It’s unclear if the jade smoothies were responsible for his longevity, he did live to the ripe old age of 69. However, before you rev up the blender, keep in mind, Emperor Wu was essentially drinking gravel.
Jade Fever
Shatter Proof
Soon the Roman Empire and the cities along its trade routes were lousy with glass. Like a sleek, new iPhone, it became the got-to-have-it merch.
Dining on Dormouse
Wine was definitely on the menu, and the delectable dormouse was most likely too.
Pompeii: What a Blast
“…darkness came…like the black of closed and unlighted rooms. You could hear women lamenting, children crying, men shouting…” ~ Pliny the Younger (61-113 AD) an eyewitness of the destruction of Pompeii.
Come Sail Away
Deep in debt, they sailed away one night to avoid debt collectors.
See Joan Run
Joanie is running a very unusual race…It kinda flies in the face of marathon wisdom of the past, of the way most top competitors compete, but Joanie is her own woman. –Bill Rodgers, marathoner and ABC Sports commentator.
Vincent
In his teens, he dropped out of school and bounced around struggling to fit in.
Batter Up!
Dressed in an army uniform on a hot sunny day, Ruth chased baseballs dropping hither and thither from the sky.
Thunder Wall
It was chilling, thrilling, and oh so worth the trip!
Got Ice Cream?
It is clear that Hallauer’s ingenuity and Berner’s business savvy paved the way for a wide variety of ice cream innovations.
Museum Bites 