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For 40 Years, This Russian Family Was Cut Off From All Human Contact, Unaware of World War II | History
The Siberian taiga in the Abakan district. Six members of the Lykov family lived in this remote wilderness for more than 40 years—utterly isolated and more than 150 miles from the nearest human settlement. Wikimedia Commons Siberian summers do not last long. The snows linger into May, and the cold weather returns again during September, …
Gopher Protocol – Minnesota Computing History
In 1991 a team of programmers at the University of Minnesota created the first popular means of using the internet. They called it “Gopher:” a nod to both the slang “go-fer,” meaning to fetch something, and the Golden Gopher mascot. Gopher’s client-server protocol allowed users to explore and view online content: a “web browser” before …
Radioactive traces in tree rings reveal Earth’s history of unexplained ‘radiation storms’
In searching for planets and studying their stars, I’ve had the privilege to use some of the world’s great telescopes. However, our team has recently turned to an even larger system to study the cosmos: Earth’s forests. We analysed radioactive signatures left in tree rings around the world to study mysterious “radiation storms” that have …
Look back: Cayuga County Board of Health fines bar for smoking | History
Sept. 6, 2007 AUBURN — The Cayuga County Board of Health fined Costello’s bar $1,000 for smoking law violations and refused renewal of its food permit Wednesday. The unanimous decision was based on the recommendation of hearing officer John Tonzi despite requests by owner Patty Glanville’s attorney to further review the case. “The action that …
This Week in History: City health report looked good in 1923 | News, Sports, Jobs
99 years ago in 1923 The health of the city of Warren was fine. If citizens were not run down by automobiles or street cars or trains they had little chance of being cut down by contagious diseases. The city health board in regular meeting was told by Health Officer G.N. Simpson that …
Historical Places in Florida – History and Culture in the Sunshine State
Most tourists seem to gravitate towards the crowded, expensive theme parks or the teeming hot beaches, but if you’re looking to get off the beaten path when traveling to Florida, history and some of the more cultural offerings of the Sunshine State should be considered. From northern Florida with the Southern hospitality of the Panhandle …
Insights Into History, Culture, & Creativity of Sri Lanka – Explore the Cultural Triangle
No Sri Lanka tour is complete without a trip to the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. In this article we share important things you should know about the Sri Lanka cultural triangle. The cultural triangle is an area located in the north-central part of the country that has a great historical value. Concentrated with ancient …
Algarve – A Place Where You, Nature and History Meet
Have you been in this part of Portugal? If you haven’t, then be prepared to be mesmerized by its natural beauty, insightful history, and simple elegance. Algarve is located at the southernmost portion of mainland Portugal, with rich valleys and beautiful beaches. Algarve boosts of year-round sunshine-filled days and wonderfully mild climate. It is a …
Maryland environment secretary, longest serving in state history, to step down for nonprofit gig; deputy secretary to take over
Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles, the longest serving environment secretary in state history, is stepping down next month to take the helm of a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, the group announced Monday. Grumbles will start June 1 as executive director of the Environmental Council of States. His move comes as Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s …
History of Combat Boots And Their Role In Fashion
Combat boots have become much of a common place amongst the military organizations around the world. The first soldiers that were issued them were the foot soldiers of the Assyrians, they wore hobnail boots called caligae. Soldiers in the English Civil war were issued 3 sets of these special footwear and would change them after …
