On this day in history: Today marks the anniversary of a lot of human ingenuity. In 1570, Abraham Ortelius published the first modern atlas in Belgium. In 1841, Henry Kennedy received a patent for the first reclining chair. In 1849, Abraham Lincoln received a patent for the floating dry dock. In 1891, the first public motion picture was given in Thomas Edison’s lab. In 1892, Dr. Washington Sheffield invented the toothpaste tube. And in 1906, the Wright brothers received a patent their flying machine.
How To Make Coffee Cookies In The Shape Of Coffee Beans – Because you have always wondered this, right? Give it a try. And then drop some off at my office…
Why Do We Put Candles On Birthday Cakes? – This is not just a random tradition it seems. The article is interesting, but the bonus facts at the end are especially intriguing.
The Curta Calculator – I have long been a fan of history, and for various reasons, the period of the 20th century surrounding WWII is my favorite. This article shows the ingenuity of man, even in the face of the most dire of circumstances.
You Can’t See This – Our minds play tricks on us. Very often there are things we can see or can’t see that are different from what is really there. This video explains. Despite the evolutionary assumptions it makes, it’s pretty interesting.
Today In Church History
Savonarola was a Christian leader in Italy in the late 1400s. His committed passion for God and his Word left him at odds with the corrupt powers of the time, and he was sentenced to be executed on this day in 1498. Read more about him here.
Show-Me Christian Youth Home – Show-Me is a children’s home in central Missouri that is doing an excellent work with a lot of kids. Our church supports them monthly, and they were here to share over the weekend. Lots of good things happening there!
Why It’s Pivotal To Make Room For Reading – I have been an avid reader all my life. As I’ve grown older, I have found myself seeking out those books that will add the most value to my life above all others. This article makes some strong points on why you should read.
Why Christians Love Books – In line with the link just above, I found this to be very interesting. Why do Christians love books so much? While this may not all of the equation, it certainly plays a part in it.