Today in History: June 29

Video: History of Spelling Reform

Article: The Origin of Tear Gas

The link  below is to an article that takes a look at tear gas, including the origin of tear gas.

For more visit:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/51036/almost-everything-you-need-know-about-tear-gas

Article: WWI – The Second Balkan War

The link below is to an article that takes a look at the lead up to World War I and in particular the Second Balkan War.

For more visit:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/51453/world-war-i-centennial-second-balkan-war-begins