J. Marion Sims, the controversial “father of modern gynecology,” conducted experiments on slaves and did not use anesthesia

The Vintage News May 9, 2018 Martin Chalakoski In August 2017 a group of angry protesters and human-rights activists gathered around the statue of Dr. J. Marion Sims in Central Park in New York City. Fired up, enraged, dressed in white hospital gowns sprayed with red (as in blood) to signify women’s pain and suffering during … Read more

After NASA started sending silver Snoopy pins into space in 1968, they became a highly coveted award

The Vintage News Apr 2, 2018 E.L. Hamilton It is perhaps the most coveted Space Flight Awareness award, and it’s hard to win. Less than 1 percent of the aerospace program workforce receives it annually, according to NASA, and the criteria of significant contributions is long. What is this prestigious award? A Snoopy lapel pin. Yes, … Read more

The tomb of the high priestess Hetpet, built 4,400 years ago, unearthed in Egypt near the Great Pyramids of Giza

The Vintage News Feb 7, 2018 Stefan Andrews Credit: NurPhoto / Getty Images Despite all the discoveries that have been made about Ancient Egypt, archaeologists are confident that there’s more to be found, new riches sleeping under the vast dunes of the desert. They seem to be right, as a tomb was recently unearthed that belonged … Read more

How to survive house and forest fires

Outdoor Revival By Nick Oetken Publish Date: Oct 30, 2017 When you are trying to survive in dangerous circumstances, a fire can be your lifesaver because it helps you stay warm, safe, and cook food. But, if the fire is in your house or in the forest, it could be the worst nightmare that you’ve ever … Read more

How to store plastic kayaks

Outdoor Revival By Doug Williams Publish Date: Oct 30, 2017 Most kayak enthusiasts start off small, with just one favorite kayak. However, over time they tend to collect kayaks while experimenting with various types of kayaking. This presents a serious kayak storage problem since no one has unlimited spare space in their garage to securely keep … Read more

Making a comeback: How the population of blue whales is recovering

Outdoor Revival By Marion Fernandez Publish Date: Oct 30, 2017 The blue whale is not only the largest animal known to man, with impressive lengths in excess of 100 feet and weighing more than 150 tons, it is also a species that was hunted to the point of near extinction. Because of the large size of … Read more

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