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Boscawen New Hampshire Inventor, Prof. Moses Gerrish Farmer (1820-1893)

Posted on 24 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

When asked who invented the electric light bulb, most people say Benjamin Franklin…

This simply is not true.  … Continue reading →

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Francestown New Hampshire Motorcycle Inventor: Sylvester H. Roper (1823-1896)

Posted on 8 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

The Smithsonian Museum defines a motorcycle as, “a self-propelled, engine-powered, two-wheeled vehicle.” 

That time-honored institution gives Sylvester H. Roper credit for creating the earliest known example … Continue reading →

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Mont Vernon New Hampshire "Father of Baseball": "Doc" Daniel Lucius Adams (1814-1899)

Posted on 30 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

The history of baseball is a lie from beginning to end…

from its creation myth to its rosy models … Continue reading →

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Daniel "Doc" Lucius Adams (1814-1899)

Posted on 30 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

Daniel “Doc” Lucius Adams (1814-1899) born Mont Vernon New Hampshire.  Considered the Father of Baseball.
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