We did run across that in our research, Grayson. Our brief story hardly touched on the other immigrants who came to the country during that time. Quite frankly, anyone who was big and hairy was considered for this line of work. Some hansom cab companies did use Africans instead of Afghans, but the large majority of attendants were Afghans.

Thank you for the research on your comment, Gary. Researching into this phenomena is quite extraordinary when you realize the depth that it reaches. So many variations came about, and we can easily see why this particular one you mention did not last long. In your research, did you come upon any instances where the dogs were not properly housebroken?

And perhaps, Jamie, we'll tell you at a later date about the game rooms on the Flying Fortresses.

Glad you mentioned that, Doug. You're actually not too far off. Pensacola, FL was in the running for BJU as well. They came in late though and tried to copy much of what Greenville did for BJU. Among the things they copied, they too painted some of their sidewalks pink and blue. Just like with BJU, the city's actions established an urban legend with their conservative college.

Tim,

We are aware of the ongoing litigation between the Qwerty and Tyuiop families. The Polk family, whose name is spelled backwards on the top and middle key rows, has recently filed a lawsuit as well. The family claims that their ancestor, Richard Polk, worked with both Qwerty and Tyuiop on the layout but was booted out when the project neared completion. According to their complaints, it was then Qwerty who secured the patent himself and kept all the royalties from both Tyuiop and Polk.

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Thank you, Ron for your comment. The Bible does not mention that before David cut off Goliath's head, the shepherd boy and three other Israelites rolled Goliath over so the cut could be made at the front of Goliath's throat - a religious requirement of the time. What you see in the picture is after Goliath was rolled over and David about to cut off Goliath's head.

It is quite possible, Skeptic. When a story is altered immediately after its occurrence, very few, if any, accounts exist that tell the tale as it truly happened. What you know of Wild Bill Hickok's death is the story that has been passed down through generations - very little of that story is true.

Matt,
The bedtime song is said to have been one of the most annoying. It's amazing though that for so many years, fans of the musical believe the family and their songs to be so adorable.