Wasp Nest Census Surprises Researchers
Barbara J Betz of Johns Hopkins counted 402 wasps in a single nest including 105 adults, larvae and pupae. The autumn tally likely underestimates summer numbers as workers die in warmer months. The nest was preserved in alcohol for a year before analysis.
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Johns Hopkins University
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Gutenberg the Inventor of Movable Type
The First Printer Gutenberg born about 1400 in Mainz formed a press partnership with Johannes Faust in 1450. They printed a vocabulary and a Latin Bible before Gutenberg died about 1468. A private London collector recently paid over $100,000 at auction for a paper Gutenberg Bible copy.
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Evolution of Sauerkraut Through History and Use
The article traces sauerkraut origins to early preservers who packed various fruits and vegetables alongside cabbage. It notes daily apple slices and spices for flavor, highlights sauerkraut and cabbage as vitamin rich, and affirm cabbage as a wholesome food even before vitamin knowledge.
Modern Embalming and What It Reveals About the Dead
Professor E J Farris argues in Science that modern embalming using paraffin preserves bodies in natural form and color for a long time. He notes 3 000 years from now future descendants could learn how we looked, unlike ancient Egyptian mummies.
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Farris
Scientific American
No Disgrace in Failure
A terse inspirational remark on perseverance and courage in the face of setbacks. It frames failure as a common, unavoidable experience and extols resilience as the defining virtue of true effort. The speaker underscores that scars and trials mark those who strive.
Christmas program rehearsal at Sunday School
The schedule lists a 9:30 Sunday School and Bible Class, a 10:30 German Service, and a 2:00 Christmas program rehearsal by the whole Sunday School led by Pastor A. H. Falkenberg.
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Zion’s Lutheran Church
Santa Claus Editorial Classic Teaser From The Sun 1897
A historical Sun magazine piece presents the Virginia O'Hanlon Santa Claus letter and the famous reply: Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus. The editorial extols faith over skepticism and closes with a festive Christmas menu and homey recipes.
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Ninety-fifth Street
Rancis Marcellus Church
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