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Pony Express Envelope Fetches $US460,000
Offbeat  (tags: pony express, envelope, history, auction, huge money )

Simone
- 1 day ago - horsetalk.co.nz
One of only three known surviving envelopes postmarked on the first day of the famous Pony Express service in 1860 has been sold at auction for $US460,000. It was among a collection of historic Pony Express mail and postage stamps offered at public
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Researchers Find the First Horse Whisperers
Offbeat  (tags: researchers, history, research, horse whisperers )

Simone
- 4 days ago - rtfitch.wordpress.com
This Behind the Scenes article was provided to LiveScience in partnership with the National Science Foundation. Paleolithic hunters in Europe and Asia began exploiting horses for meat thousands of years ago when the last continental glaciers disappear
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Dogs of the Mayflower
Offbeat  (tags: mayflower, thanksgiving, pilgrims, dogs, journey, history )

Simone
- 11 days ago - sfgate.com
While you may not qualify as an "elite" member of the Mayflower Society, your dog just might. Research confirms that pilgrims weren't the only passengers aboard the Mayflower. A few of their furry friends also made the transatlantic trek from
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Lincoln's Letter to Boy Goes on Sale
Offbeat  (tags: Lincoln, Letter, Sale, schoolmate, history )

Sophie
- 17 days ago - news.aol.com
In March of 1861, a new president had just been sworn in and the nation was on the brink of civil war. Yet Abraham Lincoln still found a moment to come to the defense of a kid whose schoolmates were picking on him.
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20 Must-Visit Art Museums You'Ve Never Heard Of
Offbeat  (tags: Art, Museum, History, Travel, Tourist )

Sophie
- 19 days ago - toponlineengineeringdegree.com
These museums have certainly earned their reputation and patronage for their unquestionable contributions, others remain somewhat obscure.They stand as entirely worthwhile destinations for those who appreciate the arts,crafts and their impact on society.
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Notorious 'Man-Eating' Lions Of Tsavo Likely Ate About 35 People -- Not 135, Scientists Say
Offbeat  (tags: legends, man eating lions of tsavo, killed 35 people, research, studies, history )

Simone
- 27 days ago - sciencedaily.com
The legendary "man-eating lions of Tsavo" that terrorized a railroad camp in Kenya more than a century ago likely consumed about 35 people -- far fewer than popular estimates of 135 victims, according to a new analysis led by researchers at the
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100 Incredible YouTube Channels for History Buffs
Offbeat  (tags: YouTube, Channels, History, Lectures, Studies )

Katie
- 46 days ago - onlinecollege.org
YouTube delivers channels from leading names in historical studies, from The Smithsonian to the Discovery Channel. You're sure to find just the right information you need for your lecture, or perhaps just your personal viewing pleasure.
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The Incredible Myth Behind the Feejee Mermaid
Offbeat  (tags: Myth, History, mermaid )

Katie
- 56 days ago - environmentalgraffiti.com
On a warm evening in the summer of 1842, the English gentleman Dr. J. Griffin wandered alone on a deserted tropical beach. He swatted the bothersome insects that buzzed about his head, cursing the muggy weather which caused them to breed in such..........
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Oldest Hominid Skeleton Found, Pushes Back History of Humankind a Million Years
Offbeat  (tags: Skeleton, history, million years, humankind )

Sophie
- 65 days ago - ca.news.yahoo.com
The story of humankind is reaching back another million years with the discovery of "Ardi," a hominid who lived 4.4 million years ago in what is now Ethiopia.
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Origins of the Domestic Dog
Offbeat  (tags: mystery, genetics, wolves, dog, history, technology )

Simone
- 125 days ago - examiner.com
When and where did the wolf become a domestic woofer? That is the question. The answer is: We're not really sure. But we're getting closer to finding out. Domestic dogs originated from grey wolves tens of thousands of years ago, according to
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Lessons From Food History
Offbeat  (tags: food, society, history, interesting, book )

Michelle
- 142 days ago - consumerfreedom.com
This May, bestselling author Mark Kurlansky published a collection of recipes and food writings from the Great Depression Era called The Food of a Younger Land. More than one reviewer has remarked with utter amazement how much American food has changed
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Saluki, Norwegian Elkhound, Basenji -- Which Breed of Dog Came First?
Offbeat  (tags: debate, dog breeds, history, oldest dog breed )

Simone
- 168 days ago - examiner.com
One question which always brings up endless debate among dog fanciers is, which breed of dog was the first? Saluki fanciers claim their Middle Eastern breed is oldest; Norwegian Elkhound fans claim that title for their Nordic breed. There is competition
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Row Erupts Over Governor General's Seal Taste
Offbeat  (tags: animals, ecosystems, habitat, humans, nature, freedoms, family, food, green, activists, culture, education, freedoms, interesting, rights, politics, women, animaladvocates, animalrights, animalwelfare, society, ancient, health, history, seals )

Dave
- 194 days ago - thestar.com
She came, she cut, she ate -- and now, after gobbling seal heart raw, Governor General Michaelle Jean is tasting the inevitable wave of political indigestion.
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10 of the Biggest Lies in History
Offbeat  (tags: lies, liar, history, hitler, washington, funny, interesting, culture, unusual )

Chrissy
- 213 days ago - history.howstuffworks.com
According to myth, a young George Washington confessed to cutting down a cherry tree by proclaiming, "I cannot tell a lie." The story is testament to how much respect Americans have for their cherished first president and honesty in general. Unfortunately
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25 Timeless, Insightful Philosophers for Your Personal Development
Offbeat  (tags: Self Improvement, Personal Development, Philosophy, History )

Jollygirl
- 218 days ago - onlinecollegedegree.org
Important thinkers have been revered throughout time. The following philosophers, offer something for you to discover if you are looking for self-improvement or even just a stimulating read.
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