January 8, 2014 - Alabama Wild Man

Did you know that, contrary to popular belief, iron maidens were not invented in the Middle Ages, and were never used as an agent of torture? At least, there is no evidence of any such practice. In reality, iron maidens, which are an iron cabinet with a spike covered interior, were initially compiled in the 1800s from pieces of old artifacts. The intent was to create unique objects for commercial exhibition.

Many of us don’t understand the interesting history of objects and tools we use everyday. What context are you missing? Here are three objects, as well as their intriguing background.

1. The Lock

The very first locks were designed over 4,000 years ago in ancient Egypt, and they were fairly simple yet ingenious in design. They worked in a similar nature to our indoor locks today, excep

Purchasing a new home is the biggest investment that the average American will make in his or her entire life. Even though the circumstances surrounding the purchase of a first home vary from buyer to buyer, many first-time home buyers do not consider their first home as a place they will reside for the rest of their lives. Thus, as their financial capabilities increase, their families grow, or their needs and desires change, the time will come when they need to sell.

When a homeowner decide that it is time to purchase new homes, selling their current house can be a long and frustrating process. This is because the housing industry tends to be up and down, and there are also a number of other factors that could determine how long a home sits on the market before a interested buyer makes a legitimate offer. Of c

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How the Lock, Grommet and Screw Have Changed Over Time

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