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Johannes Gutenberg‘s work on the printing press began in approximately 1436 when he partnered with Andreas Dritzehn—a man who had previously instructed in gem-cutting—and Andreas Heilmann, owner of a paper mill.[38] However, it was not until a 1439 lawsuit against Gutenberg that an official record existed; witnesses’ testimony discussed Gutenberg’s types, an inventory of metals …

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The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky You say, we listen. Today we are explaining the piece which you suggested in your comments the most. One of the most radical classical music compositions of all time – Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. TMC for ek hornbeck

The Universe: Life-Altering Consequences of Time Travel One of the Universe’s most enduring mysteries is Time Travel. In this episode, we explore the possibilities. Discover why Time Travel into the future is unavoidable in the Einsteinian world of Relativity TMC for ek hornbeck

The National Debt The national debt has long been portrayed as a burden we’re placing on future generations. John Oliver discusses how national debt works, why people are so concerned about it, and why it might be more helpful that you think. TMC for ek hornbeck

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On April 3, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech at the Mason Temple (Church of God in Christ Headquarters) in Memphis, Tennessee. On the following day, Dr. King was assassinated. The speech primarily concerns the Memphis Sanitation Strike. King calls for unity, economic actions, boycotts, and nonviolent protest, while challenging the …

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The Gaspee Affair of 1772 On June 9, Gaspee gave chase to the packet ship Hannah, but Gaspee ran aground in shallow water on the northwestern side of the bay on what is now Gaspee Point. Her crew were unable to free her and Dudingston decided to wait for high tide, which would possibly set …

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Gravity binds us together and you thought it was duct tape. The Universe: Gravity’s Powerful Hold on Humanity Gravity is the most powerful and exacting force in the universe. It is pervasive and penetrating. Gravity binds us together, its reach hangs stars in the sky and its grip crushes ligh TMC for ek hornbeck

USS Alliance and the Last Battle of the American Revolution On this day in history, March 10, 1783, the last naval battle of the American Revolution is fought off Cape Canaveral, Florida, as Captains John Barry and John Green try to deliver a shipload of Spanish silver to the Continental Congress. John Barry, captain of …

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Catching Up On The Garbage We Missed During The Pandemic – SOME MORE NEWS Hi. Here is all the other terrible news you missed in 2020 while surviving a pandemic. BobbyK for ek hornbeck