Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary The nursery rhyme that starts “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How does your garden grow?” is both […]
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Greg's Business History
Ultimately, a real understanding of history means that we face nothing new under the sun.” – James Mattis...I created this blog to share things from history that I find interesting, amusing, informative, weird and otherwise worth knowing about. It will include nature, history, business, oddities and history that has been swept under the rug. I learn from history by writing about it; if you read it, even better. If you have any questions or comments about the content, please let me know..Araucana Chickens
The Araucana is a breed of chicken originating in the Araucana region of Chile, although the fancy modern varieties are […]
Spanish Asia and the Manila Galleon
The Manila Galleon is the name for a little-known but very important trade route that connected Spanish Mexico with Spanish […]