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First Bicycle Introduced 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
On May 21, 1819, the first bicycle was introduced in New York. Did it get the recognition and excitement of the Segway? Did people expect the bicycle to "catch on" or dismiss it as a fad? Who has the ...
First U.S. Nickels 26 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
On May 16, 1866, the first U.S. nickels were issued. Who has the oldest nickel in your locality? What are old nickels worth? Should you hang on to your buffalo nickel? What are nickels really made of?...
May is the month of Condensed Milk 25 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
On May 14, 1851, a patent was granted to Gail Borden for commercial condensed milk. Recipes that use condensed milk. Just what is "condensed" milk and what makes it special? Can you make your own cond...
St. Patrick's Day 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
March 17 is St. Patrick's Day. How can you make your dinner or your party foods green? Why do people serve green beer? Are there any clover patches in your area ... and what are the odds of finding a ...
Paper Currency 22 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
On March 10, 1862, the U.S. issued its first paper currency. Do any local coin dealers have any of this first currency? Who has the oldest money for sale ... or not for sale? Can you still find money ...
Poets in your city 20 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
March 6, 1806, is the birthdate of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Although she is well-known, how many times do you see a book of poetry on the top ten list of best-sellers? Is there a poet's society or ...
Pistol Packing 19 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
On March 5, 1836, Samuel Colt received a patent for his pistol. What kind of pistol (or gun) is most popular for keeping in the home? Are locks available? Will you have time to unlock it if you need i...
Alexander Graham Bell Birthday 18 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
March 3, 1847, is the birthday of Alexander Graham Bell. He died on August 2, 1922. Bell invented other items, as well as the telephone. Is your local phone company celebrating in any way? What about ...
Proposing on Valentine's Day 17 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
How many people in your area plan to propose on Valentine's Day? (You might want to run a classified for potential proposals.) Do engagement rings (or wedding rings) sales go up in February? What are ...
Valentine's Day Weddings 16 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
How many people are obtaining marriage licenses in order to wed on Valentine's Day? How many weddings have taken place on Valentine's Day in your area? Any advantages or disadvantages for this day? F...
