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Historical Marker Ahead@historicalmarker.bsky.social · 3d ago

Today is the anniversary of the infamous 1871 Chicago fire, as many as 300 dead. But it’s also the anniversary of the less famous Peshtigo, Wisc., fire, also in 1871, with as many as 2,500 dead. People jumped into the Peshtigo River to try to survive the 3-day fire that covered 1,875 square miles.

Historical Marker Ahead@historicalmarker.bsky.social · 2y ago

Still the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history: the Oct 8, 1871, Peshtigo, Wisc., fire killed as many as 2,500. Same day as Chicago fire, but with many more deaths and no cow to blame. Slash-and-burn land management resulted in too much burn. A museum and graveyard for the victims stands in town.

Marker for the Peshtigo, Wisc., fire, Oct. 8, 1871. It reads: The city reborn from ashes of America’s most disastrous forest time. This bridge crosses the river that has been the heart of the community since the founding of Peshtigo. This river provides power for our commerce and daily lives. This river also protected some of our citizens who sought refuge in these waters during the great fire of Oct. 8th, 1871. The citizens of Peshtigo dedicate the bridge over the River on honor of those who have served and defended our country and those who protected, defended and rebuilt our community. ”From the embers of ruined hope, may the germs of virtuous industry spring, while nature in tears, weeping over the blackened funeral pile, shall plant, as the seasons come and go, fresh roses of Spring o'er the ashes of the dead.” The Marinette and Peshtigo Eagle Saturday, October 14, 1871 Dedicated October 8, 2012
SpryOldLorax@spryoldlorax.bsky.social · last yr.

Fun facts and definitions: - a BOG is a wetland that is acidic - a FEN is a wetland that is alkaline - a SWAMP is a wetland that can support trees - a MARSH is a wetland that cannot support trees Now you know!

Clare@anywhereclare.bsky.social · last mo.

I go by Ms. I'll answer to Mrs Husbandlastname because I don't expect everyone who knows my husband to know I kept my family name. It bugs me when strangers - usually telemarketers - use Miss or Mrs. Why are you assuming you know my marital status? It's gross.

Mariah Scary 👻 🎃 • #ProtectJho@dopegirlfresh.blacksky.app · last mo.

I remember my grandmother and mother telling me to go by “Ms.” to keep people out my business while respecting my whole humanity.

Micah@rincewind.run · 2mo ago

now that we know how the new season of Reacher is (excellent), a thread about why you should watch What If A Man Was Large, The Show, in the form of a Q&A

Sam J Miller@sentencebender.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Not only is he a smoking hot abolitionist who was assassinated for refusing orders to massacre indigenous folks, he "befriended Walt Whitman" according to his Wikipedia page which ABSOLUTELY means they fucked

Patrick McCray@patrickmccray.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Remembering Silas Soule, born OTD in 1838. American abolitionist, conductor on the Underground Railroad, military officer, and hero for disobeying orders to participate in Sand Creek Massacre and then giving evidence against his commander. Murdered 1865. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silas_S...

Jack Grimes@jackapedia.design · 3mo ago

Furious that Chris Nolan would disregard historical accuracy in adapting The Odyssey by making a "movie" with "cameras" instead of memorizing the entire story and then going on a nationwide tour to sing it to us while tripping on ergotized barley

Ms. Misanthrope 🇺🇸@lilmsmisanthrope.bsky.social · 6mo ago

In 1953 Iran had a functioning democracy. A free press. Seven political parties. Women in universities. Women granted voting rights in municipal councils in 1952. A secular prime minister named Mosaddegh who believed Iran's oil belonged to Iran. The US and Britain decided he had to go.

Jill Hasday@jillhasday.bsky.social · 6mo ago

On this day in 1891, Ellen Martin went to the polls in Lombard, IL & demanded to vote. Martin noted that the town’s charter did not explicitly limit voting in town elections to men. The election judges reluctantly agreed with Martin, who reportedly became the 1st woman to vote in Illinois. #WeTheMen

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Assaad Razzouk@assaadrazzouk.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Data says storage prices drops by 19% every time production doubles. You can’t out-compete math this aggressive. This "learning rate" is a one-way street to total electrification: As battery costs crater, EVs become cheapest, and solar/wind becomes reliable 24/7 This feedback loop can't be stopped

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