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We Made Thomas Jefferson’s Ice Cream
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Thomas Jefferson’s complicated legacy encompasses his roles as an American founding father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third President of the United States. Jefferson was also an enthusiastic foodie, with a willingness to try new cuisine and an interest in kitchen gadgets. He particularly enjoyed ice cream, a dessert he likely encountered during his time in France from 1784 to 1789. And while Jefferson did not introduce the young United States to ice cream — the frozen treat was served in the American colonies as early as 1744 — he ...Read More
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Famous FiguresFact6Ferdinand Magellan did not actually circumnavigate the globe.
For more than 500 years, Ferdinand Magellan has been famous for being the first person to circumnavigate the globe — which is a bit odd, given that he didn’t actually…
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Famous FiguresFact11Ben Franklin proposed something like daylight saving time as a joke.
In most U.S. states, the clocks get set forward an hour on the second Sunday in March, making Monday morning arrive just a little too soon. While daylight saving time…
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Famous FiguresFact3Benjamin Franklin had 16 siblings.
For one of the most famous statesmen of all time, Benjamin Franklin had some relatively humble beginnings. His father, Josiah Franklin, made soap and candles. It wasn’t considered a prestigious…
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Famous FiguresArticle225 Famous Figures Who Nearly Made the Olympics
In 67 CE, the Roman Emperor Nero decided to take part in the Olympic Games. He competed in a number of events, including chariot racing, singing, poetry, and lyre playing.…
