Odd Facts From A Curious Ledger Of Trivia
A collection of misc facts covers postal versus post cards with stampless examples, the Greek painter Zeuxis and a plausible tale of painted grapes, Rhode Island’s 1686 settlement by Roger Williams, the Appian Way built by Appius Claudius, Italy’s 300 mile route from Rome to Brindisi, and a note on how snakes often use natural crevices rather than digging own burrows.
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Zeuxis
Rhode Island
Roger Williams
Italy
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Appius Claudius
Rome
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Naples
Brindisi
Adriatic Sea
Last Survivor of Revolutionary War Dies at 109
Daniel Frederick Bakenjan, who died in Freedom, NY in 1869, was the last surviving veteran of the Revolutionary War. He was 109 years, 6 months, and 8 days old at the time of the war's end.
Across and Down Word Puzzle From Early 20th Century Page
A scrambled crossword style puzzle lists across and down clues with numerous misspellings and editorial marks. The page includes entries such as famous composers, geographic terms, various materials, and fragmented phrases. The editor notes a cryptic quote about seeking the Lord rightly and credits King Features Syndicate for distribution.
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