The Mirror Project
A page dedicated to self-portrait photographs taken when looking in a mirror or other reflective surface. Most charming.
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Snacking on History
So you watched the Super Bowl...but do you know where your snacks originated? If you like pretzels, you'll enjoy reading about the known and supposed history of this little reward. It may not make great conversation at the next big sporting event, but you'll know all about this centuries-old treat.
Thirty Years
From Planned Parenthood, comes this site celebrating 30 years of reproductive freedom for women and urging involvement in the ongoing battle to ensure reproductive rights.
The Future?
The satirical newspaper The Onion provides this assessment of whether the future will live up to the expectations created by science fiction films. From Back to Future II to The Postman, this humorous piece describes what technologies and societies are predicted, and the likelihoods that these predictions will come true.
Digital National Security Archive
The National Security Archive, in concert with ProQuest, has placed many collection of declassified documents on line. Cataloged by subject, these documents cover such events, crises, and interventions as the Berlin Crisis, US involvement in El Salvador, its policy towards South Africa, and its policy towads Afghnistan.
Medical History of American Presidents
Did you know that Franklin Pierce snored? Or that he suffered from depression? With this well researched and very well referenced resource, one can find that Chester Arthur suffered from kidney disease. While including major medical conditions, this resource also cataloges the minor physical ailments of the presidents, from Polk's shaking hands, to Ford's clumsiness.
The Philip Morris Bellhop
Standing less than four feet tall and weighing less than 60 pounds, Johnny Roventini became the world's most famous bellhop after being discovered at the New Yorker Hotel. His image and call became famous after becoming a trademark for Philip Morris.
Make Like Superman (Sort Of)
So you've always wanted to fly like Superman? Now may be your chance! Trek Aerospace has developed a working one-person VTOL flying rig, and they're auctioning off the prototype on eBay.
History in Color
History in Color transforms black and white photographs into color reproductions. Sources range from the 1860s through the 1950s. An attempt to bridge a divide between us and our past, or a crime against history itself, you decide.
Java Music Theory.
This site, provided by Hamilton College in New York State, collects a number of Java-based tutorials covering music and music theory.
Of interest to any teacher of music or freelance music lover these tutorials cover such subjects as note reading, musc speed reading, and chord drills.