On this day in 1817, Henry David Thoreau, social reformer, naturalist, philosopher, writer, transcendentalist, and scientist, was born. His many pursuits are reflected in his writings. As a social reformer, his principles embraced human rights over political rights, which inspired…
Author: Kristi Chanda
Florence Mills
Florence Mills was one of the most sensational African-American jazz performers in the 1920s whose voice transcended the era’s racial barriers and left her audience in awe. Mills was born in Washington, D.C. in 1896. There is not much known…
Pedal Fast in the Bike Torpedo!
Tomorrow will kick off the 108th edition of the Tour de France. From the country that brought you the Tour de France, here is another cycling first novelty: the bike torpedo! The bike torpedo, featured in the January 9, 1914…