Did you know yesterday, March 6, was National Dentist’s Day? Established as a way to show honor, appreciation, and to give thanks to dentists and the dental industry in general, it goes without saying that the imperativeness of gum, tooth, and overall oral health and hygiene are all too often overlooked—overshadowed by those “other” health … Continue reading A Recap of the World’s First Dental School
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Virginia Firsts—Pioneered, Founded, Born, and Made in Old Dominion
Did you know that tomorrow, September 14, is National Virginia Day? Throughout its long and enduring history, Old Dominion has come to be known for countless attributes, achievements, and notable firsts in the nation. Some callouts are more obvious while others remain lesser-known, albeit, fascinating facts that even many residents don’t know about. Therefore, to … Continue reading Virginia Firsts—Pioneered, Founded, Born, and Made in Old Dominion
The York State Fair—Oldest in the Nation
Today it’s not uncommon for a state to host an official fair or even various concurring fairs at different fairgrounds located within a single region. Yet many do not realize that the traditional holding of state fairs in the New World officially began right in the heart of York, Pennsylvania. That’s right, York County is … Continue reading The York State Fair—Oldest in the Nation