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!
16 patents for her inventions to improve how bearings 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 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.
When Stillness Created History Imagine a bustling Parisian street filled with life and 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
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.
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 bodies! Thankfully, at least two women saw past the strange notion to propose genuine improvements in the iron horses. In 1870, Eliza Murfey held
KENTUCKY’S INNOVATIVE DOUBLE DOLLARS PROGRAM HEALTHY CHOICES, DOUBLE REWARDS
The Kentucky Double Dollars program (KDD) is a creative and effective social program created to help low-income families and local farmers. It enables low-income families to purchase more fresh produce, introducing nutritious food into their diet. These increased sales support Kentucky farmers, providing them with a more stable income. Both create stronger, closer, and healthier communities. It’s a win-win for everyone. How It Works If someone has SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program), or senior benefits, all they need to do is head to a farmer’s market information booth and swipe their EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card. They’ll spend $12 of their SNAP and receive up to $12 bonus dollars
to use at the market. They can use that bonus to buy Kentucky-grown fruit and vegetables. In addition, KDD participants have $8 to spend on local animal products, including eggs and dairy, at participating markets. Not all farmer's markets participate in KDD, so interested participants should check for a location online. The Impact KDD succeeds in almost every metric. Buyers report cooking more often, feeling healthier, and eating fewer processed foods. They also note that they are more knowledgeable about nutrition and agriculture. Farmers also report success: 80% of vendors surveyed say that their sales increased as a direct result of the program. This program was especially helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic when sales were lower than ever. Buyers and
farmers had positive experiences with each other, with the latter educating the former on how to cook healthy meals with their produce. Who Supports KDD? Both government and private organizations pay for KDD. It’s funded by the USDA, Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, Wellcare, Passport, and the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. The Kentucky Double Dollars program helps everyone in Kentucky by enriching and supporting communities. It brings us together and ensures that nobody is left behind. With creative programs like KDD, Kentucky can have a bright future.
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