History

Is the Benzini Brothers circus real? There’s another illusion going on here: the Benzini Brothers circus never actually existed. Many of the other circuses mentioned in the book, like Ringling Brothers, are real. So the Benzini circus is an “”illusion”” created to please its audience, but it’s also an illusion created by Gruen to please … Read more

How long did child chimney sweeps work? The only option available to the child apprentice was to eventually climb through the ranks. After working for seven years they could go on to become a journeyman sweep and eventually perhaps become a master sweep themselves. Read more on www.historic-uk.com In the 18th and 19th centuries, child … Read more

Who first rode a horse? Archaeologists have suspected for some time that the Botai people were the world’s first horsemen, but previous sketchy evidence has been disputed, with some arguing that the Botai simply hunted horses. Now Outram and colleagues believe they have three conclusive pieces of evidence proving domestication. Read more on www.abc.net.au Since … Read more

When was thrifting popular? While thrifting began in the late 19th century, it didn’t gain popularity until the early 2000s. Unfortunately, the fashion industry can harm the environment, and people in the early 2000s wanted to reduce the harmful effects of the industry. Read more on www.2ndavestores.com In the realm of fashion today, thrifting has … Read more

Who was first FedEx or UPS? Comparison chart FedEx UPS Founded 1971 1907 Next day delivery FedEx Express ? within the US UPS Next Day Air, within the US Cheaper ground delivery FedEx Ground UPS Ground Time-guaranteed international delivery FedEx Express UPS Worldwide Express 20 more rows Read more on www.diffen.com FedEx and UPS are … Read more

Where did park come from? park (n.) mid-13c., “”tract of land enclosed as a preserve for beasts of the chase,”” from Old French parc “”enclosed wood or heath land used as a game preserve”” (12c.), probably ultimately from West Germanic *parruk “”enclosed tract of land”” (source also of Old English pearruc, root of paddock (n. … Read more

Who was the first black barber? William T. Johnson (1809 ?) was a free African American barber of biracial parentage, who lived in Natchez, Mississippi. He was born into slavery but his owner, also named William Johnson and thought to be his father, emancipated him in 1820. Read more on en.wikipedia.org There have been barbers … Read more

Where was the first cafe established? Read more on www.britannica.com Cafes are become an essential component of our daily life. Cafes are a popular hangout for many people, whether they’re meeting friends for brunch or getting a quick cup of coffee on their way to work. But have you ever questioned how it all started? … Read more

Who were the first tourists? The first real tourist, according to historians, was Cyriacus of Ancona. He journeyed around the Mediterranean, eager to learn about Greek and Roman history. His desire to learn about what had come before ? and to see what remained ? encouraged others to think about how travel could benefit education. … Read more

What year did Neponset drive-in close? 1985 The Neponset Drive-In was a popular spot for decades but by the 1980s it was losing its luster. To increase revenue the site was also used as the site of a flea market for a while ? but by 1985, the whole thing closed down. Read more on … Read more