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on Feb 3, 2025

Bedford Springs
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Melrose

Bedford Springs. in 1858, President Buchanan received the first transatlantic cable in the hotel lobby.

Science Trivia / February 02, 2025

Contrail. High-flying jets produce ice-crystal clouds called "contrails" when they fly through moist, frigid air.

Science Trivia / February 02, 2025

Lunar Eclipse. A lunar eclipse may be total, partial or penumbral.

Science Trivia / February 01, 2025

Flow. Motor oil and mercury are examples of high viscosity liquids.

Science Trivia / February 01, 2025

Eratosthenes. Eratosthenes used geometry, trigonometry, and a well in Alexandria, Egypt, to calculate the earth's diameter.

Science Trivia / January 31, 2025

Reflected Sunlight. Earth's only natural satellite is the Moon.

Science Trivia / January 31, 2025

Vitus Bering. Bering was employed by Russia to determine the eastern-most limits of its northern boundary.