On this day in history: In 1781, British General Charles Lord Cornwallis surrendered to U.S. General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia. It was to be the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. In 1914, U.S. government owned vehicles were first used to pick up mail in Washington, DC. And in 1985, the first Blockbuster video-rental store opens in Dallas, Texas.
Early Americans Worked Hard To Get Their Caffeine Fix – It seems as if people have been craving coffee for a very long time…
Sand Grain Gallery – These images if sand, very close up, are stunning in their beautiful complexity. We often don’t think of the individual grains of sand as something to admire when we are at the beach, but these images show just how unique they can be.
Archaeologists Unearth Civil War Refuge For Escaped Slaves – You have read about the Underground Railroad, but most people have never seen any definitive proof of it. A recent find in Hampton, VA, however, shows that there were many, in both the north and the south, that cared about the plight of the slaves.
How To Recover From An All-Nighter – What do you do when you miss out on a good night’s sleep? How can you recover enough to function through the day, until you can get a good rest?
Tomorrow In Church History
After Washington’s victory at Yorktown on the 19th, he proclaimed a day of thanksgiving on the 20th, recognizing God’s hand in America’s independence. Read more about it here.
How Making Time For Books Made Me Feel Less Busy – We live in a very busy society, and we seldom have time for the things we enjoy, or want to enjoy. This article explains just how bad that might be for us, and what we can do about it.
Another “Is Print Dead?” Article – In the ongoing debate about which is better, print books or ebooks, the New York Times brings in some current sales figures.
How To Read Better And Retain More – And since we are on the subject of books and reading, the Gospel Coalition gives some great insight on how to read effectively, and retain more of what you take in.