Umbrella origins traced from sun shade to rain protection
The article notes rain use emerged later than sun shade origins, tracing umbrella history from 11th century B C Chinese roots through Egypt and Babylon. It highlights royal associations in the East and early European adoption by Greeks and Romans, with a revival in Italy in the late 16th century and continued symbolism of power.
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B. C
Egypt
Babylon
Europe
Greece
Italy
Umbrellas Through History From Past to Present
The text traces umbrellas from early calls for peace, to their military use in France and England, then notes their widespread European adoption by the 18th century and minimal stylistic changes until lighter weights emerged. It adds that 20th century designs brought a range of colors for women's umbrellas.
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France
England
Europe
Fun Time The Chuckle Box
A quirky exchange features Jane, Jess, Mary and Johnny debating elephants and floods with humorous, oddly poignant lines about training animals and rivers and bridges.
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Chuckle Box
Optical illusion squares puzzle answer Explained
A reader notes three squares appear different in size but are equal. The center looks higher due to eye movement upward while the right appears wider as attention shifts to the edges. Yesterday's Word Puzzle answer given as Give Live Love Lose Lost. stiffness to Britannica World Atlas reference. winner Cindy Potter, 12, Richland, N.
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Cindy Potter
Richland
U S Faces Dilemma Over Vietcong Truce and Negotiations
U S leaders worry a truce could let the Vietcong control most of South Vietnam and regroup unseen while the United States and South Vietnam observe but cannot easily monitor Vietcong activities. Officials clash over direct NFL talks, and Hanoi division on escalation or negotiated settlement slows momentum.
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South Vietnam
United States
National Liberation Front
Goldberg
Johnson
NFL
Thant
Washington
Hanoi
Moscow
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