Category Archives: Forgotten Famous Folk

Wait…why is that funny?

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Solonor

A couple of weeks ago, Whiny the Elder and I were flipping around the TV dial when we stumbled upon an episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show–one of the best of the early 60’s sitcoms (if not of all … Continue reading →

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Wherein your host removes all dobut of his royal geekiness…

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Solonor

In my ongoing Doctor Who-obsessive state, I started wondering where all the Doctor’s companions wound up and if any of them could possibly be around for the current series (a la Sarah Jane). Fortunately, with a little Wikipedia help, I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Rest well, doc. Ya done good.

Posted on April 13, 2005 by Solonor

Maurice Hilleman, Master in Creating Vaccines, Dies at 85 The Man Who Saved Your Life – Maurice R. Hilleman – Developer of Vaccines for Mumps and Pandemic Flu The names Jenner, Pasteur, Salk and Sabin are likely to register with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Annie Russell

Posted on December 13, 2004 by Solonor

The concert last night was held in the beautiful, old Annie Russell Theater at Rollins College (which is on the National Register of Historic Places). I’m always fascinated by places that were named after someone most people have never heard … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Who shot who in the what now?

Posted on August 11, 2004 by Solonor

I’ve always been a history junkie. Presidents and the Civil War (especially Gettysburg) have been my thing. I can recite the names of the 43 Presidents in order–forward or backward. I also love the etymology of words and the timelines … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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