Video: The History Of English In 10 Minutes

The link below is to an article that features a number of videos that outline the history of English in 10 minutes.

For more visit:
http://www.visualnews.com/2011/07/07/the-history-of-english-in-10-minutes/

Article: Land Speed Vehicles Part 2

The article linked to below is the second part of the land speed record series. This article looks at the the 1960s through 1980s.

For more visit:
http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2012/07/land-speed-record-vehicles-part-2-jet.html

Article: Land Speed Record Vehicles Part 1

The link below is to an article that looks at land speed vehicles. This first part deals with the pioneers.

For more visit:
http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2012/07/land-speed-record-vehicles-part-one.html

Article: US Civil War – Medical Advances

The link below is to an article reporting on medical advances made during the US Civil War.

For more visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/135678

Article: Memorable Moments from Past Opening Olympic Games Ceremonies

The link below is to an article that looks back at memorable moments in past Olympic Games opening ceremonies.

For more visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/135551

Article: WWII – The Story of Billy Young

The link below is to an article that tells the story of World War II survivor Billy Young. Young was a 16-year-old who survived the Japanese torture of imprisonment during World War II. This piece is an edited selection from the book ‘The Story of Billy Young,’ by Anthony Hill.

For more visit:
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/brutality-and-survival-the-horrific-tale-of-the-kid-who-refused-to-die-20120728-232ps.html

Article: Olympic Games Art Competitions

The link below is to the final article on a series of articles about art competitions in the Olympic Games.

For more visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/135596

Article: A Select History of Sports Cut from the Olympic Games

The link below is to an article that looks at 12 sports cut from the Olympic Games, including cricket, polo and rugby.

For more visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/17717

Article: Historic Heritage Shops of Australia

The link below is to an article (with photos) on Australian heritage shops.

For more visit:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/australias-historic-heritage-shops.htm

Article: Olympic Games Art Competitions Part 4

The link below is to the fourth part in a series on art competitions in the Olympic Games.

For more visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/135472