On This Day
1895 – The first American automobile race takes place over the 54 miles from Chicago’s Jackson Park to Evanston, Illinois. Frank Duryea wins in approximately 10 hours.
The Chicago Times-Herald race was the first automobile race held in the United States.[1] Sponsored by the Chicago Times-Herald, the race was held in Chicago in 1895 among six motorized vehicles: four cars and two motorcycles. It was won by Frank Duryea’s Motorized Wagon.[1] The race created considerable publicity for the motocycle, which had been introduced in the United States only two years earlier.
Born On This Day
1853 – Helen Magill White, American academic (d. 1944)
Helen Magill White (November 28, 1853 – October 28, 1944) was an American academic and instructor. She was the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in the United States.
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Kathryn’s Report: $11,000 per violation: Federal Aviation Administration sends warning about holiday laser lights
Just A Car Guy: Ben and Jerry’s ice cream got started in a renovated gas station in 1978, and distributed locally with a VW squareback
Kings River Life: Mell’s Mutts: Eric, Simba, and Murphy
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By Josh Jones, Open Culture: Jazz Virtuoso Oscar Peterson Gives Dick Cavett a Dazzling Piano Lesson (1979)
Skill & paying attention!
Interesting that the shelter had millions of dollars to spend on approximately 21 dogs. Listen at 4:50
Recipes
By Laura Rege, The Kitchn: Cinnamon Roll Cake
By Caroline Stanko, Taste of Home: The Best Snack Recipe from Every State
Alaska: Homemade Peanut Butter
We eat a lot of peanut butter, so I decided to make my own. My homemade version is easier on my wallet, and I know what ingredients are in it. It’s also a lot tastier! —Marge Austin, North Pole, Alaska
By Sheela Prakash, The Kitchn: How To Make Cacio e Pepe: The Easiest Method for Perfect Results Every Time The easiest method for perfect results every time.
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- Wikimedia Commons picture of the day for January 15 January 15, 2025Picture of the day Cluster of Breath roots (pneumatophores) of a Taxodium distichum at the water's edge. Focus stack of 4 photos.
- Wikimedia Commons picture of the day for January 14 January 14, 2025Picture of the day Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at Lake Geneva during the golden hour of sunset
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