Coco Chanel Popularized Sun Tans in the 1920's

Prior to that sun tans had gone in and out of fashion, but were generally considered low class.  Only those who labored out of doors were tan.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_tanning
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco_Chanel

*Learned from Dr. Dean Edell

Japan's High Speed Rail System Is 45 Years Old

Over the past 45 years, the average delay is less than one minute - and that includes stoppages because of floods, earthquakes, accidents and natural disasters. Rail officials also note their safety record: There's never been a passenger fatality on the Shinkansen.


*From an SFGate.com story. http://articles.sfgate.com/2010-05-09/news/20890794_1_chronicle-rail-exclusive 

Alice Roosevelt Was A Fascinating Character

Teddy Roosevelt's oldest child was also homeschooled.













*I read this book http://www.readkiddoread.com/uploads/books/256_0.jpg
with the girls yesterday.  It was fun, fact-filled and captivating.  I think I'll try a grown up version next!

William Shatner is 79!

Wow,  he looks good!

*Learned while accidentally watching the beginning of Boston Legal.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shatner

Corythosaurus Could Make Sounds Through The Chambers In Its Crest

Scientists believe vocalization would travel through these elaborate chambers, and probably get amplified.


*Learned while watching Dinosaur Train with the girls this morning.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corythosaurus

Two Things About the Wampanoags

First, a story...

According to legend, the giant Maushop created the colorful cliffs of Gay Head, Massachusetts.  He was living there when the Wampanoags first settled in the area.

Maushop made friends with the Wampanoags and showed them how to live in peace and harmony.  He protected them until the Europeans came.  Then he disappeared.  He left smoke from his pipe (the coastal fog) as a reminder of the happy time when he lived among them.

Second, a tradition...

Some Wampanoag families set out extra plates at dinner time, just in case unexpected guests come along.

*Both tidbits from this beautiful and rich culture learned from A True Book - The Wampanoags by Alice K. Flanagan.

http://www.american-native-art.com/publication/wampanoag/wampanoag.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wampanoag