Have you heard that George Washington Carver (1864-1943) invented peanut butter? Well, that’s not quite true. A version of peanut… Read more 10 Facts About George Washington Carver
Tag: science
Did You Know? Galileo Thermometer
One of the first pieces of home decor I bought (long before I had a house) was a Galileo thermometer.… Read more Did You Know? Galileo Thermometer
The Blessing of Baking Powder
The Great British Baking Show is hands down my favourite thing to watch these days. The competition begins with twelve… Read more The Blessing of Baking Powder
Voltaire on Vaccinations
Talk about developing a vaccine for Covid-19 has got me thinking about Voltaire’s essay “Inoculation,” published in 1733. I thought… Read more Voltaire on Vaccinations
You found what in the attic?! 4th Edition
I’m always on the lookout for unexpected discoveries of rare or valuable manuscripts or artwork. Here are some I’ve read… Read more You found what in the attic?! 4th Edition
4 Things I Learned in June
I’m sure I learned more things in June, but they seem to have fled my mind! Sometimes food (not metal)… Read more 4 Things I Learned in June
Historical Highlights 200
I thought the photo above was a stunning one for a milestone post. Two hundred weeks of sharing links! In… Read more Historical Highlights 200
Did You Know? Discovery of Vitamins
Do you have any idea when vitamins were discovered? I didn’t until I looked it up today. Thirteen vitamins were… Read more Did You Know? Discovery of Vitamins
8 Things I Learned in May
Once again I’m joining Emily P. Freeman to share assorted things I’ve learned recently. Here are eight things I learned… Read more 8 Things I Learned in May
6 Things I Learned in April
Here’s a mix of things I learned in April, from literary trivia to historical facts to kitchen tips. In 1934… Read more 6 Things I Learned in April
7 Things I Learned in March
Here are seven assorted things I learned last month. (Try keeping track of interesting trivia in a notebook or on… Read more 7 Things I Learned in March
Picture Books for Women’s History Month (3)
Here’s the last installment of picture book reviews for Women’s History Month. You’ll see that they touch on events like… Read more Picture Books for Women’s History Month (3)
Picture Books for Women’s History Month (2)
In celebration of Women’s History Month here are twelve more picture books about fascinating women from history, starting with botanist… Read more Picture Books for Women’s History Month (2)