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👉 Did you know this is the oldest operating public market in the United States? 🇺🇸
It is known as the "Central Market." Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, it is comprised of over 50 vendors!
The market primarily sells foodstuffs, many of which are local cuisine. 1/3
It is known as the "Central Market." Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, it is comprised of over 50 vendors!
The market primarily sells foodstuffs, many of which are local cuisine. 1/3
January 13, 2026 at 2:29 AM
👉 Did you know this is the oldest operating public market in the United States? 🇺🇸
It is known as the "Central Market." Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, it is comprised of over 50 vendors!
The market primarily sells foodstuffs, many of which are local cuisine. 1/3
It is known as the "Central Market." Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, it is comprised of over 50 vendors!
The market primarily sells foodstuffs, many of which are local cuisine. 1/3
Huey Long, aka "The Kingfish" was an influential politician from Louisiana during the New Deal era. During his tenure as governor, he rallied against large corporations such as Standard Oil, and brought massive public works projects to fruition. 1/3
January 13, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Huey Long, aka "The Kingfish" was an influential politician from Louisiana during the New Deal era. During his tenure as governor, he rallied against large corporations such as Standard Oil, and brought massive public works projects to fruition. 1/3
This is the room Pope Francis stayed in. Room 201 of Casa Santa Marta.
April 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This is the room Pope Francis stayed in. Room 201 of Casa Santa Marta.
The Great Depression was a period of economic downturn, spanning from 1929 to 1939. It began with the October 1929 Wall Street market crash. The countries with the most unemployed were the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. 1/3
April 9, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The Great Depression was a period of economic downturn, spanning from 1929 to 1939. It began with the October 1929 Wall Street market crash. The countries with the most unemployed were the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. 1/3
The speech President Richard Nixon would've given, had the moon landing been a disaster.
January 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The speech President Richard Nixon would've given, had the moon landing been a disaster.
George H.W. Bush's memo to his staff informing them that his dog, Ranger is on a diet.
January 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
George H.W. Bush's memo to his staff informing them that his dog, Ranger is on a diet.
GREAT DEPRESSION FOODS
The Great Depression was a time where resources were scarce, and people had to conserve as much as they could, especially when it came to food. Below are some of the most popular foods during that time. 1/4
The Great Depression was a time where resources were scarce, and people had to conserve as much as they could, especially when it came to food. Below are some of the most popular foods during that time. 1/4
January 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
GREAT DEPRESSION FOODS
The Great Depression was a time where resources were scarce, and people had to conserve as much as they could, especially when it came to food. Below are some of the most popular foods during that time. 1/4
The Great Depression was a time where resources were scarce, and people had to conserve as much as they could, especially when it came to food. Below are some of the most popular foods during that time. 1/4
On this day in 2007, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone to the public.
January 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
On this day in 2007, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone to the public.
Emma Morano was the last living person to be born in the 1800s. She was born on November 29, 1899, and died on April 15th, 2017. 1/4
January 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Emma Morano was the last living person to be born in the 1800s. She was born on November 29, 1899, and died on April 15th, 2017. 1/4
Henry Gunther is widely regarded as the last soldier to die in World War I, perishing just one minute before the armistice was set to take effect. Having been demoted, he sought to regain his rank, and in the final moments of the war, his squad approached a roadblock of two German machine guns. 1/3
December 23, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Henry Gunther is widely regarded as the last soldier to die in World War I, perishing just one minute before the armistice was set to take effect. Having been demoted, he sought to regain his rank, and in the final moments of the war, his squad approached a roadblock of two German machine guns. 1/3
Did you know there is an island called "Inaccessible Island"? It was spotted in January 1656 by Dutch explorer Jan Jakobszoon, and the reason why it has its unique name has been theorized. The first theory is that the Dutch crew that landed were unable to reach the interior, and 1/2
December 23, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Did you know there is an island called "Inaccessible Island"? It was spotted in January 1656 by Dutch explorer Jan Jakobszoon, and the reason why it has its unique name has been theorized. The first theory is that the Dutch crew that landed were unable to reach the interior, and 1/2
The "Pig War" was a dispute between the United States and Great Britain in 1859. It gets the name "pig war" due to the fact it was triggered by the shooting of a pig. Despite the fact it is referred to as a war, no casualties were reported on either side.
December 23, 2024 at 1:20 AM
The "Pig War" was a dispute between the United States and Great Britain in 1859. It gets the name "pig war" due to the fact it was triggered by the shooting of a pig. Despite the fact it is referred to as a war, no casualties were reported on either side.
DashCon was a convention created by fans of the blogging site Tumblr. It was held on July 11th, 2014, and was intended to be the "largest gathering of Tumblr users to date." However, once convention day arrived, things went sour. 1/5
December 19, 2024 at 5:54 AM
DashCon was a convention created by fans of the blogging site Tumblr. It was held on July 11th, 2014, and was intended to be the "largest gathering of Tumblr users to date." However, once convention day arrived, things went sour. 1/5
More posts are coming, I'm just trying to find some more interesting stuff to post about!
December 17, 2024 at 1:42 AM
More posts are coming, I'm just trying to find some more interesting stuff to post about!
On January 26th, 1905, the world's largest diamond was found. It weighed 3,106.75 carats and was found at the Premier Mine near Pretoria, South Africa. Below is an image of the rough diamond.
December 13, 2024 at 1:35 AM
On January 26th, 1905, the world's largest diamond was found. It weighed 3,106.75 carats and was found at the Premier Mine near Pretoria, South Africa. Below is an image of the rough diamond.
On September 7th, 1652, around 15,000 farmers and militia rebelled against the Dutch in Taiwan. What happened? 1/5
December 13, 2024 at 1:25 AM
On September 7th, 1652, around 15,000 farmers and militia rebelled against the Dutch in Taiwan. What happened? 1/5
On September 16th, 1620, the Pilgrims set sail from Plymouth, England on the Mayflower.
December 13, 2024 at 1:04 AM
On September 16th, 1620, the Pilgrims set sail from Plymouth, England on the Mayflower.
On December 18th, 1867, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan. The resulting earthquake killed at least 580 people.
December 13, 2024 at 1:01 AM
On December 18th, 1867, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan. The resulting earthquake killed at least 580 people.
On December 18th, 1787, New Jersey became the third state to ratify the constitution.
December 13, 2024 at 12:54 AM
On December 18th, 1787, New Jersey became the third state to ratify the constitution.
Emil Seidel was a former mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born on December 13th, 1864 in Ashland, Pennsylvania.
He started working as a woodcarver, and at age 22 decided to improve his skills, staying 6 years in Berlin.
Berlin is where he discovered the Socialist Party, and on 1/5
He started working as a woodcarver, and at age 22 decided to improve his skills, staying 6 years in Berlin.
Berlin is where he discovered the Socialist Party, and on 1/5
December 13, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Emil Seidel was a former mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born on December 13th, 1864 in Ashland, Pennsylvania.
He started working as a woodcarver, and at age 22 decided to improve his skills, staying 6 years in Berlin.
Berlin is where he discovered the Socialist Party, and on 1/5
He started working as a woodcarver, and at age 22 decided to improve his skills, staying 6 years in Berlin.
Berlin is where he discovered the Socialist Party, and on 1/5
On December 10th, 1901, the first Nobel Prize ceremony was held. This was on the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.
December 10, 2024 at 3:08 AM
On December 10th, 1901, the first Nobel Prize ceremony was held. This was on the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.
On this day in 1980, John Lennon was murdered by Mark David Chapman outside of the Dakota in NYC.
December 8, 2024 at 10:49 PM
On this day in 1980, John Lennon was murdered by Mark David Chapman outside of the Dakota in NYC.
Jean Lafitte was a French pirate, known for helping the United States during a war with Great Britain. In 1812, Jean and his fleet assisted General Andrew Jackson during the Battle of New Orleans in return for a legal pardon. Below is a presumed portrait of Jean.
December 8, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Jean Lafitte was a French pirate, known for helping the United States during a war with Great Britain. In 1812, Jean and his fleet assisted General Andrew Jackson during the Battle of New Orleans in return for a legal pardon. Below is a presumed portrait of Jean.
HISTORY IN THE MAKING: The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France has reopened after its 2019 fire that caused significant damage to the structure.
December 8, 2024 at 6:06 AM
HISTORY IN THE MAKING: The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France has reopened after its 2019 fire that caused significant damage to the structure.
On December 19th, 1972, Apollo 17 returned to earth. It was the last crewed lunar mission from the U.S. as of now
December 7, 2024 at 4:59 AM
On December 19th, 1972, Apollo 17 returned to earth. It was the last crewed lunar mission from the U.S. as of now