History

Archive for June, 2008


30
Jun

Humankind’s Greatest Inventions

There are a number of amazing inventions that have been created during the course of human history. Some of the great ones that come to mind are:

–The printing press

–The electric light

–Electrical power plants and the infrastructure for the mass distribution of electricity


29
Jun

History Of Blueberry Plants

Very few historical records exist on ancient blueberry culture in the Greek and Roman empires. Those cultures did use parts of the blueberry plants and fruit to eat or to treat ailments. The size and flavor of native blueberry plants was extremely variable, and the USDA, modern, extensive researc…


28
Jun

A Short history of Richmond, Illinois

Richmond, Illinois, is a very small and quaint town on the border of Illinois and Wisconsin. Its population is now about 1,500 but new housing developments will quadrouple the number of homes within the next 10 years. It is called “The Village of Yesteryear” because it boasts many Victorian sty…

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