Word of the day: Zymurgy
Zymurgy [ZY-mər-jee] Part of speech: noun Origin: Greek, mid-19th century The study or practice of fermentation in brewing, winemaking,...
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Classic City News
- Jun 1
- 5 min
Stories behind the names of 10 constellations
Each constellation of stars in the night sky has a fascinating origin story. From the 48 constellations named by the Greek astronomer...
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Classic City News
- May 30
- 2 min
There's more to the Easter Island heads than meets the eye
The heads have bodies Few historical artifacts are as mesmerizing — or as mysterious — as the Easter Island statues. Known as moai...
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Classic City News
- May 30
- 1 min
Word of the day: Extant
Extant [EK-stənt] Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin, mid-16th century Especially of a document) Still in existence; surviving....
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Classic City News
- May 30
- 5 min
Why was Attila the Hun important?
6 Surprising facts about Attila and the Huns More than 1,500 years after his death, Attila the Hun remains one of the most fear-inducing...
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Classic City News
- May 29
- 5 min
7 Amazing facts about NYC
New York City is one of the great metropolises of world history, rivaling the cultural and architectural splendor of ancient Rome,...
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Classic City News
- May 24
- 1 min
Science fact of the day: There are 6 sea lion species
There are 6 different species of Sea Lions. They are: Steller’s Sea Lions (sometimes called Northern Sea Lions), California Sea Lions,...
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Classic City News
- May 22
- 2 min
The founder of what famous museums never visited the U.S.?
James Smithson, the man behind the Smithsonian Institute, never visited the U.S. Born in France and raised in England, chemist James...
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Classic City News
- May 16
- 1 min
Ben Franklin's alphabet got rid of these six letters
Good old Ben created a new alphabet with only 20 letters When he wasn’t busy experimenting with electricity or dismissing our national...
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Classic City News
- May 15
- 1 min
Science fact of the day: Wild turkeys can fly
While you may have assumed they’d be unwieldy in the air, wild turkeys are actually proficient, fast fliers. In fact, they can reach...
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Classic City News
- May 15
- 2 min
What does the “D” in D-day stand for?
It doesn’t really stand for anything On June 6, 1944, the largest land, sea, and air invasion in the history of the world took place on...
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Classic City News
- May 11
- 2 min
Have you seen the world's smallest flower?
The smallest flower in the world is the size of a candy sprinkle. The world’s smallest flower is commonly found throughout North America...
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Classic City News
- May 11
- 1 min
Word of the day: Paragon
Paragon [PAR-ə-gahn] Part of speech: noun Origin: Greek, mid-16th century 1.A perfect diamond of 100 carats or more. 2.A person or thing...
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Classic City News
- May 10
- 2 min
Why the last Civil War pension was paid a few years ago
And then there was one… Irene Triplett. 86-year-old Irene Triplett is the daughter of a Civil War veteran and is the last living...
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Classic City News
- May 7
- 1 min
Word of the day: Scumble
Scumble [SKUM-bəl] Part of speech: verb Origin: Unknown location, late 17th century 1.[With object] modify (a painting or color) by...
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Classic City News
- May 4
- 5 min
8 Exciting facts about the Kentucky Derby
For a mere 120 seconds on the first Saturday of May, 20 thoroughbred horses take center stage in Louisville at the Kentucky Derby, the...
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Classic City News
- May 4
- 1 min
Science fact of the day: Fennec foxes are fast
Fennec Foxes are speedy creatures. In fact, despite their relatively short legs, they can reach running speeds of 20 mph!
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Classic City News
- May 1
- 6 min
5 beverages people don’t drink anymore
Vintage soft drinks are some of the most nostalgic pieces of cultural ephemera. These mundane everyday items seem to take on a certain...
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Classic City News
- Apr 29
- 1 min
Word of the day: Adduce
Adduce [ə-DOOS] Part of speech: verb Origin: Latin, early 17th century Cite as evidence. Examples of adduce in a sentence "You'll have to...
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Classic City News
- Apr 26
- 1 min
The origins of the beloved Teddy Bear
Theodore Roosevelt is known as the first conservationist President, having established national parks, wildlife refuges, and national...
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