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The Cannonball Lodged in the Wall of the Hotel de Sens — StickyMangoRice

Posted on January 5, 2021 by smkelly8

On the 28th of July, 1830, a cannon was aimed at the Hôtel de Sens in Paris. The powder exploded, and the projectile, a lump of iron weighing several kilograms, collided with the stone with a hefty thunk. Instead of … Continue reading →

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American Toby Jug Museum

Posted on October 16, 2018 by smkelly8

As part of the Open House Chicago 2018 event, I discovered the American Toby Jug Museum. I had no idea what a Toby Jug was and learned that: A Toby Jug is a figural ceramic pitcher modeled in the form … Continue reading →

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