Night Nurse & Super Scots
Where's your head at this morning? Get ready to bury it deep in a bowl of the past.
Guess the historical figure
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Who am I?
Known as "The Lady with the Lamp", I made my rounds during the Crimean War and picked up quite a reputation. Soldiers never realized they were being treated by the mother of modern nursing.
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Then & now
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Sean Connery: 1975 to today
How does one even choose a favorite Sean Connery film? Are you more of a 007 fan? Do you prefer his Oscar-winning work in The Untouchables? One thing's for sure, few have had a career like the 89-year-old Scot.
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Things we Slacked
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How well do you know the USA?
Think you know the USA? Take the New York Times’ 50 States, 50 Photos quiz and see for yourself.
Photo source: Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection
Today's historical figure of the day is Florence Nightingale.
Have a good day and see you tomorrow :)