On this day in history: In 1782, the United States and Britain signed preliminary peace articles in Paris, ending the Revolutionary War. In 1897, Thomas Edison’s own motion picture projector had its first commercial exhibition. And in 1954, a meteorite strikes a woman in Alabama, the first modern instance of such an occurrence.
Swedish Egg Coffee – Touted as the smoothest coffee you’ll ever drink, this doesn’t sound all that appealing. But they say it’s pretty incredible. I may just have to try this one out.
Unlimited Airline Tickets? – American Airlines once offered a lifetime pass to their customers. This is absolutely incredible! Think of the possibilities available if you could fly for free for the rest of your life!
5 Bookish Facts About American Reading Habits – Reading has fallen out of favor, generally speaking, it seems over the past few years. Some of these facts are pretty sad, and will be hard to address if we don’t teach the next generation to love reading. My kids are developing a love for books and reading. It’s great to see them bring a book with them almost everywhere they go.
How Many Trees Are There? – Just in case you ever wondered this… Here is the answer.
Yesterday In Church History
On November 29, 1627, John Ray was born. John Ray did a lot of the early work of classifying plants and animals, identifying species, and helping to define the biblical “kinds.” Read more about him here.
What Is The Earliest Complete List Of The Canon Of The New Testament? – We have 66 book in the Bible, 27 of which are in the New Testament. But just when did that list come about? When was it completed? It wasn’t as late as many claim.
9 Ways To Think Like A Leader – Most leaders think differently, that is certainly true. But what sets them apart? This is by no means a complete list of ways to think like a leader, but there are some great point here for consideration.
The Key To A Happy Marriage – Coming from a secular news outlet, this is very surprising. The truth of their finding, however, is not surprising at all. This may not be the key to a happy marriage, but it is definitely a key to a happy marriage.