The designs of the PAPER euros, introduced in 2002, proclaim a utopian aspiration. GONE are the COLORFUL bills of particular nations, featuring pictures of national heroes of statecraft, CULTURE and the arts, pictures CELEBRATING unique national narratives. With the euro, 16 nations have said goodbye to all that.
Read MoreIntroduced to this world in Llandyssul, Cardiganshire, Wales, November 14, 1843, I celebrated my first ANNIVERSARY by landing at CASTLE Garden, in New York CITY.
Read MoreWhen the car was introduced in 1908, people could experience a BRAND new way to travel that was more efficient than a horse and buggy. Can you believe that CITIES TRIED to outlaw cars in the United States? Can you imagine driving a car for a year then having to GO BACK to a horse and buggy?
Read MoreFootball helped me with confidence that I NEEDED. It gave me a sense of independence and earning my own money and my own keep. That's what it SERVED. It gave me the STRENGTH to be ABLE to deal with rejection, politics, hard work, and being introduced to pain and embracing what's uncomfortable.
Read MoreWeird Al was something that kids would listen to. It's funny, super funny, SMART. It's just kind of jokey. I remember HEARING 'Smells Like Nirvana' before hearing 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.' That's how it really WORKED. I THINK it's just such a cool thing how he introduced us to so many cool bands. Even Queen - 'Another One RIDES the Bus.'
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