On this day in history: In 1876, the stenotype was patented by John C. Zachos. In 1901, construction on the Empire State Building was completed. The building was dedicated and opened on May 1, 1931. And in 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off on a mission to the moon that was disrupted when an explosion crippled the spacecraft. The astronauts did return safely.
Lightness and Darkness in Roasting – Here is an in depth look at the light/dark roasting debate from someone inside the roasting community. Very interesting.
18 Magnificent Lighthouses – When we went to Maine a few years ago, I was fascinated by the few lighthouses we managed to see. I would like to go visit several of the ones on this list as well.
Your Last Pencil Roll – A couple of weeks ago, I linked to Joe Thorn’s article that detailed several different pencil rolls. It seems he has found one he like more than any other. And it looks incredible!
The (Unfortunate) Tale Of The 1850 Double Eagle – As one who collects coins, this made my stomach turn. What a shame. What a loss.
Today In Church History
St. Peter’s basilica, first constructed by Constantine the Great, needed restoration. On April 11, 1506, Pope Julius laid the foundation stone, beginning a project that would take 120 years. Read more about it here.
The Long-Term Effects Of Multitasking – I have long since decided that multitasking is a myth that only mothers of young children can achieve. Here is more proof that it is not as effective as many seem to think.
Now Trending: Pre-Midlife Divorce – With the continued attack upon marriage by the enemy, more and more are turning to divorce as the answer. And the statistics continue to shock as they get worse. It’s true: the greatest battle for marriage is within our own hearts.
Is Our Media Consumption Hindering Our Pursuit Of Holiness? – In a word, I would say yes. Here are a couple of poignant statements from this article: “Consuming media inherently entails a moral status. The very act of choosing one activity over another has direct moral implications. What are you passing by, giving up, or ignoring because you are choosing television instead?”