Tag Archives: history
Things you never knew
A dime has 118 ridges around the edge. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue. A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours. A goldfish has a memory span of three … Continue reading
The life of Neil Armstrong
Where did Valentine’s Day come from?
The ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, an annual three-day ritual believed to ward off evil spirits and increase fertility, was held on Feb. 13 to 15. Lupercalia (also known as Februatio, which is where we get the name for our … Continue reading
Is there evidence that the flood did happen in the Old Testament?
The first book of the Bible, the book of Genesis, chapters 6 to 8, tells about a great world-wide flood. Such a major flood would surely leave much evidence. When we look around the world we do indeed find much … Continue reading
Why are there so many Denominations?
Until the Protestant Reformation, the Christian church was largely composed of the Roman Catholic Church in the west and the Greek Orthodox Church in the east. With the Reformation, however, as neglected Bible truths began to be restored and emphasized, … Continue reading
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How things used to be
Next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn’t just how you like it, think about how things used to be. Here are some facts about the 1500s: Most people got married in June because … Continue reading
