Electric Cars… of The 1890s
Electric cars were first introduced in the late 1890s, but they didn't catch on.
Is Tropical Sustainable Logging Possible?
So-called sustainable commercial logging is not sustainable.
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Dune at 50
Frank Herbert's novel Dune, the best selling science-fiction novel of all time, celebrates it's 50th birthday and is still read in innovative ways.
The Invention of the Family Room
The family room was a post-WWII invention, a sign of new affluence and middle class aspirations.
Venom Found in the Unlikeliest of Animals
Venom is used by some surprising animals, including mammals.
Gardening in Space
Zero-gravity gardening: why growing plants in space isn't the same as here on Earth.
Teaching Kids Their Place
A historical survey of early 20th century teaching finds students being taught their place in the socioeconomic system.
Suggested Readings: Breadwinners, Adjusting to Entitlement, Our Newest Ancestor
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The Problem With ‘All-American Girl’
The sitcom All-American Girl was the first to focus on an Asian American family; it lasted one season.
Was George Wallace Anti-Education…Or Just Anti-Integration?
While pledging to keep schools segregated, Alabama Governor George Wallace set up a community college system that benefited black Alabamans.