Historical
America's Most Popular Blues Legend, A Deal With The Devil?
Many people have heard the story but not many people know the history. If you've heard the story of the "Faustian Pact" it refers to a 15th century deal between a clergyman and the demon Mephistopheles. It's debatable what really happened but the Faustian Deal has become an ingredient in many literary, musical, artistic works, and cinematic pieces. In recent years the pact with the devil, or demons, has become a recurring ingredient in the just ended television series, Supernatural. Most of those deals centered around the characters of the crossroads demons, most notably the character of Mark Sheppards' Crowley.
By Jason Ray Morton 5 years ago in FYI
Agecroft Hall, Virginia
Richmond businessman Thomas C. Williams was part of Virginia's upper-class society. A set that promoted antiquarianism and Anglophile attitudes.[1] Williams was planning on building an English manor-style house on the James river and so he travelled to England, in search of items and inspiration for his new home.[2] Whilst Williams initially travelled for inspiration, he ended up purchasing an entire fifteenth-century medieval manor house in Pendlebury, Greater Manchester, called Agecroft Hall.[3] The Agecroft Hall that Williams purchased can be dated to around the end of the reign of Henry VII, or the beginning of that of Henry VIII, although parts of the south and west wings appear to have been built about a century later. The home once consisted of twenty rooms including a great hall, parlour, dining parlour, several bed chambers and a private chapel. [4] However, the home went through many changes and renovations throughout its years, including a fire in 1894, which destroyed two wings of the house.[5]
By Armchair Detective5 years ago in FYI
Cotton Cavity
Dentists worldwide encourage their patients to floss, brush their teeth several times a day and avoid sugar at all cost. It comes at a surprise when we learn the little unknown fact that cotton candy was created by none other than a dentist. This fact always surprises people and is a great conversation starter in an event where fairy floss, also known as cotton candy is involved. One of the world’s favourite carnival snacks, commonly known as daddy’s beard (barbe a papa) in french, is commonly known worldwide.This sugary treat has so many different little nicknames. Here is a little history of the cotton candy invention.
By Jessica Bertrand5 years ago in FYI
History of March
The month that can come in “like a lion and out like a lamb” is named after Mars, the Roman god of war (and agriculture). Indeed, in French, the month is called Mars. March, or Martius as it was known in ancient Rome, is the first month of Spring and was considered a favorable season for travel, planting, or beginning a military campaign.
By Bill Petro5 years ago in FYI
10 Bizarre Inventions That Never Made It To Your Home.
With so many bright and inspired minds in the world today, the market is bound to be saturated with some inventions that are a bit odd. Today’s article compiles ten inventions that were meant for homes but were simply too bizarre to flourish for too long. The reasons for why these products failed vary, from major inefficiency to overall ineffectiveness.
By The Savant Post5 years ago in FYI
Kiwis - Fruit or fiction?
Kiwifruit, small, brown and fuzzy but oh so delicious. Yes they can be a bit of a pain to peel or perhaps you prefer to cut them in half and scoop out the tasty, nutritious pulp. So versatile you can use it for toppings, fruit salad, smoothies, garnish or my personal favorite, on top of a pavlova. M-mm! Love them or hate them, they have an intriguing story, one which surprisingly, few people know.
By Suzanne Burfield-Hancock5 years ago in FYI
