Article: History of the Backpack

The link below is to an article that looks at the history of the backpack.

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http://www.slate.com/articles/life/design/2012/12/backpacks_for_students_the_rise_of_the_book_bag_courtesy_of_jansport_caribou.single.html

Article: Death By Tooth

The link below is to an article covering the story of the death of Sigurd Eysteinsson in Scottish history. He was basically killed by a tooth.

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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/94686

Article: Boxing Day

The link below is to an article that looks at ‘Boxing Day’ and what it actually is all about.

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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/157828

Article: Origin of the Word ‘Booze’

The link below is to an article that looks at the origin of the word ‘booze.’

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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/156720

Article: ‘Smart Alec’ Origin

The link below is to an article that looks at the origin of the term ‘Smart Alec.’

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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/157386

Article: History of the Teddy Bear

The link below is to an article that looks at the history of the Teddy Bear.

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http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/history/2012/12/the-history-of-the-teddy-bear-from-wet-and-angry-to-soft-and-cuddly/

Article: Mount Rushmore

The link below is to an article that looks at some interesting history concerning Mount Rushmore.

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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/144545

Article: Usenet History

The link below is to an article that considers the history of Usenet.

For more visit:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/usenet-evolved-messages-downloads-geek-history/

Article: History of Eggnog

The link below is to an article that looks at the history of eggnog.

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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/154902

Article: The 12 Days of Christmas

The link below is to an article that considers 12 facts about ‘The 12 Days of Christmas.’

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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/157451