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S.S. Catalina’s Long Life and History
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There should be a special word in every language for the “biography” of a ship. Perhaps we could create one. The word – ship – comes from the Old English word ”scip.” In Old High German there was the word “skif.” Perhaps we could call this article a “skifography.”
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They Called Him the DaVinci of Detroit
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Many Americans get up in the morning, grab a cup of coffee, and hurry off without a single thought of the person who designed the car they’re driving to work. But perhaps someday you will be thankful to the man who pioneered dependable transportation. Thank you, Mr. Earl.
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Group Photos
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The purpose of a group photo is often to commemorate an occasion. They are often forgotten within minutes, but there are few things more interesting when they are discovered years later. We look for ourselves and then for our friends. Then we ask, “Who’s that?”
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