Saturday, October 8, 2011

The Dark History of Sunglasses

Sunglasses have a dark history, but a brilliant future. The history of sunglasses can be traced back to Roman Emperor Nero who watched the gladiator competitions through polished light emerald green gems held up to his eyes.

The invention of

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Viewing the Night Sky with a Telescope

Depending on the type of telescope you have purchased, you should be able to see many wondrous images with it. You might see the moon's surface, the moons of Jupiter, or even Saturn's rings. With some knowledge of the sky and constellations,

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Great Cyclists of the Tour de France: Bernard Hinault

One of the legendary personalities and riders in the history of the Tour de France is unquestionably Bernard Hinault. Hinault was known as much for his outspoken and occasionally stubborn demeanor as he was for his considerable talent. His

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I Love Toy Trains - A Store for the Young and Old

When you hear the phrase, "I love toy trains," most of the time you wouldn't think of a store dedicated solely to toy trains. But that's exactly what that phrase means in New Buffalo, Michigan. New Buffalo serves as home to the infamous I Love Toy

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Trademark Modern Toy Trains - Toys of Yesterday Available Today

Toy trains have long been a popular choice for gifts among children. For centuries, these tiny locomotives have brought smiles to many faces of children on birthdays and holidays. However, that tiny bit of pleasure faded as the years went by, and

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Using a Telescope

So you have gone out and bought a telescope and have no idea what to do with it. Go out into the night sky and look for the brightest objects you can find. They are the best to start with because they are easy to find. Then after that, the

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Great Cyclists of the Tour de France: Eddy Merckx

Eddy Merckx is regarded by many to be the best cyclist of all time. His tenacity and refusal to relinquish his own chance to win earned him the nickname, “The Cannibal”. Merckx is one of only five riders to win the Tour de France five times.

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