Stories Old West & Beyond 04.01.25
“Fear narrows the little entrance of our heart. It shrinks up our capacity to love. It freezes up our power to give ourselves.” —Thomas Merton
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1. THE OLD WEST: ACTS OF VENGEANCE
After witnessing the cold-blooded killing of his father, eight-year-old Frank "Pistol Pete" Eaton vowed to track down the killers. And, he did. One by one, according to the "LEGEND OF PISTOL PETE"
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2. THE OLD WEST: PISTOL PETE, THE MASCOT
In 1958, Oklahoma State University adopted Pistol Pete as its mascot. Twenty-six years later, the university officially licensed the familiar caricature of Pistol Pete.
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3. WRITERS USED TO RELY ON BREADCRUMBS BEFORE THE ERASER
On March 30th, 1858, Hymen Lipman obtained a patent for an eraser-topped pencil. This past Sunday was National Pencil Day. Here are more than 25 facts about pencils.
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4. THE BOOKS THAT CHANGED THEIR LIVES
The Ultimate Book List is a directory of books recommended by famous personalities, celebrities, and experts. It includes links to interviews and articles about the books and individuals mentioned.
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5. DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF LIKEABILITY
Researchers say charm and charisma rank alongside knowledge as key components for likability. Here are five key benefits to being likable.
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6. THE WOMAN INVENTOR WHO AUTOMATED DISHWASHING
In 1893, socialite Josephine Garis Cochran was so upset that servants kept breaking the china when it was being washed that she decided to wash it herself. Eventually, she devised a way to streamline the task and developed a dishwashing machine.
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7. FUNERAL HOME IN OHIO APPLIES FOR LIQUOR LICENSE.
If opening a business inside a former chocolate factory wasn’t unique enough, the owners of a Columbus, Ohio, funeral parlor hope to expand its services to offer liquor. They believe traditional funeral services rank as a thing of the past.
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8. STRETCH YOUR BRAIN POWER WITH WORDFALL
If you enjoy word games, here’s a challenging and fun game involving a seven-letter word from which you create smaller words. The game removed a letter each time you complete another line. The word you select, however, must be the correct one.
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“Never be afraid to let someone know if they brightened the room they just walked into. Or if something they said inspired you to change. … Say it. Always say it.” —Donna Ashworth
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