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Did you know that February 13 has been designated “Get a Different Name Day”? While this national, albeit obscure observation was invented purely for fun, it does put one in mind of the unique impact titular claims to fame have on various people and places throughout the world. Some are meaningful and even powerful, while … Continue reading The Backstory Behind Bizarre Town Names in Delaware and Maryland
National Inventors’ Day has been observed annually on February 11 (Thomas Edison’s birthday) since 1983. It was proclaimed so by President Ronald Regan as a way to honor brilliant-minded inventors and their remarkable, innovative contributions to society throughout history. Credit: Wikimedia Commons There are many different museums devoted to inventions and technology throughout the Mid-Atlantic … Continue reading Inventing Memories at Hagley Museum
Attention Eastern Shore residents! Is the lingering cold, coastal climate keeping you cooped up indoors? To ward off the possibility of going stir-crazy, I present to you a most magical solution—an outing to Dickens Parlour Theatre. Credit: Dickens Parlour Theatre With its convenient location in Ocean View, Delaware (just minutes west of Bethany Beach), Dickens … Continue reading The Delights of Delaware’s Dickens Parlour Theatre
Did you know that January is National Hot Tea Month? Furthermore, January 12 is National Hot Tea Day. How befitting a time for such an occasion at what is arguably the coldest time of year for those of us living in the Mid-Atlantic region. A hot cup of tea is also a warm and welcoming … Continue reading Tantalizing Tea Experiences Throughout the Region