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On this day in history: In 1851, Yosemite Valley was discovered in California. In 1871, journalist Henry Morton Stanley begins his famous search through Africa for the missing British explorer Dr. David Livingstone. And in 1963, Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay closes down and transfers its last prisoners. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] A Coffee…

On this day in history: Today is Pi Day! Pi, in its simplest form is 3.14, and since today is 3/14, there you go. Also on this day, in 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin. And in 1879, Albert Einstein was born, the son of a Jewish electrical engineer in Ulm,…

On this day in history: In 322 BC, Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, died. In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell received a patent (U.S. Patent No. 174,465) for his telephone. And in 1933, the board game Monopoly was invented. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] The Story Of The Bialetti Moka Express – The Italians have long been known…

On this day in history: In 1288, Scotland established this day as one when a woman could propose marriage to a man. In the event that he refused the proposal he was required to pay a fine. In 1860, the first electric tabulating machine was invented by Herman Hollerith. And in 2004, The Lord of…

On this day in history: In 1819, the U.S. acquires Spanish Florida, which had been held by Spain since 1565. In 1879, in Utica, NY, Frank W. Woolworth opened his first 5 and 10-cent store. And in 1885, the Washington Monument was officially dedicated in Washington, DC. It opened to the public in 1889. [featured-image…

On this day in history: In 1758, mustard was advertised for the first time in America. In 1764, the city of St. Louis was established. And in 1903, the first Teddy Bear goes on sale, named after President Theodore Roosevelt. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] The Best Websites For Coffee Education – I have learned much…