Article: World War I – The State of the World’s Navies in the Lead Up to War

The following article deals with the state of the world’s navies in the lead up to World War I. Well worth a read.

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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/120609

Article: The Gideon Bible

The following article gives a bit of the history of Gideon Bibles in hotel rooms and the organisation itself.

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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/120542

Today in History: 19 March 1932

Australia: New South Wales – Sydney Harbour Bridge Opened

On this day in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened in New South Wales, Australia. However, there was some unintended drama with the opening when Francis de Groot charged in and cut the ribbon prior to the official opening.

For more, visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Harbour_Bridge
http://www.sydneyharbourbridge.info/