Vienna Coffee House Waiters Disgusted With U S Tourists
Vienna waiters lament American and French tourists for spoiling coffee culture. They recall Vienna’s 17th century coffee house origins, the art of coffee making, and the leisure and social role of cafes in a city famed for its eclectic clientele and espionage lore.
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How Manhattan Island Was Paid For
In 1626 Peter Minuit bought Manhattan Island from the Canarsie Indians for 66 guilders in trinkets worth about $24. Later payments were made to the Manhattan Indians who held a stronger claim. The island’s name derives from that tribe.
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Popularity of Verse Plays: Eliot and Fry Shine in 1950
In 1950 both New York and London embraced verse drama with two standout successes. T. S. Eliot’s The Cocktail Party drew crowds, while Christopher Fry’s The Lady’s Not For Burning also gained wide acclaim.
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