Between 1803 and 1900, approximately 250 U.S. patents were filed for designs of apple peelers. One of the first designs was in the late 1700s. Apples were a major crop in the U.S., and the evolution of kitchen tools like apple peelers significantly sped up fall harvesting chores. Apple ...

Swim Lesson Registration is open online or in person at the Rec Center for all sessions. Offerings/sessions can be viewed online at newulmmn.org The next sessions begin March 19 (Saturdays) and March 22 (Tuesday and Thursdays). Recreational Swim Club offers swimmers the opportunity to build ...

Color Your Meals with Fruits and Vegetables It turns out that mother was right when she said, “Eat your fruits and vegetables!” Research continues to confirm the health benefits of including generous portions of fruits and vegetables in your diet. That is why it is recommended that people ...

It’s essential for designers to stay on the cutting edge of fashion, which often means finding innovative uses for new materials. Lucite, a clear acrylic resin made by DuPont, was available for commercial use by 1937. By the 1960s, it was used in furniture. Designers often added accents made ...

I love reading, I am sure that comes as no surprise. You’d be hard pressed to find a librarian who dislikes reading. I love curling up with a book on a chilly morning. I love falling asleep with a book at night. I love stolen moments of the day reading, when I should really be doing something ...

Throughout the year, we have month-long observances reminding us of important issues, historical events, and groups of people that contributed to those things. February is Black History Month. It is a time to recognize the struggles, achievements, and culture of Black people here in the United ...