Some of History’s Quirkiest Moments
Grab your time travel hats! We are peeling back the layers of the past to reveal a few stories you won’t find in the history books, though history class would have been much more fun if they were! When Stillness Created History Imagine a bustling Parisian street filled with life and
on train car wheels responded to their axles. In 1879, Mary Elizabeth Walton held two patents for reducing smokestack emissions. Tale of the Tallest Buildings The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and last
remaining of the original seven wonders of the world. For 4,000 years, this architectural marvel was the tallest building in the world. But all reigns must end, and in 1311, the
activity. A photographer is there, about to take the first known photograph of a person. But the only person still enough to photograph was a man getting his shoes shined — the exposure time then was several hours, almost a whole day’s work! So, the shoe- shining duo became unexpected celebrities in history as the subject of the first known photograph of humans in 1838. A Whistle Stop for Women’s Contributions When trains first thundered across the American landscape, some women wouldn’t ride them — a bizarre myth emerged claiming that traveling at speeds of 50 mph would cause their uteruses to fly out of their
Lincoln Cathedral in England claimed the crown. It was the tallest building for 237 years until its spire collapsed in 1548. However, it was still the tallest building ever built until the Ulm Minster in Germany set a new record in 1890 — it’s still the tallest church in the world. Shorts Shook the World In the sizzling summer of 1937, something extraordinary happened on the streets of Toronto that changed fashion forever. Two daring women went out in public wearing shorts. Yes, shorts! The sight was so unusual that it drew overwhelming attention and even caused a car wreck! While this moment caused quite a stir, it wasn’t until after World War II that shorts gained popularity.
bodies! Thankfully, at least two women saw past the strange notion to propose genuine improvements in the iron horses. In 1870, Eliza Murfey held 16 patents for her inventions to improve how bearings
Rules and Laws to Follow Keeping Your Airbnb Legal
Whether it’s only for a weekend when you’re out-of-town, or it serves as a more permanent source of secondary income, many property owners in the Boston area have decided to be hosts on Airbnb. With nearly 20,000 available Airbnbs in the Boston area, the business is relevant and booming. However, while this can be a great way to earn some extra cash, there are factors you need to consider and laws you must follow to ensure you are legally qualified to host an Airbnb on your property. Register With the City In Boston, those hosting short-term rentals (28 days or less) are required to register with the city. Boston’s short-term rental program allows for rentals to take place in owner- occupied condominiums or single-family, two-family, and three-family dwellings. But for two-family buildings and above, the host
must own all of the units. Bed and breakfasts, executive suites, and corporate apartments are not exempt from this rule, and all must be registered as well. If you meet the city’s requirements, you can register on the Boston city website by paying a $200 fee. Get Your License In addition to registering your property with the city, you will also need a short-term rental license, which can also be obtained from the Boston city website. Your license must be renewed yearly, and licenses do not transfer with the sale of your property. No Disorderly Conduct After your paperwork is sorted, you still need to make sure everyone renting from you is behaving themselves. If your unit is subject to three or more of the following violations
within a six-month period, your short-term rental license will be suspended:
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Excessive Noise
Improper Trash Disposal
Disorderly Conduct
If you are currently hosting an Airbnb and do not currently meet the licensure and registration requirements, you will want to remedy that immediately. And for those looking to host an Airbnb in the future, it’s important that you follow these rules so your rental does not fall afoul of city law. Once you meet the requirements and register with the city, you are ready to host!
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