A Brief History In July 2015, The Guinness World Record for the largest pillow fight was set at a St. Paul Saints baseball game, where 6,261 participated in the event that was sponsored by the local manufacturer My Pillow. A pillow is one of those things that we do not seem to appreciate that much. From feather stuffed pillows to memory foam and microbead, there are many pillows to choose from. It seems they have always been there, ready to support our weary heads – but this assumption is not quite true. In fact, the invention of soft pillows was…
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A Brief History During the Roaring Twenties (1920s), the word “dating” entered the American language. Today, dating is sometimes seen as a precursor to marriage, but it could also be considered as an end-in-itself, that is, an informal social activity akin to friendship. When dating, the first impression that you are going to make largely depends on your outfit. Digging Deeper 1. First impression First of all, it is necessary to spend time choosing your wardrobe. Secondly, stylish clothes will not only allow you to emphasize your strong sides but also give you self-confidence. Thirdly, having neat clothes is an elementary…
A Brief History Twenty years ago, on April 20, 1999, 12 students and one teacher were killed during a school shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. It was one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. Since then, there have been more than 200 other school shootings that have taken place all across the country. From the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007 to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, school shootings have become all too common over the last two decades. As a result, it is not uncommon to see a classroom door lockdown device…
A Brief History On September 27, 1944, the American bombing command in Europe, the US Army Air Forces’ 8th Air Force, conducted its Kassel Mission, a horrendous raid that resulted in the worst losses for any US bomb group in World War II, a tale we told back in 2013. The 445th Bombardment Group, consisting of 39 Consolidated B-24 Liberator bombers had become separated from the main bombing force, and to make matters worse, also lost their fighter escort. Although the big bombers suffered terribly, they managed to shoot down about 29 German fighters, a remarkable defensive performance by the…
A Brief History In 2019, with marijuana becoming legal in more places, it was only a matter of time before a cannabis-centered restaurant opened. It took four years of hard work, but Lowell Farms; A Cannabis Cafe is set to open in California. This is no mere restaurant. Lowell Farms is a complete cannabis experience with a restaurant, a bar with mocktails that have an extra zing, and nightly special events that include things like music, comedy, and educational programs. Digging Deeper The Restaurant While you won’t get to experience THC-infused food items during your experience, the menu at Lowell…