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“I really don’t like Westerns. “I really don’t like Westerns. They all feel the same to me. The stories are so few—you’ve got the stagecoach robbery, the cattle thieves, the bank taking away the farm, the old mine, and the retired gunfighter.”George Hayes was the son of a hotel owner and oil manager. As aContinue reading ““I really don’t like Westerns.”

In 1926, Agatha Christie faced a personal crisis. In 1926, Agatha Christie faced a personal crisis. At thirty-five, she was devastated by the death of her mother and the revelation that her husband, Archie, was leaving her for another woman. This double blow led Agatha into a deep depression, where she felt that life hadContinue reading “In 1926, Agatha Christie faced a personal crisis.”

Babe’s 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe Babe’s 1948 Lincoln Continental CoupeThis was Babe Ruth’s last car. The ’48 Lincoln Continental Coupe has a V-12 engine; the last V-12 ever produced by a U.S. auto manufacturer. Base retail price for the coupe was then listed at $2,727 about $57,000 today. This was the last time that theContinue reading “Babe’s 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe”

Africa is a continent rich in history, culture, and diversity. AFRICA 🌍 Africa is a continent rich in history, culture, and diversity. From the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Ethiopia to the colonial era and struggles for independence, Africa’s history is a tapestry of triumphs, challenges, and resilience. The history of Africa dates back thousandsContinue reading “Africa is a continent rich in history, culture, and diversity.”

JOHN BERRY MEACHUM (1789-1854) JOHN BERRY MEACHUM (1789-1854)John Berry Meachum was a businessman, a founder of the oldest black church in Missouri, and a pioneer in the education of blacks in that state. Meachum was born a slave in Goochland County, Virginia on May 3, 1789.His owner, Paul Meachum, moved Meachum to North Carolina andContinue reading “JOHN BERRY MEACHUM (1789-1854)”

“The Black Man That Pretended To Be Indian To Escape Rac!sm” Meet John Redd “The Black Man That Pretended To Be Indian To Escape Rac!sm” Meet John Redd John Redd was born in Missouri in the early 1920’s and later developed a love for music and acting. Once he got older and realized how horriblyContinue reading ““The Black Man That Pretended To Be Indian To Escape Rac!sm” Meet John Redd”

Breaking News: Two Nigerian Judges Who declared Tinubu Winner in 2023 Presidential Election Found Dead in Their Homes on Same Day Breaking News: Two Nigerian Judges Who declared Tinubu Winner in 2023 Presidential Election Found Dead in Their Homes on Same Day Two Nigerian judges involved in the ruling that declared Bola Tinubu as theContinue reading “Breaking News: Two Nigerian Judges Who declared Tinubu Winner in 2023 Presidential Election Found Dead in Their Homes on Same Day”

Repost- Ancient name of Africa Repost- Ancient name of Africa Before the European settled for the word Africa, the continent was called many other names. They include Corphye, Ortigia,Libya, and Ethiopia, Alkebulan Other names such as the land of Ham (Ham means dark skins), mother of mankind, the garden of Eden, Kingdoms in the sky,Continue reading “Repost- Ancient name of Africa”

Charles Richard Patterson was the first African American to build motorized cars. His father, Charles Rich Patterson, Charles Richard Patterson was the first African American to build motorized cars. His father, Charles Rich Patterson, a former enslaved person, created C. R. Patterson and Sons Company, located in Greenfield, Ohio. Beginning in 1865, the company builtContinue reading “Charles Richard Patterson was the first African American to build motorized cars. His father, Charles Rich Patterson,”

World’s oldest aircraft carrier discovered rusting by the River Thames World’s oldest aircraft carrier discovered rusting by the River ThamesThe worlds’ oldest aircraft carrier which was a precursor to today’s giant Navy vessels has been discovered – rusting by a river bank.Looking like another just another rusting hull poking out of the water, for yearsContinue reading “World’s oldest aircraft carrier discovered rusting by the River Thames”