On this day in history: In 1541, Hernando de Soto observed the first recorded flood of the Mississippi River. In 1813, David Melville patented the gas streetlight. In 1881, Barnum and Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth opened in Madison Square Gardens. And in 1911, Theodore Roosevelt opened the Roosevelt Dam in Arizona. It was the…
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Coffee Break – 03.04.2019
On this day in history: In 1789, the first Congress of the United States met in New York and declared that the U.S. Constitution was in effect. In 1877, Emile Berliner invented the microphone. And in 1950, Walt Disney’s Cinderella was released across the U.S. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] Today Is National Grammar Day! Use…
Coffee Break – 01.28.2019
On this day in history: In 1878, the first telephone switchboard was installed in New Haven, CT. In 1922, the National Football League (NFL) franchise in Decatur, IL, transferred to Chicago. The team took the name Chicago Bears. And in 1986, the U.S. space shuttle Challenger exploded just after takeoff. All seven of its crew…
Coffee Break – 01.21.2019
On this day in history: In 1853, Dr. Russell L. Hawes patented the envelope folding machine. In 1855, gun designer John Browning, sometimes referred to as the “father of modern firearms,” is born. And in 1970, the Boeing 747 made its first commercial flight from New York to London for Pan American. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee…
Coffee Break – 12.10.2018
Two weeks until Christmas! Have you finished your shopping yet? If not, you’d better get moving! [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] Today Is Dewey Decimal System Day! Go visit a library and explore something new today. Coffee Geek Gift List: Under $40 – This is a pretty comprehensive list for the coffee lover for Christmas. And…
Coffee Break – 12.03.2018
December is here, and Christmas is right around the corner! For the next few weeks, Monday’s Coffee Break posts will be Christmas themed, with articles, websites, and holiday shopping guides for you to enjoy! Enjoy the season, and Merry Christmas! [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] Today Is National Roof Over Your Head Day! Today is a…