By Phin Upham At the time of the American Civil War, New York was finding itself in a very delicate place. As a financial and economic hub, the city relied on the robust Southern economy. This economy was fueled largely by slavery, which was near universally opposed by the North. New York profited from the […]
Henry Flagler: One of the Founders of Standard Oil
Article written by A to Z Dog, all about dogs, articles, tips and more Standard Oil was not a venture John Rockefeller created, per say. It grew from Rockefeller’s inspiration, but he is quoted as saying that the idea belonged to Henry Flagler. Flagler is an interesting character in the history of Standard Oil. He […]
The Importance of the Erie Canal
By Phineas Upham During the early 1800s, most transport of goods was confined to using pack animals. In some cases, those animals might draw a cart that could carry more than 250 pounds, but that was about the most one could hope to move any great distance without a great deal of hassle. New York […]
The Early Days of the NYSE
By Phineas Upham, When the South Seas Company sold its shares at exorbitant prices, many investors were taken for a ride. By1711, the company was worth roughly 1,000 British pounds per share, but the value would plummet within nine years. That event became known as the South Seas Crash and it caused the governmet, which […]
This Man Mass Produced the World’s First Toothbrush
By Samuel Phineas Upham William Addis is believed to be the first person to properly mass-produce a toothbrush. He was born in 1734, and nothing about his childhood suggests a penchant for oral hygiene. Instead, the origins of the toothbrush, as conceived by Addis, originated in prison. Was it the world’s first toothbrush? Not really. […]
The Secret Life of Robert Maxwell
By Phineas Upham Robert Maxwell was once widely considered to be one of the richest men in the entire world. He was a publishing magnate who held onto a vast empire, until it all crumbled before his death. Maxwell was born to a Jewish family in Czechoslovakia, and his family suffered immensely during the holocaust. […]
Kellogg’s for a Happier, Saner Diet?
By Phineas Upham Founded in 1906, the brand Kellogg’s is one most of us have come to know and love throughout our lifetimes. What might surprise you to learn is that the company was founded by Will Keith Kellogg based on practices he’d picked up at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Kellogg was an employee at […]
Knock Out Fat with Boxing
Article by Paleo Forever There are countless methods for working out in order to lose weight. Unfortunately, most of them can feel like torture or they’re just so boring it takes everything you got to not lose interest, even if you are seeing results. Fortunately, with boxing, you’ll have an easy time sticking with it and […]
Blue Berries: The New World Food
Written by Phin Upham Blueberries are a New World food, so named because they originated from the Americas. The indigo colored fruit was often eaten fresh, but colonial cooks found the taste so similar to other berries that they found their way into all kinds of dishes. It was common to find blueberry preserves or […]
Can you drive in the Cayman Islands with your domestic driver’s license?
Written by Andys Rent-A-Car So you find yourself in the beautiful Cayman Islands. The moment you get off the plane, you want to rent a car so it would be more convenient for you to get around. You find grand caymans car rentals, and you’ve gotten yourself a great deal over a beautiful convertible. But […]