What Was On Their iPod?
This is just the first in a series of looks at what songs were on iPods back in the day.
Caption Contest: When the Funny Pages Aren’t Enough Anymore
February 23, 2010
Thanks to all who participated in the last caption contest; here's another one to try on for size!
Sneezes, Farts Exhibited Presence of Evil Spirits
February 21, 2010
A question that we often hear at The History Bluff is, "Why do we say 'Bless you' after someone sneezes?" It's a good question but not entirely complete. The truth is that until recently people believed that sneezes - and farts - were the expulsion of evil spirits. Blessing someone was required in order to prevent the re-entry of the spirit(s).
History of Chinese American Cuisine
February 19, 2010
A well-intentioned but peculiar style of cooking that dates to an era when Chinese Men were prohibited by law from bringing their wives to America.
No Bones About It; We Have a Winner
February 17, 2010
Special thanks to a jury of impartial historians for selecting this contest's winner.
Norwegian WWII Ski Troop Unaware of War’s End, Massacred Olympic Biathletes
February 16, 2010
The following story is one that was quietly swept under the rug by the International Olympic Committee and world leaders who were still suffering from the Second World War. This is the story of the Oslo Biathlon Massacre.
Young Prince Suffered from Rare Disease of the Buttocks
February 15, 2010
The disease stoked heated discussion over the use of corporal punishment.
Something Held Back Promising, Cape-Wearing Skier
February 14, 2010
No one has ever shown the promise of dominance in the sport of skiing like Dan DiLeon, a Spanish skier who came from a family of skiers. His mother was from Switzerland and his father from Spain - both skied professionally. His pedigree and early accomplishments hinted at what could have been decades of international success, but his performances fell well short of what many predicted.
Newscaster Spreads Lies About Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain
February 11, 2010
We understand the excitement that is currently surrounding these 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, but it is no excuse to randomly make up the history of a mountain in the area. Ann Curry of the Today Show incorrectly shared with viewers that Grouse Mountain is named such because a Blue Grouse was spotted on the mountain some time in the 19th century.
March 2, 2010