Author Archive : Rachael R

What do pancake flour, hand lotion and rubber all have in common? Dr. George Washington Carver – Missouri’s own agricultural scientist and horticulturist – improved them with the use of peanuts. Born enslaved towards

Spanning almost two and a half centuries, the United States Navy has cemented their legacy of honor, courage and commitment. Serving in places like the Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Africa

Life in early 1960s America consisted of Beatlemania, lava lamps and banana bikes. This decade would become one marked with societal changes and innovative technology. Throughout the 1950s, and into the beginning of the

Step right up and see the World’s Fair of Money! An annual event, this year the fair is taking place in Rosemont, Illinois from August 6-10. While you may not see big cats or