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Who Lived in Your House in 1940? Here’s a splendid diversion if you’re a data nerd, a history buff, or even just like good detective work: Tell the story of the family that lived in your house in 1940.

Who Lived in Your House in 1940?

A bit more background. If you are in the United States, you probably remember participating in the Decennial Census in 2010. These forms are kept confidential for 72 years—roughly an average American’s life span. But this same rule means that today (actually, a couple of days ago), the 1940 Census results became public information. The good folks at the National Archives have scanned all of these census forms, and put them all online.

My friend Sue Dynarski alerted me to all this, and issued the 1940 Census Challenge. It took me a while, but I found my house. The three families provide an interesting snapshot of Depression-era Philadelphia. First, the Chisom’s, who had moved to Philadelphia from Blackville, South Carolina. Second, were Paul and Lillian Evans (age 33 and 32), who were also from Blackville. Nancy Walthour/Shearer Family (1806-1890)

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Note: Chicago market, so YMMV Check your local T-Mobile office to see if this plan is offered in your area. My plan is 3000 anytime minutes plus the unlimited text option for $65/mo all in. Now, it's only a local plan, and my "home area" is the greater Chicago area, but for me (and maybe for others) it's the perfect plan. Pros: -3000 anytime minutes -Unlimited text -Unlimited email via MMS (my phone has another email option though I've never set it up.) Absolut Repurposing: 17 Uses for Vodka. Wise Bread Picks In college, I studied abroad in St.

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Petersburg, Russia. In a place where you can buy a liter of some of the finest vodka for only $3 and street stands sell bottles of the drink for 50 cents, it's no surprise that I came across some odd uses for the vodka while abroad. Here are ways (besides drinking) to make the most of it. Listen to Music Samples, Remixes and Cover Songs.

Riusuke Fukahori Paints Three-Dimensional Goldfish Embedded in Layers of Resin. First: watch the video.

Riusuke Fukahori Paints Three-Dimensional Goldfish Embedded in Layers of Resin

Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori paints three-dimensional goldfish using a complex process of poured resin. The fish are painted meticulously, layer by layer, the sandwiched slices revealing slightly more about each creature, similar to the function of a 3D printer. I really enjoy the rich depth of the pieces and the optical illusion aspect, it’s such an odd process that results in something that’s both a painting and sculptural. Wonderful. Dream big. Art & Design For his artwork Dream Big Peter Fecteau used 4.242 Rubik's Cubes to make a portrait of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Planet Streetpainting's 3D Lego army - the making. Posted on November 9, 2011 in Bizarre If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed or follow us on Facebook or Twitter .

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But that horror soon turned to joy as they realised that, in fact, the animals were only playing and the couple were witnessing a unique spectacle. For no sooner had the two dogs released the monkey from their grip, than the monkey turned the tables and chased them around the gardens of Barnley's Guesthouse near Kitale in northwest Kenya. Surprise: The Kennedys had heard that a lone De Brazza's Monkey, an endangered species in Kenya, had been seen occasionally in and around the gardens of the guesthouse A tennis ball seemed to be the hub of the commotion and the monkey was seen stealing it from the dogs and running away with it. source: dailymail. Bowl of shells. 12 Ways To Achieve The Very Best Glamour Shot.