America’s best known landmarks, and the iconic representation of San Francisco, California… the Golden Gate Bridge.  Named for the strait it spans connecting the San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, … Continue reading →

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Share Your World – Week 208

Posted on December 29, 2022 by evilsquirrel13

It was on December 29, 1936 that one of American television’s biggest stars was born, one Mary Tyler Moore.  After getting her start dancing on top of washing machines in an elf costume as Happy Hotpoint in late 50’s commercials … Continue reading →

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