Origin of the Union Jack Blends Three Crosses in History
The article explains the Union Jack origin from the crosses of St George St Andrew and St Patrick on a blue field. It notes the 1707 unification of England and Scotland and the later addition of Patrick's diagonal cross after the Irish union, plus details on handmade regimental colors and regimental tailoring by workers and craftsmen.
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St. Andrew
St. George
James I
England
St. Patrick
Earth's cloud belt and feats of disability pioneers
A Washington scientist explains a vast equatorial cloud belt where rain pours and winds are calm, a navigation obstacle for ships crossing the Atlantic. The article also profiles Ely Bowen and Charles Tripp, disabled partners who run a Lincoln, Illinois poultry farm and perform remarkable feats using their hinged limbs and trained feet.
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Charles Tripp
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Tripp
Howen
Calendar of the Romans Revisited in Ancient Texts
The article notes that the Roman calendar originated as a moneylender’s ledger with interest due on calends the first day each month. It contrasts modern use with the term calendae and cites Seneca on the word’s origin as tied to greed.
Yeggman Defines A Hybrid Criminal In Early Lore
The piece describes a yegg or yeggman as a blend of tramp and burglar who roams by stealing or hitchhiking on freight trains. Their crimes target banks or post offices in small towns and they often end up injured or forced to beg, becoming known as ez yegzmen in later notoriety.
Shake Dice Decides Sacramento Judgeship Vacancy
A Sacramento California judgeship vacancy saw three candidates. Two believed their odds equal and rolled dice to withdraw. The governor learned of the wager and appointed the third candidate to the post.
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Quip on Will Leaves Relative Bequeathed Reminder
A short joke depicts a man asking if his late uncle remembered him in the will. The reply shows the uncle did remember by leaving a bequest to him.
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