Daily Archives: 24 September 24, 2007

Nixon (Ford, Wilson, Taft, JFK, LBJ . . .) Slept Here

For some people, sleeping in a presidential bedroom is the thrill of a lifetime. But in the Washington area, the experience can last a lifetime. Two houses that have been owned by former presidents were offered for sale recently. The … Continue reading

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The Top Twenty Starship Captains

For mysteries, it’s the gumshoe; romance novels, the busty maiden; fantasy novels, the young adventurer; political thrillers, the idealistic lawyer. In science fiction, the archetypal hero is the starship captain – doughty scientist-explorers setting off across the uncharted reaches of … Continue reading

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Fifty Years of ‘In God We Trust’

It’s been 50 years since “In God We Trust” first appeared on U.S. paper currency, and those four little words have proven to be the source of big debate in the courts.  Long before the words were printed on paper … Continue reading

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